In a wide-ranging conversation, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani reflects on the unsettled nature of identity, the limits of historical truth and the moral responsibility of writing about people who can no longer speak for
The sudden and sweeping popularity of the Compass, the symbol of the NPP/JVP-led government in Sri Lanka, is not merely a political phenomenon but a striking reflection of the collective psyche of
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent Sri Lanka’s political history since 1948 is built on a foundation of lies, betrayals, and carefully crafted illusions that have defined the country’s course. This pattern has
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In an interview with the Financial Times, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sought to reassure the global community about the future of international trade under the incoming Trump administration. While acknowledging the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump painted a bold vision of a “golden age of America,” positioning his return to the White House as both
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Donald Trump and his team are preparing a sweeping agenda of executive actions to be implemented in the early days of his second term, beginning Monday, according to a report by the
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The following article was originally published in Sunday Morning Colombo. – Editors What does it mean to be a ‘Clean Sri Lankan’? This question, deceptively simple, pierces to the very core of
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I have done my best to alert MAGA Americans to the difficulty of regaining control of the US government. For decades the US government and its policies have been controlled by the
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Ranil Wickremesinghe, a rigorous critic of the Hambantota Port, became Prime Minister in 2015 and, to the surprise of countries such as the USA and other Western states, decided to lease the
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Leading architects of generative AI models are buzzing with anticipation over what could be a monumental breakthrough in the field. Axios reports that within the next few weeks, one of the top
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As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office once again, an influential group of billionaires, CEOs, and corporate elites are lining up to celebrate the swearing-in ceremony. According to The
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey, now entering his third decade in power, continues to demonstrate a remarkable appetite for influence. With his 71st birthday approaching, Erdoğan declared 2025 as “the year
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by Luxman Aravind Political history reeks of betrayal, greed, and a lust for power that knows no shame. Leaders who rise as voices of justice often crumble into puppets of the very
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My last piece for Persuasion argued that large numbers of small, autonomous platforms—airborne and naval drones—would become an increasingly large part of 21st century warfare, and that their spread would be blocked by our current addiction to
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Societies survive and grow when they successfully navigate their contradictions. Eventually, however, accumulating contradictions overwhelm existing means of navigating them. Then social problems arise that persist or worsen inside such societies because
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Like most Americans, I applaud the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that was approved today by the Israeli security cabinet, and I was glad to learn that the incoming Trump
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