Last weekend, Sri Lanka sworn in newly elected President Anura Kumura Dissnayake, who emerged victorious after a second count of votes.
In recent years, the island nation has been dealing with a severe economic crisis as well as being under the tight grip of powerful political families.
So what will this new leadership bring to Sri Lanka?
Produced By: Toni Pankaluic
Featured In Story: Dr Sean Perera – Sub Dean at the Australian National University & Expert in Cross Cultural Studies
First aired on The Wire, Friday 27 September 2024