Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the National People's Power (NPP) alliance, became President of Sri Lanka in September 2024. Known for his Marxist-leaning views and advocacy for anti-corruption and economic reform, his presidency marks a shift away from traditional political elites following the country's 2022 economic collapse

November 9, 2026

Diplomacy/Editorials

Maldives Abuse Scandal and a Former UN President

Editorial The arrest of Abdulla Shahid, former Foreign Minister of the Maldives and President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, over allegations of sexually abusing a minor is

Columns/Geopolitics

The Midterms Just Made the World More Dangerous

After being massively repudiated in Tuesday’s midterm election, Donald Trump has become a lame-duck president with significantly curtailed authority. What is likely to happen in the remaining two years until a new chief executive is sworn in on January 20,

November 9, 2026

Sri Lanka Navy Secures Top Ranking at National Productivity Awards

News/Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Navy has secured first place in the Public Sector Inter-Departmental Category at the National Productivity Awards 2025/26, emerging as one of

Blue Moon Over Trump’s La La Land

Columns/Geopolitics

That was exquisite, but not surprising. The result was a manifestation of frustration and anger towards Trump, and it cannot be mistaken for a

My Policies for a New Sri Lanka

November 21, 2024

Politics/Speeches/Sri Lanka

The following article is based on the speech delivered by the author in his capacity as President of Sri Lanka at the inauguration of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. Today

Unite for a New Dawn: A Call to Build a Thriving and Diverse Nation

September 25, 2024

Columns

Editor’s Note: The following article is based on the inaugural address delivered by Anura Kumara Dissanayake after being elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. We believe that the victory