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  • Sri Lanka’s Crisis: Scenarios & Options

    Sri Lanka’s Crisis: Scenarios & Options

    The political system has collapsed. Mob rule has taken over. Where lies the People’s mandate? Is Sri Lanka a functioning democracy or is life to function as per protests, protestors & their demands? What will life be under such a …


  • Death of a Patriot

    Death of a Patriot

    The late Gomin Dayasri declared he didn’t want to be a President’s Counsel. Appearing on Sirasa Pathikada, the outspoken lawyer said that there was no point in requesting such a title. Dayasri said so during a conversation with the late …






  • How political instability undermined national security

    How political instability undermined national security

    Frequent ‘confrontations’ between the police and anti-government activists cause turmoil. Nishan S. Priyantha captured this scene outside Police Headquarters June 09.

    The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) recently dealt with the relevance of political stability for national security. Dr. …



  • The threefold refuge in Buddhism

    The threefold refuge in Buddhism

    “Triple Gem” in Buddhism signifies three things: the Buddha (fully Enlightened One), the Dharma (Buddhas teachings), and the Sangha (the Community). They are also known as the “Three Refuges” and the “Three Jewels”. In Sanskrit it is known as triratana. …