Opinion
Sri Lanka has no foreign policy
By Kusum Wijetilleke Without a set of guiding principles related to sovereignty, alliances, security, and national interest, a country will struggle to determine...
English proficiency and today’s Lankan politicians
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Following Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath’s recent visit to India and his conversation with renowned journalist Palki Sharma Upadhyay, comments mocking...
Governance as an IMF-promoted growth strategy
By Dr. Jehan Perera The visit by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to Sri Lanka was widely described as a...
Who pays for the cost of war?
By Dinouk Colombage “It is not only the living who are killed in war” – Isaac Asimov (science fiction writer) Weeks have passed since...
A global conflict with local fallout
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake Wars often appear far away on the world map. But in today’s interconnected world, distance is no longer a...
The shadow of a Truman moment in the Iran war
By Milinda Moragoda Wars often produce moments when leaders feel compelled to seek a decisive stroke that will end the conflict once and...
Persian Gulf fallout: What can be done?
By Rohan Samarajiva The availability and price of fuel is what the war brings to mind. The government appears to be addressing availability...
Risks to energy and food from Middle East war
By Arutha Research Sri Lanka faces potential pressure on energy supplies, food prices, exports, and remittance inflows as the war involving the US,...
