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Factum Perspectives: The Narrow Corridor: The Strait of Hormuz and the Long Queues of Dhaka

Regional GeopoliticsApril 12, 2026731Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 is being described as the largest global supply disruption since the 1970s energy crisis. Tehran retaliated. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth…

Narrative Watch: Key Online Narratives Shaping Sri Lanka’s Public Discourse

PublicationsApril 9, 2026229Views 0Likes 0Comments

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, spread and influence public opinion. As social media increasingly drives civic and political discourse, understanding these narratives is vital for promoting informed engagement, countering harmful…

Policy Report Recommendations: Mitigating Adverse Impacts Caused By Laws Affecting Online/Digital Publications

PublicationsApril 9, 2026227Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Factum Perspectives: The Exhausted Hegemon: How A Long US-Israel-Iran Quagmire Reorders Global Economic Governance

Regional GeopoliticsApril 5, 2026848Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 argues that we are witnessing the terminal phase of unipolar economic governance. The conflict has created a profound governance vacuum where the West’s ability to…

Factum Perspectives: The Nation We Scroll: How Bangladesh’s Election Was Imagined Online

Regional GeopoliticsMarch 29, 2026650Views 1Like 0Comments

By Nazia Afrin Monami Every election in Bangladesh is about power. But it is also about something quieter and far more complicated - a contest over who gets to define the nation and who gets counted as part of it. Watching the most recent election unfold, I kept returning to a strange feeling. The political…

Journalism With Care: Countering Disinformation and Hate Speech in the Age of AI

PublicationsMarch 27, 2026234Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Sri Lanka’s Elections in a Machine-Mediated Age: Assessing Gen AI-Related Risks to Electoral Integrity

PublicationsMarch 24, 2026268Views 0Likes 0Comments

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At The Intersection of Gender, Visibility, and Platform Dynamics: Unpacking Online Gender-Based Violence Across Sri Lanka’s Electoral Cycle

PublicationsMarch 24, 2026274Views 0Likes 0Comments

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When Silence Isn’t Silent: Digital Political Advertising and Enforcement Challenges in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Parliamentary Elections

PublicationsMarch 23, 2026290Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Factum Perspectives: Middle East Conflict and Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery

Health and Economic Cooperation, Regional GeopoliticsMarch 22, 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Professor Prasanna Perera Context: After the severe macroeconomic crisis of 2022, which led to sovereign default, foreign exchange shortages, and the largest economic contraction in the country’s post-independence economic history. At present, Sri Lanka’s inflation has dropped from 70% to only 2-3%, and GDP growth increased to 4-5% from a negative growth. Stabilization has…

Fabricated Reality: The role of Social Media during the Manipur violence in 2023

Publications, Special ReportsMarch 20, 2026205Views 0Likes 0Comments

In May 2023, ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, India, leading to a profound humanitarian crisis characterized by loss of life, mass displacement, and deep-seated communal trauma. While the conflict was rooted in long-standing socio-political tensions, its rapid escalation was fueled by a modern catalyst: the digital landscape. Fabricated Reality: The role of Social Media during…

Factum Perspective: Shockwaves from the Strait: The Implications of a US–Iran Conflict for Sri Lanka

International Development, Regional GeopoliticsMarch 15, 20261KViews 2Likes 0Comments

By Devmini Bandara In an increasingly interconnected world, wars rarely remain confined to the battlefield. Conflicts between major powers reverberate through global markets, supply chains, and political institutions, often impacting countries far removed from the immediate theatre of war. For the Global South, and particularly for small, import-dependent economies like Sri Lanka, the consequences…