Fighting Crime Without Sacrificing Freedom
Sri Lanka needs effective protection against organised crime and terrorism. It also needs laws that protect democratic rights. Sri Lanka…
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The Economy Has Recovered. Has Your Family?
With Budget 2027 due on November 12, the Government faces a test that reaches beyond revenue targets: whether economic recovery…
Will We Be Shot of Netanyahu? Not So Fast
Benjamin Netanyahu has encountered an awkward opponent: parliamentary arithmetic. Provisional results from Israel’s election placed his bloc on 53 seats,…
Sri Lanka Has the Sun, the Wind and the Water. So Why Can’t We Keep the Lights On?
Sri Lanka’s latest nationwide electricity failure has exposed a familiar contradiction. The country is investing in renewable energy, yet its…
Musthapha for Speaker? Pass the Shredder!
Some media speculation would have us believe that Faiszer Musthapha PC is being lined up as Sri Lanka’s next Speaker.…
LOLC Sets a Dangerous Precedent: Digital Scrutiny Is Not Something to Silence
A corporate reputation cannot be protected by restricting public debate The reported decision by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to issue…
Sri Lanka Wants Private Money for Public Projects, but Who Will Protect the Public Interest?
The Cabinet has approved the publication of legislation establishing a statutory framework for public-private partnerships. The Government says the proposed…
Sri Lanka After the Default: Can Debt Relief Deliver a Lasting Recovery?
The country has regained growth, IMF backing and improved credit ratings after its 2022 default. But slower growth, vulnerable reserves…
Sri Lanka Is Arming the State Against Corruption: Who Will Restrain the Watchdog?
Sri Lanka has spent years demanding tougher action against bribery, illicit wealth and political impunity. But as parliament expands the…
Another 1,540 Grama Niladharis. Will the Villages Finally Get the Service They Deserve?
The Government has moved to strengthen Sri Lanka’s grassroots administration by appointing 1,540 Grama Niladharis, with further recruitment planned next…
