Opinion
Nonviolence: Sri Lanka’s silent strength
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake Nonviolence rarely makes the policy headlines, but it quietly drives whether reforms succeed, institutions endure, and societies bounce back. ...
Legacy of failed terror laws
By Lionel Bopage The correct title for the proposed bill mentioned in the first part of this article should be “Protection of the...
The case for bigger and stronger banks
By Dinesh Weerakkody When the recent cyclone disrupted livelihoods, supply chains, and regional economies, banks were once again expected by those affected to...
Geopolitical and domestic challenges for Sri Lanka in 2026
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham The people of Sri Lanka have entered the new year in a precarious situation, facing enormous challenges in rebuilding the...
No courage, no convictions… no confidence!
By Kusum Wijetilleke It is necessary to submit that the Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, is perhaps one of the most...
Old wine in a new bottle
By Vox Civis The Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), unveiled in December 2025 as the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s...
Why spend on expressways and railways into the central region?
By Rohan Samarajiva The President floated the idea of no new construction above 5,000 feet elevation and talked of moving out people who...
Legacy of failed terror laws: Lessons for Sri Lanka
By Lionel Bopage When I recently criticized Sri Lanka’s proposed Prevention of State Terrorism Bill (PSTA), several well-meaning individuals close to the National...
