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Factum Perspectives: Sri Lanka’s Tax Reform Landscape 2026: A Critical Assessment

Health and Economic CooperationMay 24, 20265KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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 Perera Department of Economics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Context This article critically examines Sri Lanka’s sweeping 2026 tax reform package, focusing specifically on the…

Factum Perspectives: Sri Lanka’s Mass Graves and the Case of Chemmani

Peace and ConflictMay 17, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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 post-independent Sri Lanka in 1971 following the People’s Liberation Front (or the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, JVP) uprising and thereafter in 1987 – 1990. Many of the victims of this insurrection…

Factum Perspectives: Fire, Smoke, and the Price of Everything: How the Middle East Ceasefire Lands in Colombo

Peace and Conflict, Regional GeopoliticsMay 10, 2026548Views 1Like 0Comments

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 narratives far removed from what had really taken place. Iran claimed that it had forced the United States to the table, while Washington insisted that…

Biased by Design? Chatbots and misinformationin Sri Lanka’s 2025 local elections.

PublicationsMay 7, 2026362Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 return of local elections in Sri Lanka after nearly seven years, and a new generation of voters increasingly turning to AI-powered chatbots and search engines…

Democracy in Disguise: Inauthentic Online Influence on the 2025 Sri Lanka’s Local Government Elections

PublicationsMay 7, 2026392Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 to artificially boost their visibility and engagement, often in violation of the platform’s own rules. This research has uncovered the presence of murky accounts across…

Factum Perspectives: UAE Leaves OPEC; Signaling A New Global Energy Order?

Regional GeopoliticsMay 3, 2026519Views 1Like 0Comments

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 Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance. This marks a historic shift in global energy politics, bringing an end to the UAE’s membership that…

Narrative Watch: Key Online Narratives Shaping Sri Lanka’s Public Discourse 9

PublicationsMay 1, 2026155Views 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…

Electoral, Platform, and Information Integrity Summit of the Global South 2025 (EPIGS’25) June 11-12, Colombo, Sri Lanka

PublicationsApril 30, 2026183Views 0Likes 0Comments

Electoral, Platform, and Information Integrity Summit of the Global South 2025 (EPIGS’25) June 11-12, Colombo, Sri Lanka ReportDownload

Factum Perspectives: Brain Drain and the Retention of Skilled Professionals in Sri Lanka

Health and Economic CooperationApril 26, 20264KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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 has already faced this problem before. Nevertheless, following the 2022 economic crisis, the situation escalated to a whole new level. The nation ran short of…

Narrative Watch: Key Online Narratives Shaping Sri Lanka’s Public Discourse 8

PublicationsApril 22, 2026158Views 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…

Narrative Watch: Key Online Narratives Shaping Sri Lanka’s Public Discourse 7

PublicationsApril 20, 2026145Views 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…

Narrative Watch: Key Online Narratives Shaping Sri Lanka’s Public Discourse 6

PublicationsApril 16, 2026136Views 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…