India has legitimate security concerns arising from cross-border militancy. Its history of terrorist attacks and regional confrontation gives New Delhi ample reason to investigate suspected cross-border militant networks. But legitimate security concerns
by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, stood apart as a leader driven by ideals, unyielding in his commitment to moral principles. His presidency, from 1977 to 1981, is often remembered for its
Pain shudders through the arteries of global society. Day after day passes by as the genocide against the Palestinian people continues and the conflicts
What is clearly a joint US-Israeli plan to remake the Mideast map is now well underway. Changes will be seismic. The Biden administration, by now almost totally
India has legitimate security concerns arising from cross-border militancy. Its history of terrorist attacks and regional confrontation gives New Delhi ample reason to investigate suspected cross-border militant networks. But legitimate security concerns
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, stood apart as a leader driven by ideals, unyielding in his commitment to moral principles. His presidency, from
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Pain shudders through the arteries of global society. Day after day passes by as the genocide against the Palestinian people continues and the conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa and
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What is clearly a joint US-Israeli plan to remake the Mideast map is now well underway. Changes will be seismic. The Biden administration, by now almost totally controlled by pro-Israel neocons, is making its final
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Nineteen U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers took their oaths today in Colombo, marking the second group of Volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch last year. The ceremony highlighted the
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Russian officials have confirmed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country, following what is described as a series of high-stakes negotiations with various factions involved in the ongoing Syrian conflict.
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Editorial The Syrian conflict has never been merely about territory—it is a profound struggle for the very identity of a nation, and a theatre for the ambitions of global powers. Assad’s survival
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In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back. Coup leaders have suppressed protest, gagged the
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When Hamas launched an attack against Israel on 7th October 2024, Israel was caught unaware and unprepared. In this attack, around 1,200 people in Israel lost their lives, and around 100 people
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In an exclusive interview, geopolitical strategist George Friedman shared his insights on Sri Lanka’s current challenges and missed opportunities. Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and author of notable works such as The
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In this week’s news dispatches, recent global events highlight the rising tide of political activism and resistance. Venezuela uncovers an alleged foreign-backed coup plot, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions. In Europe, massive gatherings
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By Our Political Affairs Editor As Sri Lanka prepares for its ninth presidential election on September 21, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture that could reshape its political and economic future.
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One summer evening, the unrelenting sun over Niger refused to dip below the horizon. I sought out some shade with three anxious men in Touba au paradis, a small quiet restaurant in
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NEGOTIATIONS WERE UNDERWAY TO END THE WAR IN UKRAINE THROUGH A SUMMIT BETWEEN THE RUSSIAN PRESIDENT AND UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT The German daily Die Welt has just revealed the existence of a 17-page
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This year, dubbed the “super election year” by international observers, has seen a significant rise in right-wing and far-right parties across the globe, while traditional ruling parties have suffered notable setbacks. Over
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