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Costly dependence on oil

Sri Lanka’s vulnerability to global energy shocks has rarely been subtle. Each time geopolitical tensions intensify in the Middle East or supply disruptions...

History has a peculiar way of repeating itself; sometimes as tragedy, sometimes as warning. Four years later, Sri Lanka appears to be drifting toward a familiar pattern. This time the problem is not the absence of foreign exchange reserves. On paper, the country now possesses enough cash to pay for essential imports such as fuel, coal, gas and medicine
Politics

Distant war, familiar crisis: Sri Lanka’s next biggest test

By Vox Civis For a small island nation that sits far from the deserts of the Middle East, Sri Lanka has an uncanny...

News Feature

From war to the pump: Oil shock reaches Sri Lanka

By Madhusha Thavapalakumar Sri Lanka’s most recent fuel price increase is the latest sign of how global energy shocks continue to reverberate through...

Opinion

Sir Mark’s mantra for leaders and attracting FDI

By Dinesh Weerakkody Sir Mark Tucker, delivering the keynote address at the Chairman and CEOs Forum organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of...

Opinion

Partner to all is partner to none

By Rear Admiral YN Jayarathna (Retd) This is an After-Action Analysis1 of the sinking of IRIS (Islamic Republic of Iran Ship) Dena F75, a...

Opinion

What will be the impact of the US/Israel v. Iran war on Sri Lanka?

By Rehana Thowfeek The depth and persistence of any impact will depend on how long the war will go on for and how...

News Feature

New challenges for the media in the face of disasters

The decisive role of the media in providing accurate information to the public during disaster situations By Kaushi Jayawardena “News media do not...

News Feature

Middle East conflict hits Sri Lanka’s energy sector with price hikes

CPC Chairman urges public to reduce non-essential travel and use fuel sparingly The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Sri Lanka’s...