HeyJaredLeo Nirsha Darshan
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- Sep 29, 2026
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Sri Lanka Set to Exit IMF Agreement as President Dissanayake Rejects Austerity; Economists Warn of Severe Risks - THE AsiaN (opens the original)
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By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka is preparing to pull out of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program period concludes in March. The decision follows President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s firm rejection of new austerity measures proposed by the Washington-based lender, reliable political sources confirmed. The IMF had put forward two major proposals to continue its fiscal consolidation framework: reducing or completely
Indian Defence Minister Visits Sri Lanka after 38 Years - THE AsiaN (opens the original)
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By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: With geopolitical tensions and maritime security challenges escalating in the Indian Ocean region, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka for an official visit. The visit—widely viewed across South Asian political and security circles as a critical milestone—is set to elevate bilateral strategic relations. Significantly, this marks the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka in nearly four decades. The last such official visit too
Sri Lanka’s Strategic Role in the Indo-Pacific Amid Japan’s New Dry Dock Expansion - THE AsiaN (opens the original)
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By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: The Indo-Pacific region is currently reaching a historical turning point along the maritime trade routes that serve as the nervous system of the global economy, as well as in the security environment surrounding them. The rise of Eastern naval superpowers and the lag in traditional global naval infrastructure have forced the creation of new alliances and strategies in international politics. In this context, the announcement by Japan—the world’s third-largest shipb
"Judges Cannot Hear Their Own Case": Prof. G.L. Peiris Challenges - THE AsiaN (opens the original)
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By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: In a foundational principle of natural justice, no person—or institution—can be a judge in their own cause. Yet, the Sri Lankan government’s latest constitutional maneuvering threatens to force the judiciary into precisely this compromised position. In an exclusive interview with Virakesari, Professor G.L. Peiris, a veteran constitutional scholar and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, forcefully articulated the grave implications of a proposed constitutional amend
Navigating the Great Power Rivalry - THE AsiaN (opens the original)
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COLOMBO: Despite temporarily banning foreign research vessels and ships due to intense international pressure, the Sri Lankan government was ultimately forced to reopen its ports by formulating standardized operating procedures applicable to all nations. This delicate pivot clearly illustrates the immense diplomatic pressure Colombo faces as it attempts to maintain strict neutrality amid a intensifying geopolitical chess match between global superpowers. To counter China’s expanding maritime inf
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