Argument Politics of Addiction Editor_1 May 25, 2023 The ending of the long Eelam War brought neither peace nor prosperity even for the triumphant Sinhalese. The much…
Analysis Biden abruptly cuts short an Asia-Pacific visit, to China’s benefit Editor_1 May 17, 2023 It was meant to be a moment for the history books — the first time a US president visited a Pacific Island country.…
Opinion Sri Lanka’s new anti-terrorism law is old wine in new bottle Editor_1 May 11, 2023 In a bid to subdue recalcitrant citizens while also appeasing the international community, Sri Lanka published the …
Argument A year after uprising, Rajapaksas are in rebuild mode, but is Sri Lanka the same? Editor_1 May 8, 2023 As the anniversary of the May 9 incidents approaches, the SLPP is slowly starting to rebuild. It remains the…
Argument The rise of the South: Can BRICS weaken the dominance of the IMF and World Bank? Editor_1 Apr 18, 2023 Who would have expected that the BRICS nations could rise as the potential rival of the G7 countries, the World…
Analysis Unpacking two core shortcomings of the ATA Editor_1 Apr 17, 2023 Money, not human rights, prompted the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and a close read reveals it for what it is.…
Commentary IMF deal may have saved Sri Lanka but the cost could prove too much Editor_1 Apr 10, 2023 Whilst the IMF deal delivers much needed foreign exchange, even the stray dogs on the streets of Colombo know…
Analysis The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act: Why? How? Editor_1 Apr 9, 2023 The ATA comes at a time when a new label – fascist – has been popularized, especially by the president; a label…
Commentary After doling out huge loans, China is now bailing out countries Editor_1 Mar 28, 2023 Since the end of World War II, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States (US) have been the…
Analysis Sri Lanka’s IMF agreement will not alter the trajectory of a collapsing economy Editor_1 Mar 26, 2023 Sri Lanka may find itself drowning in the dead weight of external debt if the process of achieving debt…