Lalin Fernando

Major General Lalin Fernando (Retired) is a veteran Sri Lankan Army officer known for his distinguished military career and respected leadership. He served with notable credentials and continued to contribute to national discourse after retirement.

April 15, 2026

Columns/Geopolitics

Bound by Rivers, Driven by Strategy

Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a

Diplomacy

China Marks 76th National Day in Maldives as President Muizzu Pledges Stronger Ties

The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives hosted a grand reception on September 30 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The event brought together nearly 250 distinguished guests, including

October 3, 2025

Solidarity in the Storm

Columns/Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka was struck by severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, leading to road blockages, destruction of homes and loss of life.

Clean Water, Shared Destiny: China–Sri Lanka Friendship in Action

Diplomacy

China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended

Who Owns the Dead?

May 28, 2026

Columns/Sri Lanka

Ferocious in battle, magnanimous in victory ~ Col. Tim Collins – British Army Sri Lanka commemorated the 17th anniversary of the end of the 30-year Eelam conflict with a moving War Heroes

The Myth of Neutral Sri Lanka

April 20, 2026

Sri Lanka

In 1971, when Pakistan requested Ceylon to use Katunayake Airport for PIA planes flying from West Pakistan to East Pakistan to refuel, as India had refused overflights while an insurgency was going

A Soldier Who Would Not Bend

December 22, 2025

Defence/Sri Lanka

Late Brigadier Vipul Botejue’s death on 25 Nov 25 after a debilitating illness brought sorrow and grief that will take a very long time to heal, not only for his family and