Opinion

Requiem for Macron’s African policy

Viktor Goncharov: On July 26, 2023, senior members of Niger’s presidential guard, normally tasked with protecting president Mohamed Bazoum, announced that they had ousted him from power, holding him hostage

New Lanka mandates before new amendments

by Jehan Perera: THE interest in the electoral process has suddenly been sparked off by news that the government is contemplating holding a referendum on abolishing the executive presidency. The

Independent Palestinian state is only solution

by Zillur Rahaman: AMONG the recent global crises, the most complex and long-lasting is the Palestinian and Israeli crisis in the Middle East. Neither the United Nations nor any other

Suffering of Gaza’s civilian population

Following the brutal attacks by Hamas, the Israeli offensive in Gaza is ongoing, causing high civilian casualties. Urgent humanitarian access is needed. There can be no return to the situation

The curse of identity politics

Unusual public criticism of India by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau following the murder of a Sikh separatist in Canada has once again focused international attention on the movement for

Worrying reluctance to tread reformist path

Shawdesh Desk: THE oft repeated comparison between the economic and political chaos that prevailed before president Ranil Wickremesinghe took office and the stability thereafter is wearing thin. Mahatma Gandhi’s observation

Women: key to ending world hunger

Cesar Chelala: IT IS one of the world’s greatest tragedies, and it is still neglected. In 2021, the world reached a new, although unwelcome landmark: the number of people affected

China’s economy on upward trajectory

Imran Khalid : THE 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou, China, stands as a grand spectacle of unity, athleticism and cultural exchange. However, beyond the thrilling sporting events and