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June 2, 2009 | Tough Road Ahead for Post Civil-War Sri Lanka

Alessandra Radicati: Now that the civil war seems to be over, the current Sri Lankan government needs to avoid the mistakes of its predecessors and embrace the Tamil community, not alienate it further. How the Government implements post conflict policies will be vital in the country’s reunification.

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May 19, 2009 | Sri Lankan Peace Requires Immediate Effort

The end of Sri Lanka’s 25-year civil war leaves crucial work: The Tamil Tiger’s use of humans as shields and the army’s heavy approach caused a humanitarian emergency and a refugee crisis. ++ Alarming loss of civilian lives causes bitterness amongst Tamils. ++ The government needs to signal change by establishing a devolved government and by starting a national healing process by

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April 24, 2009 | Sri Lankan Crisis Must Not Be Ignored

Despite UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaking of the “tens of thousands” of lives at risk in Sri Lanka, the “international community has barely stirred”. ++ The situation in Sri Lanka is complicated, morally and legally, where both parties are acting in ways that endanger innocent civilians. ++ The US has engaged in quiet behind the scenes diplomacy, but the time for that has passed. ++ “The

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March 4, 2009 | Pakistan in Chaos Following Latest Attacks

The threat of extremists is growing day by day, and at the same time the grip of the current government is slipping. ++ The economy is weakening, prompting concerns
for the future of the country. ++ The latest victims were the touring Sri Lankan cricket team. ++ Initial suspicions are that the Tamil Tigers are responsible. ++ Islamist extremists or members of the Taliban based in Pakistan could

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