Lionsong is a vast sweeping analysis of Sri Lanka 's ethnic conflict. Ittraces the country's post Independence history in a frank narrativethat hides nothing. The principal issues affecting the conflict, from thetheory of traditional Tamil homelands to military corruption, arediscussed in detail. This book destroys many myths built up around the conflict, and isolates true issues of contention that still exist. Lionsong is also a serious discourse on the threat of terrorism, and the dangers of ignoring it for political expediency. It makes recommendations for far reaching policy reform that would address social, economic and political root causes of insurgency. It examines the true prospects of a lasting peace, and what the Government of Sri Lanka must do to achieve it. Printed during the latest round of negotiations with Tamil terrorists, Lionsong provides the realism that policy makers appear to be lacking. The hard headed vision of this book will not only assist negotiators in achieving peace with justice, but may also help the Government survive when the terrorists inevitably scuttle peace talks. This book displays rare insight and objectivity, that places justice above all else.

If you can read only one book about Sri Lanka 's ethnic conflict, this is the book you should choose.