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The development of S.B.D. de Silva’s political economy Shiran Illanperuma For those who knew him or have read his work, the late S.B.D. de Silva could be considered one of the greatest political economists ever produced by Sri Lanka. In fact, many might say that he is...
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by polity.lk | Jun 24, 2025 | Politics
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Kasun Kavishka
by polity.lk | Jun 18, 2025 | Media
Queer Representation in Sri Lankan Media: A Double-Edged Sword? Kasun Kavishka Queer[1] representation in the media is a polarising topic that has sparked many debates in recent years, revealing its transformative powers as well as its potential pitfalls in the LGBTQ+...
The Sarajevo Declaration of the Gaza Tribunal
Gaza Tribunal
by polity.lk | Jun 10, 2025 | Palestine
The Sarajevo Declaration of the Gaza Tribunal Gaza Tribunal We, the members of the Gaza Tribunal, having gathered in Sarajevo from 26 to 29 May 2025, declare our collective moral outrage at the continuing genocide in Palestine, our solidarity with the people of...
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Themal Ellawala
by polity.lk | Jun 4, 2025 | Politics
‘Crop Top Terrorism’ and the Security State in Sri Lanka Themal Ellawala The evening of 28 February 2025. A friend and I left his house in Mount Lavinia to board a waiting PickMe three-wheeler. As I stepped out, I noticed a group of five uniformed army and police...