Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 6th September 2023
Colonial Britain ruled present Sri Lanka since signing of the Kandyan Convention in 1815 to 1972 when Sri Lanka became a Republic though nominal independence was given in February 1948. Britain’s 127 years...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Political Parties / Western hypocrisy
by Shenali Waduge · Published 2nd September 2023
In July 2022, protestors in Sri Lanka were made to believe, their protest forced the exit of the elected President. In January 2023 protestors in Brazil failed to overthrow the elected government. There are...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Ethno-Religious Issues / Lessons for Sri Lanka / LTTE Diaspora / Political Parties / Role of India / Role of Media / Role of SL Govt / National Army / Western hypocrisy
by Shenali Waduge · Published 24th July 2023
When countries with records of unprecedented mass murders feel it politically fashionable to annually commemorate an incident which took place in Sri Lanka which is miniscule to the crimes they committed, when political correctness...
Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Role of India / Role of Media / Role of West & Alliances
by Shenali Waduge · Published 22nd July 2023
Was the former President roped into pretend to be the “nationalist” candidate BEFORE or AFTERvictory? (this should answer whether nationalists were taken for a ride from the beginning) IF BEFORE – does...
Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Ethno-Religious Issues / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Role of Media / West/Asian Politics / Western hypocrisy
by Shenali Waduge · Published 5th July 2023
In France, a teenager is accused of being killed by French police. Yet, can riots, burning vehicles, stealing goods, burning libraries, damaging public property bring justice? In 2022, Sri Lanka experienced shortages in essential...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Western hypocrisy
by Shenali Waduge · Published 27th June 2023
Before we answer this question, it is important to look at who referred to these countries as “Third World” and “Developing” & the reasons for such a tag. Next, we need to look...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 24th June 2023
The slogan of the 2022 aragala activists was against “corruption” and the allegation of “collapsing the economy”. These chants were parroted by a majority of youth who were cheered by groups of elite...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Sinhale Buddhist Heritage
by Shenali Waduge · Published 14th June 2023
Elara invaded Sri Lanka with 10,80,000 troops. Elara was defeated in Vijithapura and a message was sent to send 60,000 reinforcements. Dutugemunu defeats them with only 16,000 surrendering. Rajavaliya mentions this epic battle and...
Colonial & Neo colonial / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 13th June 2023
It is unfortunate that even the “educated” in Sri Lanka have exposed themselves for their lack of knowledge in understanding the reasons for Sri Lanka’s debt. That they continue to view issues from political...
