Blockade as war – the perilous logic of strangulation
By Brahma Chellaney/Japan Times New Delhi, April 17 -l A naval blockade is not merely a coercive tactic to prevent vessels from entering or leaving a country’s ports. It is an act of war. History points out that this distinction matters. Yet it is precisely...
Maldivians signal disillusionment with President Muizzu
President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling party suffered a double setback in the April 4 referendum on electoral reform and local elections, reflecting growing discontent over his administration’s political and economic decisions since taking office in late 2023.
Lt.Gen. Susan Coyle named first woman to lead Australian army
Canberra, April 13 (TOB) – Australia has appointed Lt Gen Susan Coyle as its next chief of army, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the force. Coyle, an officer with more than three decades of service, will begin her...
Criticism against the government on an intent to establish a one-party Rule
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, April 3 – In recent times, opposition political circles have been raising criticisms that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the leading party of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), intends to establish a one-party rule in Sri Lanka. Among Tamil politicians,...
The draft Protection of the State from Terrorism Act is more draconian than the existing Prevention of Terrorism Act
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, February 15 – The draft Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), published by the National People’s Power (NPP) government in December 2025, is the third attempt aimed at replacing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), which has been in...
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