By Omar Rajarathnam
Centuries under the rule of a King, a Maoist overthrow, decades under corrupt civilian rule, Nepal’s take over by its people in September 2025 came overnight as…
By Dr. Viranjana Herath
Recently, three South Asian nations, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, have marked a significant chapter in modern world history through a theme of public uprising. In…
By Verangika Upananda
Earlier this year, a nationwide blackout was famously triggered when a monkey entered a substation, highlighting the grid's continued instability. Blackouts, unpredictable supply, and the constant…
By Madhuka Rukmalgama
Introduction
In 2025, Washington’s decision to dramatically increase tariffs on Indian goods up to 50 per cent, sent shockwaves across markets and strategic capitals alike. Initially targeted…
By Chenuka Elwitigala
Introduction to Right-Wing Populism
Right-wing populism refers to the political ideology which unifies right-wing politics with the populist rhetoric often dubbed as right-wing nationalism. This rhetoric often…
By Kashia Dias
Although a conversion to wind power might sound essential to future-proofing Sri Lanka’s energy systems, the extension of a wind power plant in Mannar has faced…
By Deveen Balasuriya
For over the decades, border between Thailand and Cambodia has been more than just a line on a map. It has been a fault line where history,…
By Dinouk Colombage
The recently announced tariff rates by US President Donald Trump have left many countries either unimpressed or breathing a sigh of relief for what some would describe…
Vinod Moonesinghe
The chapters relating to the Sinhalese settlement of Sri Lanka in the Mahavamsa have sparked debates over its historicity, often polarising scholars. However, neither side understands the text…
By Lavanga Derangala
The X-Press Pearl maritime disaster off the coast of Colombo in 2021 continues to provoke serious legal, environmental, and political questions, especially surrounding the controversial decision to…
By Verangika Upananda
As South Asia grapples with rising energy demands, economic uncertainties, and commitments under international climate agreements, it is increasingly poised to adopt renewable energy as the path…
By Uditha Devapriya
The International Committee of the Red Cross, the ICRC, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863. The organization is now more than 162 years old. A three-time…