Security, Reconciliation and Sustainable Development

It gives me great pleasure to address all of you at Opening Ceremony of the fifth annual symposium organised by the Kotelawala Defence University. The theme for this year’s symposium is 'Ensuring National Security Through Reconciliation and Sustainable Development'.

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Reminisces of Gold

Cocktails in New York, bombing in Baghdad

Dr. John Gooneratne is a man whose tour of duty has taken him to many parts of this world. He is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy. He has held many diplomatic posts in foreign countries ,

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Pluses of the ‘Citizens’ Report Card’ concept

Asia Foundation in collaboration with local stakeholders recently introduced the Citizens Report Card concept as a pilot project in Sri Lanka. This is a step in the right direction. This social accountability tool, once fully functional,

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