By Vinod Moonesinghe
Growing US security concerns about China's rapid technological progress have led to increased scrutiny of academic programs involving China or Chinese scholars. This has led to the…
By Sanja de Silva Jayatilleka
The Valdai Discussion Club, established in 2004, held its 20th meeting in Sochi, Russia from October 2 to 5, seeing over 140 “leading experts” from…
By Muhammad Aftab Alam
A review of Proposed Legislation in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
In September 2023, the Sri Lankan government introduced an Online Safety Bill to establish an “Online…
By Chandani Kirinde
While successive Sri Lankan governments have recognised the right of the Palestinian people to independent statehood, based on relevant United Nations resolutions, its relations with the State…
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…