Opinion
One fuel price formula, many factions, no consensus?
By Madhusha Thavapalakumar The government, the state energy corporation, independent researchers, and opposition politicians are all at odds over how Sri Lanka prices...
Cuba and the end of an era
By Milinda Moragoda Cuba’s deepening crisis represents more than the failure of an economic model-it signals a turning point in Global South politics....
Bombs in the name of freedom: The war on Iran and its limits
By Lionel Bopage This article is a critical examination of the 2026 US–Iran conflict, its humanitarian toll, and the enduring struggle for self-determination....
Food insecurity is the ‘hidden devil’ of global conflicts: The case of urea
By Prof. Buddhi Marambe Wars and conflicts have always had serious negative effects on economies around the world. They often damage infrastructure, block...
Neutral waters in troubled seas
By Dr. Akalanka Thilakarathna Recent developments in the Indian Ocean have drawn unusual attention to Sri Lanka’s maritime environment. The reported sinking of...
Fall of Warnomics: Sri Lanka’s economy yet to feel heat of Middle East war
By W.A. Wijewardena Situation update of the Middle East war Since the publication of the previous article in this series titled ‘Mideast war,...
Adapting to climate hits
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake The price of a kilo of rice or a coconut in Sri Lanka is no longer shaped only by...
Ranasinghe Premadasa’s example for AKD and JVP/NPP
By Chanakya The role of English proficiency in governance and diplomacy has long been a significant factor in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. The...
