There are moments in the long march of international affairs when a summit, otherwise destined for the archives of routine diplomacy, acquires the resonance of a turning point. The BRICS Summit convened
This series is based on the Sri Lankan civil war, exploring the experiences of a naval officer who played a crucial role in operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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September 15 marked the third anniversary of the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, the UK, the U.S.) agreement. The purpose of this agreement is for Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines from the
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Almost everyone in Sri Lanka knows that economic stability must be established if we are to be considered a stable and reliable government. Years, if not decades, of mismanagement, or “vedamathaya” and/or
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The media, both in Sri Lanka and abroad, have described the new President of Sri Lanka, Kumara Dissanayake, as a leftist, communist, or Marxist, whatever the term may mean. Regardless of the
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Few people know that Lebanon was once part of Syria. It was separated from Syria by Imperial France and transformed into a nominally Maronite Christian nation. Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims, and Druze
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by Jude Amory The 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election marked a significant turning point in the island nation’s political landscape, with Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), emerging
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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
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On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has
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Strana, one of the top online newspapers in Ukraine, which is banned in Russia since 2022, reported on Friday that Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is planning to dismiss Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the
More As I conclude my public duties, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported, guided, and constructively critiqued my efforts. Your trust and encouragement were
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There appears to be an undercurrent of thought in the USA, and even in other parts of the world, that there could be better presidential candidates in the ongoing U.S. election. Trump
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“ I meant what I said and said what I meant. An elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” ~ From Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss The Story of Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has a rich diplomatic, economic and defence relations with Japan. This relationship has only grown over the years, with both nations working in harmony on several fronts — trade, infrastructure,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term in office is a legacy term marked by his ‘coming of age’ — taking bold decisions in foreign policies. Hardly has the dust settled down on
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There is a change taking place in many countries around the world, all presumably moving towards a new vision, perhaps with a better understanding and resolution of today’s problems. Women are playing
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