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Commentary and analysis from our columnists.

A crude oil tanker at sea

What the Hormuz crisis teaches small, trade-reliant states

When a distant strait can move your fuel bill overnight, resilience stops being optional.

OpinionRavi Kumar14 June 2026

Central Bank of Sri Lanka

The IMF tightrope: discipline versus relief

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Servers inside a data centre

AI is coming for the services economy — that’s an opportunity

Opinion11 June 20261 min read

The ramparts of Galle Fort

Don’t let the tourism boom repeat old mistakes

Opinion10 June 20261 min read

The Palace of Westminster, London

A free press is the reform Sri Lanka can’t skip

Opinion9 June 20261 min read

Beira Lake in Colombo

Opinion: Sri Lanka’s recovery is real, but fragile

Opinion3 June 20261 min read

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