All posts tagged "Politics"
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3.7KThe PearlSri Lanka’s Unity Government getting back to the business of Governance?
Suddenly it seems to have quit trying to make everyone happy. But can it sustain its momentum or will it just be...
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Trump is President: It is not about data, it’s about dignity
Data said he couldn't win. But the lose of dignity felt by the American workers, meant that a populist wave beat the...
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Australia Trump-ed means Vigilance amidst a Grim Future
The election of Donald Trump has set a dangerous precedent for all democratic governments. How will his election affect Australia?
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Hillary as President is no breakthrough for female politicians internationally
There are and have been quite a number of powerful female politicians worldwide. She just helps USA catch up with the rest.
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Fear created Nazi Germany. What will politics create out of your fear?
Our Society of Fear finds fewer & fewer reasons to be optimistic about the near future. What will this pessimism lead to?
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3.8K1EducationRagging in Lankan Universities: Sub-culture, Politics or Isolated Incident?
Ragging! Is it a subculture? Is it simply a one off event ? Or is it a result of politics? Natasha explores.
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1.6KDev Diaries SLOne year on, has the 19th amendment achieved anything?
It has been a symbol of the return of democracy and political freedoms to Sri Lanka. But despite the promises given, its...
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#Brexit-Ed: What does the future hold?
Tharitha takes on the future after Brexit, looking at the shock from three vantage points; Britain, Europe and the rest of the...
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Minister Kiriella’s confession and our Politicised Society
Apparently its a normal thing to give a letter to someone who has worked for one's political party, that requests a University...
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WHAT IF, Trump becomes President ?
Tis the season of Ho Ho Ho. We are going for a bit of witty satire at the expense of our favorite...
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1.2KFeatured#PrayForParis: a Testament to Western and Selective Grieving
Terrorism and armed conflicts play an integral part in many regions, even in Europe signified by the attacks in Paris. How we...
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Sri Lanka’s Need for Economic Diplomacy
Sri Lanka has to tap into the global economy in order to expand her export market. The growth of the country greatly...
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Sri Lanka and Geopolitics in the South China Sea
Geopolitics will take an interesting turn over the next few years, especially in areas such as Asia. The changing political dynamics however...
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Progression through the Opposition Leader – but is Sri Lanka ready for it ?
Political positions can play a major role in reconciliation. With Geneva around the corner again, this can go a long way.
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Social Development might be the key to the Economy, Not Neo-liberalism
7% GDP growth is below our potential. The sluggishness might be due to social problems that require immediate attention.
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The “Bloemendhal Effect” on the General Elections
A drive by shooting ? In Colombo? That sounds more like Al Capone in Chicago. Lets not make Colombo the new Chicago....
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Inside the Great Firewall of China
The modern great wall isolating China from the hordes isn't visible from space, but its impact is sky high.
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Api Nodanna Yahapalanaya – Defining a promise
Here we attempt to answer the question of what "Good Governance" really means.
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Cows and Goats won’t be eating grass till a week after August 17th
Nominations just finished and I am already fed up seeing posters and cutouts of grinning faces and the stupidity of political vehicle...
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Review: Violence in Burundi
The lust for Power has forced yet another African President to ignore Term Limits to use violence to stay at the top.
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1.0K2Featured“One side is good and the other is not” – Sri Lanka’s political folly
Youth have understood after 100 plus plus days that both sides are the same at the end. Politics will be Politics.
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Tweeting and Sharing into Political Power
Social media and the internet are increasingly important in gaining and maintaining political power.
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Digression or Progression ? Youth voters might decide Sri Lanka’s future
Avoiding party loyalty to ensure the best for the country and our voice.
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#SavingWilpattu and its lessons for Sri Lanka’s Democratic future
The 19th amendment was movement in the right direction and there is nothing better than to see some kind of normative debate...