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The political economy of accusation, guilt and punishment
Whenever predictions are made about repercussions from the international community for things said or left unsaid or else things done or left undone, I am reminded of Libya. Muammar Gaddafi was for decades the bad boy. He decided at one..
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In Sri Lanka’s own interests
(Courtesy of The Island) India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar during his recently concluded visit to Sri Lanka is reported to have stated at a Joint Press Conference that ‘It was in Sri Lanka’s own interest that expectations of..
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The President’s Problems
(Courtesy of The Island) The newspapers have been full recently of arguments regarding Provincial Councils. Unfortunately, most writers seem to approach the problem from their own long entrenched perspectives, both those in favour of Councils who have been plugging their..
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Proposed Amendment to Antiquities Ordinance – a boost to destruction of antiquities
(Courtesy of The Island) It has been reported that the Ministry of Justice is moving to amend the Antiquities Ordinance, repealing the provisions therein preventing the courts from releasing persons charged with or accused of offences under the Antiquities Ordinance..
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Indian external affairs minister visits Sri Lanka to counteract growing Chinese influence – A Mission of US Contract
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka last week to voice New Delhi’s displeasure over delays in investment projects it considers important to its geo-strategic moves against China. During his three-day tour, which ended on January 7, Jaishankar..
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Jaffna STATE University cannot allow proscribed LTTE terrorist monuments
The University of Jaffna is a State university. It is funded by the Government of Sri Lanka and Faculty are paid salaries by the GoS. Therefore, all staff are bound by rules & regulations applicable to the Public Sector. Jaffna..
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Will Sri Lanka lose Colombo Port to India like Air Lanka?
The Government was elected on a mandate promising not to sell the national assets and resources of the country. Whatever, MoUs or MoCs are cited as excuses, we do not owe any explanation to India for breaking any bilateral..
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Spread of Buddhist Education in Sri Lanka; the role played by Col Olcott and Theosophists
The Olcott Oration delivered to the Old Boys Association of Ananda College (November 2020, Perth, Western Australia) By Dr D Chandraratna (Continued from Midweek Review (30. 12.2020) Buddhist Schools and Col Olcott With Col Olcott’s initiative and guidance, the theosophists..
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Will Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port ECT Terminal turn into a Political Tool or Commercial Asset?
Sri Lanka is an island nation which makes its ports and airports – the entry & exit points to the Nation strategically important and necessitates elected governments to place this significance above all else. The importance of Colombo Port is..
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Failure to Prosecute UK War Crimes – ICC’s Own Failings
UK wants to bring war crimes Resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC The court could have set a powerful precedent in holding Britain to account. Instead, it has become a laughing stock and few will be able to take it..





