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The Democratization Process in Ceylon, 1832-1948
Michael Roberts: “The Democratization Process in Sri Lanka,” being the text of an Illustrated Lecture on Video presented to The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Korea in early September 2020 …. as part of a series encompassing several countries — … Continue reading →
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In Memory of Scott Dirckze, 1929-2019
Hugh Karunanayake Gerard Edward Scott Dirckze, known as “Scott” to all his friends and acquaintances, passed away in October last year after a brief illness. He had turned 90 years of age earlier that year, and was a man of … Continue reading →
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Dissecting the Federal Option for SL Tamils in 2005 — An Important Appraisal
Gerald Peiris, whose original refereed essay in 2005 in Faultlines, Volume 17, Journal of the Institute for Conflict Management, New Delhi …. is entitled “Federalism and the ‘Federal Option’ for Sri Lanka” ….. Its Table of Contents is reproduced … Continue reading →
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The Economist reviews the Presidential Elections from Its Seat in the Clouds
The Economist: “The Rajapaksa brothers are back in Sri Lanka,” ….. A convincing win for Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the presidential election divides the electorate on communal lines, 17 November 2019** FOR NEARLY ten years the Rajapaksa family ran Sri Lanka. … Continue reading →
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Shambolic Cricket Politics induces Mahela to steer clear of Sri Lanka Cricket
Andrew Fidel Fernando, in ESPNcricinfo, 26 May 2019, where the title reads “Not the right place for me’ – Jayawardene declines SLC World Cup offer Mahela Jayawardene had been invited to play a role in Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign, … Continue reading →
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The Rajapaksas as Pillars of Populism and Authoritarianism
Kanishka Jayasuriya, in East Asia Forum, 27 November 2019, where the title reads “The Sri Lankan election and authoritarian populism” … with highlights initiated by The Editor, Thuppahi The election on 16 November 2019 of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa … Continue reading →
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Jehan Perera evaluates New President’s Cautious Approach
Jehan Perera, in Island, 28 January 2020, where the title is “Adopt a problem solving approach for the north” Contrary to expectations the government is treading a cautious path with regard to past commitments on controversial matters made by the … Continue reading →
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Tales of War and Heroic Action around Kokavil Tower
Shanika Sriyananda in Sunday Observer, 12 June 2020, where the title runs “Saved through blood, sweat and tears” Her voice quivers when she reads out the certificate given by the Government in honour of her son’s bravery; she could not … Continue reading →
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Goolbai Gunasekara secures Well-earned Honours
Nanda Pethiyagoda, in Island, 4 January 2020, where the title is “Dr. Goolbai Gunasekara Wins the Life Time Achievement Award in the Field of Education“ The moment I heard that Goolbai had won this prestigious annual award presented by The … Continue reading →
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The Eastern Regions of Sri Lanka in British Times
Michael Roberts My D. Phil dissertation at Oxford in the early 1960s centred on British agrarian policy in the mid-nineteenth century and therefore included the British efforts to revive the tank irrigation systems of the Sinhala past. Several British colonial … Continue reading →
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