Middle East: Escalating Tensions in the Engine of the Global Economy
By Visvalingam Muralithas The countries of the Middle East play a vital role in the global economy and are often referred to as the engine of the global economy, as…
Carrying good governance beyond women’s quota
By Nadeeka Dissanayake Sri Lanka held its Local Government Elections 2025 on 6 May, to elect members for 28municipal councils, 36 urban councils and 272 pradeshiya sabhas.In the Sri Lankan…
Make Sri Lanka Great
Sri Lanka holds immense untapped economic potential, bolstered by its strategic location along major global trade routes, rich natural resources, and a vibrant cultural heritage. Yet, despite these advantages, the…
SL-US tariff discussion tomorrow: Will it turn a new chapter?
By Nadeeka Dissanayake Aiming to ease off the 44% tariff imposed by the US on Sri Lanka, a Government delegation is set to have discussions with Washington authorities on 22…
Reimaging South Asia: Will Sri Lanka reach $ 1 Tn economy by 2025?
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake Stacking up predictions over multiple sectors during his address to an hi-end diplomatic conclave based in Madhya Pradesh in India held recently, former President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized…
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National security: Strengths, weaknesses and responsibility
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake Security is a relative condition. In that sense, national security is a more complex, a state that could be baffling. Is it only about military security – i.e. espionage, terrorism…
Crime and corruption in Sri Lanka – Will the saga, in future be complicated?
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake Six suspects of the 2023 Weligama shooting incident in front of the W15 Hotel, who surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court through a Motion, were released on bail while…
Batalanda Commission Report Tabled in Parliament: A Step Towards Justice or Political Theatre?
In a move that has reignited one of Sri Lanka’s most contentious political debates, the JVP-led National People’s Power (NPP) government last week tabled the Batalanda Commission report in Parliament,…
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Professional demands vs. women’s safety
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake The alleged rape and sexual assault that happened at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital on 10 March, victimising a woman doctor, would be the most recent and largely reported case…
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The E-8 Visa Crisis: A Call for Policy Reforms in Sri Lanka’s Overseas Employment System
The controversy surrounding Sri Lankan workers' access to South Korea's E-8 work visa has revealed significant gaps in the country's overseas employment policies. Originally intended to provide greater economic opportunities,…