Opinion Sri Lanka’s meltdown puts China’s strategic influence in jeopardy Editor_1 May 18, 2022 0 The ongoing meltdown in Colombo has brought about a spectacular change in fortunes for Chinese foreign policy, and…
Reality Check Economic headwinds mount as leaders weigh costs of confronting Russia Editor_1 May 18, 2022 0 The world economy is heading into a potentially grim period as rising costs, shortages of food and other…
Opinion The president should resign to save Sri Lanka from collapse Editor_1 May 17, 2022 0 To calm the mobs and pave the way for a government of national unity, Gota must go. But the opposition should put…
Opinion Sri Lanka’s new prime minister has his job cut out, has to prove his ‘legitimacy’ Editor_1 May 16, 2022 0 The unending political drama and unprecedented street violence culminating in unexplained nationwide arson, all of…
Analysis In rebirth for NATO, Europe unites in face of Putin’s ambition Editor_1 May 16, 2022 0 The decisions by Finland and Sweden to abandon the neutrality they adhered to for decades and apply to join NATO is…
Opinion Sri Lanka’s unseen future Editor_1 May 15, 2022 0 With the economic crisis still unresolved, the exit of Mahinda Rajapaksa and the appointment of Wickremesinghe is…
Argument The ‘new’ PM will not be a panacea to Sri Lanka’s problems Editor_1 May 15, 2022 0 The appointment of Wickremesinghe as Prime minister is widely seen as a move to allow President Gotabaya to…
Opinion A defining moment for Sri Lankan democracy Editor_1 May 11, 2022 0 The corruption, nationalism and authoritarianism of the Rajapaksa administration is well documented. Investigations…
Argument What awaits Rajapaksas after Monday’s mayhem? Editor_1 May 10, 2022 0 In the immediate context, as president, Gotabaya has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as…
Opinion Sri Lanka under the jackboot Editor_1 May 8, 2022 0 The Rajapaksa regime declared a state of emergency amid ongoing protests including a general strike on May 6. This…