Opinion
The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake At the heart of Sri Lanka’s tax debate lies a critical distinction that is often blurred in public discourse:...
Why Sri Lanka needs revised debt restructuring, especially after Ditwah
By Prof. Prasanna Perera The Context Sri Lanka entered an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported debt restructuring programme in 2023 following the 2022 sovereign...
Accountability yes, personal attacks no: Defending democratic discourse
By Lionel Bopage A single mistake that was in a Grade 6 English textbook has ignited a huge firestorm in Sri Lanka. What...
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...
