Monthly Archives: March 2015

Lee’s five powerful lessons for Lanka

Posted on March 28, 2015 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen All that man wants is freedom from fear and hunger. The entire gamut of human rights stems from these two basic freedoms which ensure man’s right to life, property and dignity. In a society where there is … Continue reading →

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ISIS: The mystery behind the monster

Posted on March 20, 2015 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen “… when you see them pray, you will look to them and think they are better than you; when they fast, you will think that they are better than you; they will recite Qur’an very well but … Continue reading →

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South Asian Great Game: Do not modify our non-aligned policy

Posted on March 13, 2015 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen During the Great Game of the 19th century when Britain and Russia tried to outdo each other in wooing Afghanistan, a political cartoon published in Punch, or the London Charivari on November 30, 1878 showed Afghanistan’s Emir … Continue reading →

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Alleged war crimes: Restorative justice with truth and reconciliation

Posted on March 6, 2015 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen For how long can Sri Lanka play hide and seek with the Western powers which, for reasons political or otherwise, seek to hold the country’s leadership and the security forces accountable for war crimes alleged to have … Continue reading →

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