Harindra B Dassanayake
On Saturday, that is tomorrow, Sri Lanka will vote to elect a president amid its first ever sovereign debt default as an independent nation. This election ends…
Factum Perspective: The Protests in Kenya – Rising Anger Over Economic Policies and Drivers’ Strikes
By Nithu Ardithya
Kenya is currently experiencing a significant surge in protests, fueled by widespread discontent with the government's economic policies, pervasive corruption, and deteriorating living conditions. On July 15,…
By Kaushalya Wickramanayake
Brief Context of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from sci-fi fantasy to modern technology in a blink of an eye. In today’s world, Apple Siri…
By Aavin Abeydeera
Asia’s oldest democracy will enter the polls just a few days from the time of the publication of this article. Millions of Sri Lankans will line up…
Factum Perspectives: Data Centers, Climate Change, and Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure Crossroads
This article is the first in a multi-part series, by Factum, exploring the shifting landscape of global digital infrastructure and climate change.
By Dulanjaya Mahagamage
The global data…
Sri Lanka’s Tax Reform Landscape 2026: A Critical Assessment of the April 29 VAT Amendment Bill, VAT and SSCL Distinctions, and the Economic and Social Repercussions
By Senior Professor Prasanna…
By Divya Mascranghe
A National Crisis
Sri Lanka’s landscape is scattered with mass graves; a largely ignored national crisis that transcends communal lines affecting citizens of all ethnic backgrounds. Mass graves were first reported in…
By Aakil Riyaz
A Ceasefire Written in the Sand
On 8th April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan. Both sides, however, presented…
Executive Summary
As Large Language Models (LLMs) become more integrated into everyday digital tools, countries around the world are grappling with both their potential and their risks. With the…
Executive Summary
Over the past year, DRI has monitored the rise of inauthentic political activity on TikTok during key electoral moments across Europe, identifying accounts that support parties and candidates…
By Verangika Upananda
Based on recent official announcements and global developments, as of May 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally withdrawn from the Organisation of the Petroleum…
Context:
Brain drain refers to the phenomenon when educated and skilled people from a developing nation leave their home to build a new life in a developed country. Sri Lanka…
By Nazia Afrin Monami
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the opening hours of a conflict that…
This report analyses a key online narrative shaping Sri Lanka's socio-political landscape. Using trend monitoring, keyword analysis and observations of influential pages and channels, it explores how digital conversations emerge,…
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By Gobinath Ponnuthurai
As of March 2026, the intensification of the US-Israel-Iran conflict has moved beyond a regional security crisis, evolving into a protracted systemic shock—a “Long Quagmire.” This article…