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New Book: The Complicated Life & Times of ‘Simple Simon’

May 29, 2023
Book Reviews

Since Simple Simon is a semi-autobiography, the reader needs to ask this question at the end. We know what his passions are.

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Noise Cameras

May 29, 2023
Defence/Diplomacy/Geopolitics/United States

Speed Cameras have been in use, spotting former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and most recently have been in the news with the revelations on Home Secretary, Suella Braverman” creating” a rumpus and

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Societal Immaturity: Arrest of a Comedian and Buddhism’s State

May 28, 2023
Editorials

Editorial The arrest of a lady comedian, accused of defaming Buddhism, has ignited a fervent and contentious debate within our society. This incident exposes the immaturity within our community and emphasizes the

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Democracy under Scrutiny: Unveiling the Dynamics of Contemporary India under Modi

May 28, 2023
India

The invitation extended to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose country is threatened with a nuclear conflict, by Japan to attend the G-7 Summit that was held in Hiroshima was perhaps with the objective

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Henry Kissinger Turns 100 – And Talks of How to Avoid World War III

May 28, 2023
Columns/Diplomacy

On 27 May this year, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Diplomat Extraordinaire and former Secretary of State, known to be the most knowledgeable living expert on foreign relations, turns 100.  He is known for

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Henry Kissinger: Killer Case Officer

May 28, 2023
Defence/Diplomacy

Many years ago I made a trip to New York to pitch publishers on a book about a murder case in South Vietnam involving the Green Berets and the CIA in Cambodia.  

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Farewell to a Stalwart of Diplomacy: Jayantha Dhanapala’s Enduring Impact

May 27, 2023
Diplomacy/Editorials

Editorial Today, we bid farewell to a remarkable individual whose contributions to the global community have left an indelible mark. Jayantha Dhanapala, a distinguished diplomat, scholar, and advocate for peace, passed away,

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Taiwan’s Quest to Upgrade Its Battle Readiness Continues to Evolve

May 27, 2023
Columns

In early May 2023, a U.S. delegation consisting of 25 defense contractors arrived in Taiwan for a security summit, aimed to increase interoperability between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries. It marks the latest

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Unhinged Escapades: Jerome Fernando’s Boundary-Pushing Feats

May 26, 2023
Columns

The Jerome Fernando escapade, if rightly handled, will provide a golden opportunity to neutralise external threats to the prevailing peaceful religious coexistence in the Sinhalese Buddhist majority Sri Lanka. I hope that

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Colonial Legacies and Post-Colonial Realities: Vijay Prashad in Conversation

May 26, 2023
Interviews

In this insightful discussion, Vijay Prashad, a prominent Indian historian and commentator, shared his valuable insights on various subjects, including the role of the Indian diaspora in shaping global perspectives on Indian

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The Group of Seven Should Finally Be Shut Down

May 25, 2023
Diplomacy

During the May 2023 Group of Seven (G7) summit, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, near where

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Sri Lanka: President Calls for Inclusive Talks on Debt Reduction, Urges China’s Participation

May 25, 2023
Diplomacy

by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In a statement on Thursday, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that there can be “no exceptions” to the ongoing discussions regarding the reduction of the country’s debt burden.

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Balancing Upsides and Risks of Superintelligence

May 25, 2023
Artificial Intelligence

by Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Ilya Sutskever In the foreseeable future, artificial intelligence (AI) systems have the potential to surpass the expertise of human professionals in various fields and rival the

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How The U.S. War on Taiwanese Semiconductors Might Benefit Japan

May 25, 2023
Taiwan/United States

On May 15, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway reported in a Form 13F filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had completed the sale of its $4 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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The Deplorable Work Conditions Behind Harrods’ $7,000 ‘Ambootia Snow Mist’ Darjeeling Tea

May 25, 2023
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

by Saurav Sarkar and Rupam Deb In 2015, after you were done gawking at the statue of Princess Di in the world’s largest department store, Harrods in London, you could head on over to the world-famous

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