Monthly Archives: November 2019

Is Trump the ‘Chosen One’ or Judas of the Palestinians?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Today, November 29, is the International Day of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Why such a day and why only for the Palestinians? This is because the international conscience, whatever little left of it, recognises that the … Continue reading →

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Foreign policy challenges for new Rajapaksa govt.

Posted on November 22, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Last Saturday’s election was more free and fair than the 2015 presidential election in more than one way. Violence and election law violations saw a drastic reduction during this election when compared to the 2015 election. Also … Continue reading →

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Let no one distort the will of the sovereign people

Posted on November 15, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Tomorrow’s presidential election is a D-day. It is the day on which we should feel that we are the true kings and queens of this county as we exercise our franchise to elect our chief servant. In … Continue reading →

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If politicians are faithful to promises, Lanka can grow in stature

Posted on November 8, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen In the afterglow of the 1969 moon landing, a political analyst quipped that if politicians had been like Pinocchio, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin would have been disappointed to note that before they set foot on the … Continue reading →

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