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The plight of street vendors in Colombo Central due to the economic crisis – Hasfar A Haleem

One of the most colourful, vibrant sights in Colombo are the packed streets of the Pettah market area, where the roadsides are filled with...

We give our blood so they live comfortably

Some of the world’s leading tea manufacturers, including Tetley and Lipton, are examining working conditions on the plantations of its Sri Lankan suppliers, following...

Tamils are searching for their rights in the new world order

Exploring contemporary diplomacy against the changing nature of world politics is important for the survival of the nations or ethnic groups. The importance of...

India and the ‘Radar Stations’ in Myanmar and Sri Lanka

The escalating power struggle between China and the United States, along with their respective allies, has amplified the significance of retaining a military presence...

Can China replace the US in the Middle East?

On April 6, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran met for the first time in seven years. A month earlier, top national...

Bangladesh’s other generosity to Sri Lanka

During an economic crisis on a scale not seen before, events in Sri Lanka over the past YEAR have taken a dramatic turn. For...

Is debt cancellation the way forward for Sri Lanka?

More than 180 prominent economists and development experts from around the world have made a global appeal to Sri Lanka’s financial lenders to forgive...

IMF-led privatisation, land and resource grab in Sri Lanka

On September 1, 2022, debt-trapped Sri Lanka reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a 48-month Extended Fund Facility of...

The Global South births a new game-changing payment system

The Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU) is speeding up its design of a common payment system, which has been closely discussed for nearly a year...

China–Sri Lanka: Two Millennia of Mutually Enriching Relations

Sitting in the middle of the Indian Ocean at the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka occupies an enviable strategic position. A blessing that...

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