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
Editorial Note: As Sri Lanka approaches its pivotal presidential election, the landscape is abuzz with a flurry of statements, promises, and controversies. This dispatch provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments
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Introduction Universal suffrage is crucial in shaping a nation’s political landscape. Decisions made at the ballot box lie at the core of democratic societies, guiding the policies that shape our lives and
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Spanish officials reassuringly heralded a “new era” for the country after May 2024 elections. Catalonian pro-independence parties had lost the parliamentary majority that had enabled them to govern their region since 2015, and for
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Colombo, Sri Lanka — MP Namal Rajapaksa, the presidential candidate from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (Pohottuwa Party), met with His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith is the Archbishop of Colombo and the
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Editorial At a recent political rally in Colombo, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa delivered a trenchant critique of Sri Lanka’s current political landscape, branding it a kakistocracy—a term that denotes a government run
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On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its latest border apprehension data, highlighting what it describes as the lowest number of encounters along the southwest border in nearly four years.
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The infamous question of Sajith Premadasa that he asked of a small group of Tamil people on a recent visit to the North can now be considered archaic, hackneyed and irrelevant news.
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Cynics may well view President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s choice of a gas cylinder as his election symbol as the most titillating bit of news to emerge on Nomination Day last Thursday. With no
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“…who’s the fairest of them all?” ~ Grimm Brothers (Snow White) The most iconic moment at Nelson Mandela’s star-studded memorial service was a handshake. As US President Barack Obama ran up to
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India’s Prime Minister Modi delivered an inspiring 98-minute speech, showcasing his characteristic eloquence, to the nation on its 78th Independence Day. Among the various pertinent observations made by Mr. Modi, his determination
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Editorial As Sri Lanka stands at the threshold of yet another crucial election, the symbols and slogans of the candidates bombard our senses, each promising salvation in one form or another. Ranil
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INTRODUCTIONBuilding alliances in Europe and the Indo-Pacific to counter China and its closer engagement with Russia, Washington has much more work to do. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell told the Senate
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Editorial The recent Australian court ruling against Himalee Subhashini de Silya Arunatilaka, a distinguished Sri Lankan diplomat previously stationed in Canberra, has ignited a heated debate over the treatment of domestic workers.
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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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Editorial As Sri Lanka braces for its presidential elections on September 21, the stage is set for a troubling display of ambition marred by glaring exclusion. Out of the 40 initial candidates,
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