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From maritime tensions to economic recovery: Can Sri Lanka navigate the next decade?

Interview CIR Web Editor - March 26, 2026

Speed Read: Sri Lanka’s relationship with neighboring India remains central to regional stability but cannot come at the expense of strategic autonomy. The traditional non-aligned stance...

Iran ship crisis puts Sri Lanka in global spotlight: Risks, opportunities, and a diplomatic tightrope

Interview CIR Web Editor - March 23, 2026

Speed Read: Sri Lanka faces a diplomatic tightrope, balancing transparency with “quiet diplomacy” in a high-risk geopolitical environment. The crisis exposed the absence of a formal...

Indian Ocean Stability at Risk? Sri Lanka Needs Urgent National Security Strategy

Developing Story CIR Web Editor - March 13, 2026

Growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are having a ripple effect and far beyond the region, raising concerns about...

Elections and info disorders: SL’s experience holds global significance

Electoral Integrity CIR Web Editor - February 26, 2026

25 Feb 2026 | BY Buddhika Samaraweera Digital rights researcher and disinfo analyst, Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa noted that chameleon ads, proxy...

Unpacking misinformation behind PCs and delayed PC Polls

Electoral Integrity CIR Web Editor - February 7, 2026

By Ayodhya Kiriella The postponed Provincial Council Elections can be treated as a serious challenge to Sri Lanka’s democratic credentials....

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