Shrewd political leadership paved way for victory

PRESIDENT Rajapaksa never failed to increase the cadre of Armed Forces. The strength of the Civil Security Force was increased from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel. He provided the funds necessary for strengthening the Armed Forces and police notwithstanding the strictures imposed by the world economic crisis

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Friends and enemies: a note on the politics of doorways

I have heard people say that there are no permanent friends or enemies in politics. I also remember reading somewhere that if a person has one good friend he should be happy and that if he has two he is extremely fortunate indeed.

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Restoring long-term peace and stability - Part II:

Prosperity with balanced regional growth

Raising our national profile will also help us immensely in our interactions with the global community of nations and international organizations. It is also essential that, concurrently, we encourage and nurture local entrepreneurship. This is especially the case in the north

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Anil K. Moonesinghe and the Citroen project

Anil was in the Upper Sixth (Arts) Form of Royal College, Colombo, when I joined the class in January 1945. He was reading British History, Government and English Literature - if my memory is correct - whilst I was reading Latin, Greek and English Literature.

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By The Third Eye:

Understanding the JVP

Even though many of us among the English speaking/reading elite class tend to look down upon JVP politics as those of the upstarts, the writer for one believes that the JVP has a very valid political cause that appeals to the educated but non elite gentry in this country.

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