Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The pace of political activity quickened noticeably last week in the wake of several issues relating to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family coming to the fore. This has led to discussion and debate about a major aspect that the government had a mandate for, that of restoring law and order.

Prior to this, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in an attempt to resume his public dialogue. This he did by appearing in a talk show at a private television station, being grilled by a panel of media personalities. Many have noted that this an unprecedented strategy for a Head of State.

In the interview which ran for well over three hours, President Dissanayake was to outline his policies and plans on a va...