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Author: Sudat Pasqual

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Colombo, Elections, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

Bottom Dwelling Scum Suckers and Catfish

There is a joke that has been floating for a while with regard to the value added by lawyers to our daily existence. It asks the question whether you know the difference…

Sudat Pasqual Sudat Pasqual on 02/18/2010
Colombo, Economy, Elections, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War, War Crimes

Between a Horek and a Mule

Over 6 decades of independence and universal adult franchise and SL has reached probably the lowest points of its political life. Listening, reading and drawing inferences from what’s coming out and not…

Sudat Pasqual Sudat Pasqual on 12/30/200912/27/2009
Colombo, Elections, Media and Communications, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

We will reap what we sow: Sri Lanka’s Presidential contenders

In a one dimensional interview with the , General Sarath Fonseka outlined his grievances before the people and we got an idea why he is running for the highest office in the…

Sudat Pasqual Sudat Pasqual on 11/29/2009
Colombo, Foreign Relations

Sri Lanka’s new found friends: Looking for love in all the wrong places

Reading about GOSL’s latest foreign foray is like venturing into an oncologist’s office; you suspect that there is something wrong with your system but you hope that it’s nothing serious. But, deep…

Sudat Pasqual Sudat Pasqual on 11/22/200911/20/2009
Colombo, Elections, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

The opposition needs common sense, not a common candidate

Much has been said, written and speculated about the anticipated presidential candidacy of General Sarath Fonseka. In my case, something good has come out of this SF for President business. I found…

Sudat Pasqual Sudat Pasqual on 11/18/2009
Colombo, Foreign Relations, IDPs and Refugees, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy: Speaking in many tongues and still not making any sense

Is it just me or are you also wondering how many times can the government of Sri Lanka shoot itself in the foot or put the proverbial foot in the mouth when…

Sudat Pasqual Sudat Pasqual on 11/12/200911/11/2009

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