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Opinion

Justice vs. Power

The dramatic standoff surrounding the attempted arrest of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has drawn global attention to the intricate interplay of justice, power, and public sentiment in a democracy.

Promises in Peril

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s meteoric rise to the presidency in Sri Lanka has been followed by a sobering realisation: the promises made during a campaign in the heat of a national crisis are far easier to make than to keep.

Quiet Revolutionary

In the summer of 1991, in his first budget speech as India’s Finance Minister, when Dr Mannmohan Singh presented his economic vision to rescue India’s faltering economy, it became clear that it was no ordinary moment.

Many sides to the H1B visa debate

US President-elect Donald Trump is in an unusual position - trying to please both billionaire tech guys who fund his campaigns and his hard-core base. Immigration and the H1B visa have become contentious among Trump's core supporters and moderates.

Gotabaya cornered

On closer reflection, economic mismanagement and the Covid-19 pandemic have compelled Sri Lanka to battle its worst economic crisis in seven decades.

Trial Run

The transit is expected to be completed in 24 days, a saving of over two weeks travel time when compared to the 40 days needed for the Red Sea route.

IPEF Challenges

The IPEF is being viewed by many as a counterweight to the promise of prosperity doled out by Chinese ascendence. However, the question is whether IPEF is a sufficient effort or is it too little too late?