Opinion

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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...

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Breaking the cycle of old politics in Sri Lanka

By Neil DeVotta The election of new Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led National People’s Power alliance’s parliamentary...

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Rethinking vehicle benefits for MPs: Duty-free permits vs. government vehicle pool

By Sasanka De Silva The issue surrounding the cancellation of duty-free vehicle permits for members of parliament (MPs) has resurfaced in the political...

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Creating urban tourism opportunities in Colombo through soft power

Governor Hanif Yusoof made an unexpected statement during his speech at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival, highlighting the transformative potential of...

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Adanis face ouster in Sri Lanka too – Analysis

By P. K. Balachandran The populist Dissanayake government has cancelled a major wind power project given to the Adanis in 2024 and appointed...