Author: Mrs. Moonesinghe

My Identity as Sri Lankan – My Birthright.

Many Sri Lankans are feeling insecure following the violence and communal unrest since Easter Sunday. Death and destruction consequent to the Easter bombings revived memories of similar incidents of destabilization over the past several years and it is having a cumulative effect on personal and national security concerns. There is confusion regarding personal security…

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Bombs and Chaos Yet Again

All though we live in a turbulent world we must remember that life is essentially about accommodation and co habitation. Yes, it is all about living in peace with our compatriots, maintaining relationships with understanding for our mutual welfare. However, in the Sri Lankan context relationships are influenced increasingly by political ideologies directed by politicians wanting to advance their political parties and, even more, their own political ambitions. Who gets trampled upon or pushed aside in the process is of no consequence to the players on the field. Might become right…

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WELCOME TO MY BLOG

Political Onlooker is a blog that contains in-depth analysis on several key political issues in Sri Lanka. The site contains articles that have appeared largely in the Sunday Island newspaper.

Mrs. Moonesinghe is a graduate from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She had edited two books on Nation Building and has also authored a book on Buddhism - Thus Have I Heard - and a fictional book of short stories - Build a Bridge.


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