Government grapples with conflicting pressures from East and West.

Weekly Political Review Wide Angle focuses on Global Probes, Chinese Deals, and Geopolitical Dilemmas By Rohana Jith A nation still haunted by the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings now finds itself navigating another kind of turmoil—one that spans economic rescue, strategic alliances, and public trust in national security narratives. Recent developments on two fronts have thrust Sri Lanka back into international …

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Wide Angle Zoom on NPP’s Political and Economic Pressures Ahead of Local Election

Weekly Political Review Sri Lanka’s Political Tightrope: Economic Struggles, Diplomatic Wins, and Internal Challenges By Rohana Jith President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government is currently walking a delicate balance, with rays of hope and looming shadows casting over the political landscape. The upcoming local council elections have put the administration on edge, with political maneuvering intensifying. The government is pushing hard …

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