Month: March 2026
Broken lines: Disaster miscommunication in Sri Lanka’s up country
By Lughadarini Yogaraja On 15 January 2026, as Sri Lanka marked Thai Pongal, members of the Malayah (Hill Country Tamil) community gathered at...
An Iranian regime change is a bridge too far
By Dinouk Colambage As the war between the U.S. – Israel – Iran enters its third day, the objectives of this conflict are...
Building disaster resilience: Need for more practical implementation and community coordination
Going beyond facing emergency situations to build strong mechanisms with State and community participation By Kaushi Jayawardena The trembling shock from a disaster...
South Asian uprisings and electoral regime change
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham In South Asia, where popular uprisings have toppled governments in recent years, new governments were elected in late 2024 in...
Rebuilding or repeating old sins?
In moments of national tragedy, language matters. Words like ‘rebuilding,’ ‘solidarity,’ and ‘national effort’ carry emotional weight. They appeal to collective memory, shared...
