There is no doubt Sri Lanka is now in the throes of a full-blown crisis of governance. The economy is teetering on the edge of collapse and the political leadership has become dysfunctional and ineffective. Despite having secured the most powerful executive through the 20th amendment to the constitution, the administration of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has become dysfunctional and impotent in the wake of countrywide protests against his presidency. Despite this chaotic situation, there are many democratic options available to ensure a non-violent transition out of the current impasse. The pr…