By Rathindra Kuruwita
On October 7, Hamas launched a rocket barrage of at least 3,000 missiles against Israel. This was followed by an invasion by land and on air.…
By Chiranjeewa Desaduni
The National Research Council (NRC) of Sri Lanka offers vital financial support to scientists operating in the public sector. As of 2023, the NRC's annual budget stands…
By Aavin Abeydeera
In September this year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the Canadian House of Commons. His speech included statements that went on to spark one of…
Incorporating public consultations and interviews with key officials, including members of the Armed Forces and Diplomatic Service, "Factum Foreign Policy Review: A Vision for a New Sri Lanka" examines the…
By Jagath Liyanarachchi
On September 18, 2023, the Draft Online Safety Bill was published in the Sri Lankan Government Gazette on the orders of the Minister of Justice. The following…
By Uditha Devapriya
The last week has been very busy for President Ranil Wickremesinghe. First he travelled to Cuba, in time for the G77 Plus China Heads of State…
Colombo, Sri Lanka September 19, 2023
Factum, an Asia and Asia-Pacific think-tank on foreign policy, tech cooperation, and strategic communications based in Sri Lanka, launched its debut publication, “Factum Foreign…
The emergence of new economic powerhouses within Africa has been a defining recent phenomenon.
These emerging powers are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the continent's economic landscape, challenging…
By Shakthi de Silva
Of late, headlines have been dominated by news of the BRICS deciding, at its 15th Summit in Johannesburg, to add six new members from 2024.…
By Rear Admiral Y. N. Jayarathna (Retd)
Given recent media reports, mostly Indian, marine science research appears to have become a hot topic yet again. Whilst debates linger over this,…
By Aavin Abeydeera
Within the next few weeks, Maldives will be going into a general election to elect their next president. One would assume that political intrigue and kingmaking would…
By Vinod Moonesinghe
In North Korea, August 15 is Liberation Day, August 25 Songun Day, and September 9 Foundation Day.
The popular picture of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea…