Sibylline Podcast - South Asia - Ethno-Religious Tension as a Political Tool

Sri Lanka’s ongoing political deadlock and recent anti-blasphemy protests in Pakistan underscore the willingness of powerful groups and individuals to exploit religious fault lines in order to further a political agenda. In this podcast we examine the recent evolution of this trend in South Asia and explore the affiliated security risks. Key points include: The presence of more hard-line religious sentiment in Pakistan The resurgence of ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka The likelihood of Hindu Nationalism increasing ahead of India’s 2019 elections   We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]