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
“China’s increasing military presence and expanding influence in the Indian Ocean have understandably caused concern in countries like India, Australia, and the United States. The establishment of China’s military base in East
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In Sri Lanka, we are an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, which is vital for fishing (food), trade (shipping), tourism (recreation and pleasure), and our overall well-being (health). Clean water is
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Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey of the Opposition Labour Party has today pointed out: “Since the last election we’ve had five Chancellors, four Foreign Secretaries, three Prime Ministers, two Defence Secretaries, but
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Education in Sri Lanka is often seen as ‘one size fits all’. However, the education system for children with special needs in both primary and secondary schools appears to be lacking. To
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Britain 58 years ago when I came here and today are worlds apart. You would excuse me for saying that, because I have had a good life in Britain, remaining a Sri
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No one talks about the shortage of quality or qualified labor in the rich Western economies to source cheap farm labor, reasonably priced NHS medical doctors, nurses, care workers, or even software
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The House of Commons, was in an unusual shambles last afternoon (21 February 2022) after the Scottish National Party (SNP) brought in an Early Day Motion demanding discussion and vote on “a
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Researchers state that we need to be equipped both financially and mentally to navigate a much longer life than expected by previous generations. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) UK,
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Small island nation States around the world are very vulnerable to among other things small population size, remoteness from international markets, high transport costs, fragile land and maritime ecosystems. They seem particularly
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Israel’s assault on Gaza has been one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history, according to most military observers. Around 25,000 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning
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