Domestic Solutions For Domestic Problems: Lessons From John Kerry’s Visit

By Lionel Guruge

The arrival of United States Secretary of State John Kerry ignited mixed reactions from the Sri Lankan public. President Maithripala Sirisena echoed his supporters’ sentiments when he considered this visit as one that will revive Sri Lanka’s development by re-establishing ties between the United States and Sri Lanka. However, those on the opposite spectrum of politics were wary of his visit, perceiving it as a western or foreign threat aimed at destroying the national sovereignty of the nation.

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