Graduated from the university of Colombo with a masters in International Relations. Have worked in a number of fields including travel, event management & political campaign management. Contributed to social welfare , youth upbringing & education through my own social foundation. Was a self made - grassroot politician. Held the position of a deputy chair of a political caucus , the chair of the graduates association of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party in the District of Kegalle. Served the people of Kegalle District as a council member. Passionate writer, blogger & political analyst. Currently working as a strategist for a global digital health initiative. A father of a loving daughter. Above all - a proud & a patriotic Sri Lankan.
Photo credit – https://twitter.com/RideCannondale/status/657242682478186496 Sri Lanka seems to be hellbent on demonizing the Canadian version of the ethnic issue. While that is worth an entire debate, we could still follow and learn […]
Photo Credit – Reuters In politics a leader’s political security is guaranteed by trusted comrades around him. This was true to the Romans, true to the soviets & true to any modern […]
Photo Credit NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-likely-nothing-peace-rcna25583 “In archaeology you uncover the unknown. In diplomacy you cover the known” Thomas Pickering Looking at various ways diplomacy has been used in the Russia – Ukraine […]
Summary “Sri Lanka has no records of being complicit in attempting to harm India’s interest unless it is in the Game of Cricket. However we all know the role India played in […]
BY DHANUKA DICKWELLA Summary “Sri Lanka has just elected a new president. Despite the support by many parties Dullas Alahapperuma could not succeed. This is an analysis to see whether his defeat […]
By Dhanuka Dickwella Summary – “On the 20th July Sri Lankan parliament will vote to elect a new President. There are four contenders & the article is to analyze each ones fortunes […]
By Dhaka Dickwella Opportunists would lose anything but an opportunity. Wherever there is a power vacuum such characters would enter as the new force to fill the void. This is what is […]
BY DHANUKA DICKWELLA Dynasties are prone to fall. Immaterial whether they are of Royal or political by nature. A dynasty will emerge , rise & fall. This was true to the Qings, […]
By Dhanuka Dickwella Caucus is one of the most fascinating parts of the world, history & culture . We could only think of India as a close competitor in terms of its […]
By Dhanuka Dickwella ” when people are collectively influenced by the time period in which they were born ,these influences tend to bond people across the whole generation, forming a large social […]
South Asian politics is emotionally driven. Being rational has not been a part of the said political culture. How successful you are as a politician will depend on how skillfully you could flame the […]
In the grand theater of the world, various actors would be playing various roles every so often. Some would be heroic personas , some would be destined traitors, some are unsung heroes & […]
Religion is a super sensitive topic. Although religions are born to promote peace, harmony , coexistence , love , empathy we have seen gruesome conflicts emerging globally in the name of religion. From ancient crusaders […]
The French Election has become much more important than just another European Election. The very reason is one outcome in particular could have earth shattering impacts beyond the shores of continental Europe. If incumbent President Emmanuel Macron wins […]
If a man’s ego is way bigger than his own life, it could bring more damage to him as well as & an entire nation. I have nothing personal against the well […]
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