Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Political Parties / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 9th February 2026
Sri Lanka’s political history cannot be understood without confronting the forces that repeatedly reshape public anger, class conflict, and ideological rebellion. Among these forces, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) stands out as...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 8th February 2026
The period from 1977 to 1994 marked a decisive rupture in Sri Lanka’s post-independence trajectory. Under successive UNP governments, the State shifted away from sovereignty-centred governance toward an externally dependent, market-driven model that...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Sinhale Buddhist Heritage / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 7th February 2026
Sinhala Buddhists, constituting approximately 70% of Sri Lanka’s population, and forming the islands continuous civilizations core for over 2500 years are experiencing systematic marginalization across governance, administration, legal protection, cultural preservation, and education, particularly in...
Chartering Our Future / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Role of India / Sri Lanka Politics / War on Terror / Separatism
by Shenali Waduge · Published 7th February 2026
It is crucial to understand the real nature of India’s regional doctrine the modus operandi changes with each government but the objective remains the same. India’s geopolitical goal has been political hegemony over...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Sinhale Buddhist Heritage / Sri Lanka Politics / Tamil-LTTE Self-Determination/Eelam
by Shenali Waduge · Published 5th February 2026
For over two millennia, Sinhala functioned as the language of governance, law, and administration in Sri Lanka. Colonial invasions beginning in 1505—Portuguese, Dutch, and British—systematically removed Sinhala from State institutions, courts, and administration, culminating...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 4th February 2026
An attempt at civilisational reclamation was made in 1972 but it had its limits. The period from 1972 to 1977 ended the “nominal independence” tag given to Sri Lanka. For the first time...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 2nd February 2026
On 4 February 1948, Ceylon was declared “independent.” Flags were raised, an anthem was sung, and a new political chapter was ceremonially opened. Yet beneath that symbolism, few recognised that the...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 1st February 2026
The topic of colonization and its implications on Sri Lanka cannot be viewed in isolation. Every facet of colonial rule must be compared in all of the nations that were invaded and governed....
Chartering Our Future / Constitution Related / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / International Issues / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 31st January 2026
Sri Lanka’s governments display a disturbing tendency to repeat the mistakes of other countries, even after those countries have openly admitted failure and reversed course. What is more troubling is that these reversals are...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Education / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 27th January 2026
“A child nurtured with virtue becomes a lamp to the world; a teacher who guides with wisdom lights the path of many.”— Dhammapada, Verse 183 The Buddha never saw education as passing exams or...
