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The Measured Funeral March: Poignant Power

Michael Roberts At 9.00 pm this day of 18th September 2022 I ventured back from my study to our living room to have dinner.  The TV was on and my Scottish wife was watching the serried ranks of the British … Continue reading

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Palestine Tomorrow: A Bold Forecast from A Lankan Seer

A Sri Lankan Seer ……. “Compatible neighbors” Arabs and Jews lived in relative peace in Palestine before 1948. The Zionist movement was established by European Jews and Israel (which became a state in 1948) was a settler colonization project that … Continue reading

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TRUMP Expands His Manic-Reach !!@#!

Adrian West SEE https://x.com/PalestineChron/status/2035407737761210811 ……In its 71st wave of missile strikes, Iran has successfully struck Dimona. The site is one of the most sensitive locations in the occupied Palestinian territories due to its proximity to the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear … Continue reading

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China’s Growth Over the Centuries

Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde (Retd) …. with Memo to his Retiree Colleagues in the Sri Lankan Armed Services Dear RAFOA member,  As I see, the way strategic matters are taking shape in our beloved Sri Lanka, the Chinese factor has … Continue reading

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Present-Day Ramifications in the South Asian Political Scenario

LARRY HOLEMAN ….. SEE …. https://www.rt.com/india/627932-new-great-game-in-south-asia/ Interesting food for thought on recent Gen Z colour revolutions in South Asia, from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh and Nepal.  The BBC loved them all and expected India to be next for a colour … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka’s Exemplary Action As Moral Guide For Awkward Situations

Sheyana Labrooy, in an article in eLanka entitled “Sri Lanka Steps Forward: A Blueprint for Peace in the Indian Ocean” ‘True global leadership is defined not by displays of power or retaliatory action, but by the strength to rise above conflict and … Continue reading

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Introducing Wade Frazier …

A NOTE From Wade Frazier, June 2025 Hi Michael: Well, my LinkedIn bio gives my professional background, if that is what you mean by a CV………………………………………………….. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-frazier-6b539a10b/ Born in 1958 in Seattle.  My most important activities (at least to me!:) … Continue reading

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Rathour Addresses SL Batting Woes in Short-Form Cricket

Madushka Balasuriya, in ESPNcricinfo, 2 February 2026 [Rathour] called Sri Lanka’s batting a “work in progress” that is “moving in the right direction” despite the 0-2 scoreline against England in the pre-World Cup T20I serie Pavan Rathnayake’s positive approach on … Continue reading

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Ranil’s Hand in the Batalanda Killings?

VISIT this item sent to me by a Richmondite Medic residing in Britain with this note:   I recently heard Ranil W’s name linked to Batalanda but did not know what it was about.  This blog reveals all, what a murderer … Continue reading

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A Place for Puppetry in the World Today

Sulochana for PUPPETRY !  …. Sulo now resides in Adelaide and is therefore a resource within reach for All Australians …

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