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Laksiri Fernando

Laksiri Fernando, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, is a specialist on human rights having completed his PhD on the subject at the University of Sydney. His major books include, Human Rights, Politics and States in Burma, Cambodia and Sri Lanka; A Political Science Approach to Human Rights; Academic Freedom 1990; Police Civil Relations for Good Governance; Sri Lanka’s Ethnic Conflict in the Global Context among others. Having served as Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS Colombo), he is a promoter of post graduate studies.

    October 20, 2026
    Defence/Geopolitics

    China’s Suspected Underwater Drone Motherships Signal Expanding Naval Ambitions

    China appears to be developing a second unusually configured vessel that could serve as a mothership for large underwater drones, adding to evidence of a potential effort to extend the country’s uncrewed

    Culture/Human Rights

    Falling Crucifix Kills Ecuadorian Priest During Livestreamed Mass

    Ecuadorian Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a heavy crucifix and a statue of Jesus Christ fell from the wall behind the altar during a livestreamed Mass at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil. The incident

    October 19, 2026

    ‘I Apologise to the Maha Sangha’: Sirisena Admits Error in Gnanasara Pardon

    Judiciary/Sri Lanka

    Former Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena has acknowledged a procedural error in the granting of a presidential pardon to Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, saying

    Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Legacy Is Bigger Than Its Borders

    Culture/Editor's Choice

    Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger cooperation among Theravada Buddhist nations, declaring Anuradhapura a sacred centre for Buddhists across Asia. Highlighting centuries

    What is Wrong with the President’s Vision and Mission?

    September 13, 2023
    Columns/Politics

    The present President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, is undoubtedly a capable person compared to many other former Presidents in the country. Chandrika Kumaratunga could have been better, but the circumstances of

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    Mother’s Day and Rights of Women    

    May 22, 2023
    Human Rights

    I am late in responding to Mother’s Day (14 May) which could have been a landmark in changing antagonistic social culture in Sri Lanka like in many other countries. But better late

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    Sri Lanka: Conflict Resolution might be the Way Out?

    March 22, 2023
    Business/Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    Sri Lankan crisis cannot be separated from the international crisis both in economic and political terms. This is a warning for the political leaders to resolve their differences and conflictsin an amicable

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    Sri Lanka: President should be Responsible!

    March 2, 2023
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    Reading news from Sri Lanka is depressing. Suffering of the people due to cost of living, loss of employment or small businesses, breakdown of welfare assistance from the government are some of

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    ChatGPT and Promotion of Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka?

    February 5, 2023
    Artificial Intelligence/Human Rights

    There cannot be any doubt that if Sri Lanka needs to get out of the present mess of economic fallout and political authoritarianism, solutions need to be worked out scientifically and objectively.

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    Sri Lanka: If no elections, there can be a democratic uprising!

    January 24, 2023
    Columns/Politics

    In a month’s time, the future of Sri Lanka will be decided not only in democratic terms but also in economic terms. There will be a strong democratic uprising if the government

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    Where are we heading in 2023?

    December 27, 2022
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    One mistake we normally make in analysing the situation or crisis in Sri Lanka is to do it in isolation. Sri Lanka is unfortunately only a part of a world system. Although

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    A Tribute to Winifred

    September 12, 2022
    Defence/Diplomacy/Geopolitics/United States

    by It is not so conventional for a husband to write an eulogy or memorial for his wife. However, we have not been very conventional in life on many matters and occasions.

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