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What chance for peace in Sri Lanka?

Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/audio/?podcastItem=srilanka.mp3

The recent resumption of violence in Sri Lanka between the Tamil Tigers and Government forces has set back hopes that a peaceful settlement could be established in this long running conflict.

Miranda Alison of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies provides an insight into the history of the conflict and examines whether a resolution is likely in the near future.

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History of the conflict
Involvement of youth and women
Support amongst population
Role of India
Impact of the 2004 tsunami
International Interest
Can there be a peaceful resolution?

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