By Sachintha Pilapitiya
Sri Lanka has often stressed its principle of "friendship towards all, enmity towards none" in its diplomacy. In 2024, under two ideologically contrasting governments, Sri Lanka reflected…
By Dulmi Thimansa
After 15 months of relentless conflict between Israel and Palestine, a much-anticipated ceasefire agreement was reached last month.
The agreement was announced by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh…
By Aakil Riyaz
Jimmy Carter Jr., the 39th President of the US, was born on October 1, 1924. He stands out in American history as the longest-living former president.
Carter’s…
By Erik Solheim
The recent devastating wildfires in California offer a stark and tragic illustration of the escalating climate crisis.
These fires, which have claimed several lives and displaced thousands,…
Says Sri Lanka - Pakistan joint paper on nitrogen pollution
January 26, Colombo / Pakistan: The prevalence of excess nitrogen in the soil, water and air in South Asia arising…
Over the next few years and decades, South Asia is expected to bear the brunt of climate change.
In this Paper, authored by Gothamie Weerakoon, PhD of the United Kingdom…
By Darshatha Gamage
Philosopher Bertrand Russell, in his seminal work On the Nature of Truth, posed two enduring questions:
"In any inquiry into the nature of truth, two questions meet…
By Ramindu Perera
In December 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded the oral hearings of a historic case on international obligations of states to combat the climate crisis.…
By Gerard Dinith Mendis
In an age where scientific breakthroughs define the trajectory of human progress, a concerning global trend has emerged: skepticism toward science and the resurgence of superstitious…
By Deshani Samaragunarathna
The year 2024 has been one marked by global tumult, with the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another.
From the Ukrainian frontlines to the simmering…
By Britney Martil
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is on the cusp of a significant revival, driven by a renewed national commitment to leverage tourism as a key pillar of economic…
By Vinod Moonesinghe
We bear witness to a period of accelerated global transformation, with the rise of the East and the relative decline of the West reshaping the global political…