Sri Lanka’s September 22, 2026 Easter Sunday judgment marks a decisive legal reckoning with one of the country’s deadliest terrorist attacks, convicting 15 of 24 defendants after an extensive examination of thousands
Sri Lanka’s position in the Indian Ocean has long been described as strategic. Yet, the true test of a nation is not in possessing geographic advantage, but in how effectively it translates
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The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka described Sri Lanka as a “close friend” and assured that Iran would provide fuel “at any time that Sri Lanka needs.” At one level, this is
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The Indian Ocean, once envisioned as an “Ocean of Peace,” is entering a phase of strategic uncertainty that Sri Lanka cannot afford to ignore. Developments unfolding far beyond its shores, particularly in
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Recent observations by Michel Yakovleff have drawn attention not merely for their tone, but for what they expose about a profound tension within the international security community: the hazards of engaging in
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Joe Kent’s resignation as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, during the war with Iran, can be viewed as more than just a procedural step, but a potential inflection point in
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Two violent incidents in the United States, occurring within hours of each other, have drawn intense attention from security agencies and policy analysts. In Michigan, a pickup truck rammed into Temple Israel
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“Modern conflicts are increasingly shaped not by firepower alone but by intelligence superiority, where information, timing, and surprise determine strategic outcomes.” Modern wars rarely begin with the sound of gunfire. They start
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The first address delivered by Iran’s newly appointed leader following his assumption of office was notable for its clarity, tone, and strategic intent. It was not a speech designed to soften geopolitical
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Public institutions in Sri Lanka operate within clearly defined legal frameworks. When matters concerning such institutions enter the public domain, it is essential that discussion is informed, accurate, and grounded in law.
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Whatever may be said or debated, one fundamental reality must be acknowledged: in the contemporary threat environment, no responsible state can function without a comprehensive legal framework to protect itself and its
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The unfolding political violence in Bangladesh is no longer a purely domestic matter. It is increasingly a regional security concern with direct implications for Sri Lanka, particularly in relation to maritime security,
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A comprehensive 35-page research publication by the U.S. Department of Justice and its research arm, the National Institute of Justice, offers timely lessons on how the internet and social media influence domestic
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The contrast between Sri Lanka after the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 and Australia after the Bondi Beach incident in 2025 offers a rare and instructive case study in how states, intelligence
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The mass casualty attack that occurred yesterday in Australia represents more than an isolated act of violence; it reflects a dangerous convergence of antisemitism, geopolitical polarisation, and evolving patterns of radicalisation. With
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“Inclusion strengthens nations; exclusion strengthens problems.” Sri Lanka’s long-term stability and democratic resilience depend not only on the strength of its security institutions but also on the quality of its inclusiveness. Experience
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