Category: Lessons for Sri Lanka

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When Terrorists take over Geneva: 2026 UNHRC Terrorist Sessions

  They have turned the tables on the mighty UN itself. The United Nations Human Rights Council was created to uphold the dignity of victims and to protect human rights worldwide. Yet, the silence...

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Two-State Solutions cannot be built with guns: Lessons from Kosovo & South Sudan for Palestinians

  It cannot be emphasized enough for people to know not only their national past, but also global history. Only then can they understand current developments and visualize the future. It is precisely the failure...

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Understanding the Israel–Palestine Issue — Q&A for Outsiders

  There is an overwhelming amount of information on social media about Israel and Palestine—stories, theories, and opinions that often confuse rather than clarify. Many keyboard campaigners spreading these narratives do not even know...

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Responding to Smear Campaigns: Why Facts still matter in Sri Lanka’s Story

    When facts cannot be countered, character assassination begins. When critics cannot counter facts, they turn to insults. Too often, anyone who names inconvenient truths is met not with evidence but with ridicule...

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Why are 2,000 Refugees being brought to Sri Lanka when the UNHCR Office has closed?

    Recent reports indicate that a Boeing 747 landed in Eilat, Israel, transporting Palestinian refugees to the UAE and Sri Lanka. While around 40,000 refugees are reportedly being relocated, unconfirmed sources claim approximately...

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South Asian Spring: Why Expats Should Not Get Digital Vote in Sri Lanka

  The Government of Sri Lanka’s recent announcement on granting voting rights to expats is a gamble with sovereignty. Handing the ballot to millions who neither live under Sri Lanka’s laws, nor share its...

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The Yahapalana Regime (2015–2019): A Comprehensive Exposé

  The Yahapalana government, installed in 2015 after a US–India regime-change operation to remove Mahinda Rajapaksa, promised “good governance,” anti-corruption, and democracy. Instead, it systematically dismantled Sri Lanka’s post-war gains. Between 2015 and 2019,...