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Breaking Decades of Silence, Sri Lanka Revisits the Batalanda Legacy
By Rathindra Kuruwita
An interview with a former President that led to public calls for a probe into the Batalanda Commission Report has finally prompted the government to reopen a dark chapter.
Guns and Manure: Sri Lanka’s Army and Organic Agriculture
By Upandha Udalagama
In 2021, the Sri Lankan Army became the unlikely vanguard of a supposed green revolution, resulting in a radical redefinition of civil-military relations in farming regions.
Why South Asian Militaries Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
By Mahmud Hussain
South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy.
Sri Lankan Defense Budget Grows Despite Troop Reductions
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Colombo’s selection of partners for weapons and training will be a significant strategic decision for the NPP government, which India views as pro-China.
Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget: Balancing IMF Commitments and Domestic Priorities
By Tharindu Udayanga Kamburawala
The 2025 budget – the first under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake – reveals a delicate balancing act between adhering to IMF mandates and addressing domestic economic realities.
The Russia-Ukraine War Is Both Challenge and Opportunity for Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
By formalizing and regulating the deployment of its ex-soldiers as mercenaries, Sri Lanka could address economic, social, and geopolitical challenges.
Sri Lanka’s Adani Controversy: Navigating Geopolitics, Transparency, and Sovereignty
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The NPP government has announced that it is reviewing the Adani Group’s $442 million wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn.
Japan and China Vie for Influence in Sri Lanka Via Soft Power Strategies
By Rathindra Kuruwita
As China refines its strategy on the Indian Ocean island, it is posing a significant challenge to Japan’s long-held influence in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan President Seals Several Deals in China
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s Sinopec has agreed to set up an oil refinery with an investment of $3.7 billion in Hambantota.
Beyond Debt: China-Sri Lanka Economic Relations in a New Era
By Umesh Moramudali and Yunnan Chen
How will Colombo's economic relations with Beijing proceed in the post-default era?
Sustaining Sri Lanka’s Nascent Climate Finance Ambitions
By Anushka Wijesinha
Sri Lanka has been taking an increasingly active role in the global discourse on climate finance for vulnerable economies. Will the new president continue these efforts?
Sri Lanka’s Dilemmas Over Chinese ‘Research’ Vessels
By Ajay Darshan Behera
Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action.
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