Opinion

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Opinion

Islamic extremism in Sri Lanka: A rising threat to South Asian security – Analysis

By A. Jathindra Since the onset of Israel’s war on Hamas, the first incident of Israeli tourists facing terrorist threats abroad occurred in...

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Trump’s dream of peace in Ukraine now must meet Russian reality

By Nick Paton Walsh The arguments are well rehearsed, and now must meet reality. A 30-day ceasefire is, unhesitatingly, good news, at first....

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Sri Lanka: IMF demands sacrifice, warns of “potential labour unrest”

By Wasantha Rupasinghe Addressing a March 4 press conference, International Monetary Fund (IMF) senior mission chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer raised concerns...

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The Challenges of Sri Lanka’s Ageing Population: Economic, Health, and Social Struggles

By Sasanka De Silva Sri Lanka is facing a significant demographic shift as its population ages rapidly. Currently, about 12.3% to 12.4% of...

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Trump did on live TV what other US presidents would just do in private

By Andrew Mitrovica Psst. Over here. Over here. You want to hear a trade secret? The bulk of journalists who cover the so-called...

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“Independent” Prosecutor’s Office: Myth and Reality

By Professor G. L. Peiris I. A Cornerstone of the Legal System The institution of criminal proceedings is of vital concern to the...

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Why South-South collaboration is the key to unlocking clean energy in the Global South

By Ayla Majid Self-sufficiency, indigenization and affordability are vital drivers when it comes to meeting the Global South’s energy needs. With technology prices...

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India-Sri Lanka ties: Fishermen, maritime security, and bilateral talks

By N Sathiya Moorthy The escalating fishermen’s dispute between India and Sri Lanka continues to weigh heavily on broader bilateral relations, adding a...