Chapter 8: The United States and Sri Lanka: Winning Back Colombo

“How do you fix a broken country?” was the CNN headline in July 2022 reporting the Sri Lankan crisis. With the political economy in crisis, the island nation needs immediate stability. Among the possible saviours, the United States (US) will be a pivotal partner in Sri Lanka’s efforts to achieve stability. In this regard, the foreign policy focus of American President Joe Biden’s administration will be critical for the present-day unstable environment in Sri Lanka…