What Did Tilvin Learn from India?

/

At the heart of Sri Lanka’s evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr.Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first official visit

More

Shadows Over ’71

/

Bangladesh, a nation forged in the crucible of 1971, rests on the unshakable pillars of freedom, justice, and national self-determination. Its history, institutions, and the principles of the Liberation War are sacred,

More

Ballots in a Vacuum

/

On 12 February 2026, Bangladesh was summoned to the polls. Yet what unfolded that day, many citizens contend, was not an authentic exercise of popular sovereignty but a parody of democracy—an election

More

If the Aragalaya Never Happened

/

“What would Sri Lanka look like today if the Aragalaya had never happened?” This is a question a foreign embassy official asked a journalist. “Then the Rajapaksas would be preparing Namal for

More

The Case for the Whigs

/

Summary: In this satirical and philosophical essay, Martina Moneke imagines “resurrecting” the 19th-century Whig Party as a model for today’s fractured American politics. She opens with a critique of the nation’s obsession with

More

Can Europe Reassert Itself After Ukraine?

Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country’s international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine’s independence, once a defining rallying

More
1 … 34 35 36 37 38 … 43