History repeats itself? JVP and the rising Sinhala Buddhist Nationalism
Sri Lanka’s first Marxist coalition government was the coalition formed jointly by the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) and the ...
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Is Tilvin tilting towards India?
The relationship between the JVP and China dates back to the very inception of the JVP. JVP leader Rohana Wijeweera ...
The Fate of Justice Ministers Tasked with Apprehending Thieves
“Stripped with Thieves…”“Thieves and Lies…”“Mugged Character…”“A New Thief Wanted…”“Nothing Without Thieves…” This was the wave of popular stage dramas that ...
The secret behind SL’s Foreign Minister’s phone call to The Venezuelan foreign minister
China was foremost among the countries that condemned the U.S. invasion of Venezuela. The Chinese Foreign Minister recently made a ...
Crisis of Attorney General – from Shiva Pasupati to Parinda Ranasinghe
“Why did you keep Shiva Pasupathi in place, Sir? Wasn’t he Sirimavo’s man…?” This was how ministers within J. R. ...
Will new US envoy Eric Meyer reshape US–Sri Lanka relations?
Eric Meyer, the new U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stating that he intends ...
Harini and Smriti Irani? A tale of two education ministers
Smriti Irani is a well-known figure not only in India but also in Sri Lanka. She rose to prominence in ...
Why Didn’t Chinese Foreign Minister Visit Colombo to Meet President Anura?
It has long been a tradition for Chinese foreign ministers to visit Sri Lanka and hold discussions with a newly ...
Is Harini now a liability rather than an asset for the NPP?
During the 2024 presidential election, after Thalatha Athukorala withdrew from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, popular actress and SLPP parliamentarian Geetha ...
How JVP-NPP internal dispute surface after the Venezuelan issue?
During Donald Trump’s first official term, the JVP—then in opposition—staged a massive protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in ...