Month: March 2026
Partner to all is partner to none
By Rear Admiral YN Jayarathna (Retd) This is an After-Action Analysis1 of the sinking of IRIS (Islamic Republic of Iran Ship) Dena F75, a...
Iran’s new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil shipping channel, according to a statement attributed to Iran’s new Supreme...
US temporarily allows sale of Russian oil stranded at sea
The US Treasury Department license allows the sale of Russian oil already loaded onto vessels for the next 30 days In a temporary...
What will be the impact of the US/Israel v. Iran war on Sri Lanka?
By Rehana Thowfeek The depth and persistence of any impact will depend on how long the war will go on for and how...
New challenges for the media in the face of disasters
The decisive role of the media in providing accurate information to the public during disaster situations By Kaushi Jayawardena “News media do not...
Trump signals US will tap oil reserve to ease price shock
President Donald Trump indicated he would tap the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help ease oil prices that have soared amid the war with Iran...
Iran warns of global oil prices surging to $ 200 per barrel
Iran has warned that no oil may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against the country continue, cautioning that global oil...
Middle East conflict hits Sri Lanka’s energy sector with price hikes
CPC Chairman urges public to reduce non-essential travel and use fuel sparingly The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Sri Lanka’s...
Humanity before geopolitics: Sri Lanka’s rescue decision and spirit of non-alignment
By P.M. Amza Sri Lanka’s decision to provide humanitarian assistance to Iranian naval personnel following the recent maritime incident in the Indian Ocean...
Realism in the Indian Ocean
By Milinda Moragoda The reported sinking of an Iranian frigate by a United States submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka — and...
