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Journalism

Marlon was the Senior Assistant Editor at Himal Southasian, a regional magazine of politics and culture. He has reported extensively on Sri Lankan and South Asian politics. His rapportage has been featured in Reuters, DW, BBC World, WION, The Washington Post, NPR, and other outlets worldwide.

Latest Works

Despite Wickremesinghe’s arrest, Sri Lanka’s politics is stuck in its old loop

Himal Southasian 26 Aug 2025

Marlon Ariyasinghe on Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest: State of Southasia #31 - 31 Aug 2025

Appearances (selected)

Witnessing Sri Lanka's protests first hand

NPR 12 July 2022

Sapan Country Focus - Rebuilding Sri Lanka Reforms or Revolution?

Southasia Peace Network 6 Oct 2022

How Sri Lanka plans to overcome its economic crisis

Deutsche Welle News 6 Jul 2022

S Jaishankar in Sri Lanka: Colombo thanks Delhi for 'enormous support'
Wion News - 19 Jan 2023 - From 5:43

Articles

The Man Who Would Oust a Dynasty

Journal of Democracy Sept 2024

Sri Lanka enters a presidential election like no other before it

Himal Southasian 17 Sept 2024

Notes on the Sri Lankan struggle

Himal Southasian 09 Aug 2022