Shenali D Waduge Switzerland, long celebrated for neutrality, serenity, and banking secrecy, has also quietly served as a discreet hub for global capital, both legitimate and controversial and the safe haven of dictators’ wealth. Street riots or public unrest has never been linked with Switzerland. Yet, the recent killing of a 17-year-old migrant during a police […]

Shenali D Waduge Sri Lanka Political Analyst 1. Actions of then UNSG Ban Ki-moon immediately following end of Sri Lanka’s Conflict A. Unprecedented Unilateral Action ·      First occasion in UN history that a Secretary-General personally appointed the 2011 Panel of Experts (PoE) and separately commissioned the Petrie Report, both without UNGA or UNSC mandate, after a conflict had concluded. ·      These […]

Shenali D Waduge Following US exiting UNHRC calling it a cesspool of political bias”, the United Kingdom has come forward to head the Sri Lanka Core Group which comprises of Canada, Malawi, Montenegro and North Macedonia – a cluster that aligns purely based on influence by either UK, Canada or both. Had UK & Canada […]

Shenali D Waduge The people elected Sri Lanka’s second female leader Chandrika Bandaranaiake, the daughter of the world’s first prime minister Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaiake and assassinated Prime Minister S W R D Bandaranaiake, with much hope. Her policies were a direct opposite to that of her parents. During the late 1990s, Sri Lanka embarked on […]

Shenali D Waduge Sri Lanka’s current economic collapse cannot be understood in isolation. It is tied to the 2015 regime change, orchestrated with heavy involvement of the United States and India, which removed the Mahinda Rajapaksa government (though not without its share of faults). The Yahapalana” coalition that came to power in January 2015 was a patchwork alliance of: […]

Shenali D Waduge Subject: UNHRC Mandate Overreach and the Dangerous Precedent Using Sri Lanka Excellency, I write to respectfully draw the attention of the African Union to an issue of grave concern that extends far beyond Sri Lanka and directly impacts the sovereignty and security of all nations represented in the African Union. Following the defeat […]

Shenali D Waduge Since the defeat of the LTTE in May 2009, Sri Lanka has faced continuous demands—mainly from international actors, NGOs, and local separatist lobbies—for the return of lands in the North and East said to be occupied” by the military. Much of the narrative has been driven by propaganda and not fact. Even […]

Shenali D Waduge Sri Lankan Analyst, and Advocate for National Sovereignty  Your Excellencies, I write to you as a concerned voice from Sri Lanka — the first nation to be made the testing ground of a dangerous precedent by the UNHRC, one that threatens every country in the Non-Aligned Movement. The Non-Aligned Movement was founded […]

Shenali D Waduge Non-Binding but Deadly: How UNHRC Resolution A/HRC/60/21 (2025) could destroy Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty UNHRC resolutions are technically non-binding. Yet for Sri Lanka, ending terrorism has been met with relentless scrutiny—a witch hunt targeting select war heroes and commanding officers. Every Resolution since 2009 has been a ticking time bomb, made worse by the 2015 […]

Shenali D Waduge Sri Lanka’s position should stand firm: The 2025 UNHRC report systematically alleges state misconduct while bypassing its original mandate, due process, impartiality, and sovereignty. Despite pages and pages of reports or statements, condemnations or allegations, that the UNHRC churns annually, it is dangerously diverting from its original mandate given in Resolution 60/251. The […]

Shenali D Waduge We are concerned about the consistent manner that successive UN High Commissioners for Human Rights have been involved or caved into pressure by a handful of bloc nations using the UNHRC to exert political pressure over nations. Not only have resolutions been intrusive, and beyond the Human Rights Councils advisory mandate as […]

Shenali D Waduge Sri Lanka’s victory over the LTTE in May 2009 was not just a military success — it was the liberation of an entire nation from one of the most ruthless terrorist organisations in the world. After nearly 30 years of suicide bombings, assassinations, ethnic cleansing, and child soldier recruitment, the country was […]

Shenali D Waduge Hambantota Port has been wrongly portrayed as a symbol of China’s debt trap diplomacy.” In truth, it was a strategic infrastructure investment, misrepresented by local and foreign actors with geopolitical agendas. Here are the facts. Hambantota Port: A Factual Q&A Historical Maritime Significance ·      The name Hambantota” is believed to derive from Sampan-thota,” meaning port of sampans—for small […]

Shenali D Waduge As Western nations begin reversing aggressive LGBTQIA+ policies—especially those targeting children and youth—evidence reveals a wave of institutional regret, legal turmoil, and personal trauma. Countries that once pioneered youth gender transitions are now shutting down clinics, halting puberty blockers, and urging psychotherapy over irreversible treatments. Former advocates, medical experts, and detransitioners themselves […]

Shenali D Waduge A tribute to the world’s most misunderstood mass murderer and his liberation-through-terror campaign. They say greatness demands sacrifice—and Velupillai Prabakaran understood this better than most. He wasn’t content with speeches; he offered the world a blueprint: to build a homeland, first destroy the present; to claim justice, first silence every voice—especially your […]

Shenali D Waduge There was a time — not too long ago — when life was rooted in villages, families, faith, and community. People lived modestly, but with dignity. Homes were humble, yet filled with warmth. Families shared meals, elders were cared for, and children played under open skies, free from fear. Evenings were filled […]

Over the last two decades, the Western education system—particularly in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union—has undergone a dramatic ideological shift. Under the banners of inclusivity,” diversity,” and progress,” gender ideology and LGBTQIA+ curricula were introduced into classrooms—often without parental knowledge or consent. What began as anti-bullying efforts evolved into sweeping programs that […]

Shenali Waduge India’s strategic colonization of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province—centered around Trincomalee—is not a coincidence but the result of decades-long encirclement through war, diplomacy, economics, and cultural erasure. What began as military intervention in the 1980s has transformed into economic domination and spiritual displacement. Today, India holds de facto control over Sri Lanka’s most valuable […]

Shenali D Waduge Political Analyst On the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the Chinese Embassy in Colombo delivered more than a message of military celebration — it reaffirmed a growing truth in Sri Lanka’s foreign policy: China is a friend who has stood with us — quietly, powerfully, and respectfully. […]

Shenali D Waduge Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith’s recent statement warning against legalizing same-sex marriage and LGBTQIA+ ideology in Sri Lanka is not merely a religious outcry — it is a national alarm echoed by the majority of the populace heard across party lines, faiths, and generations. The President’s response echoes the opposite, and demands a far […]

Shenali D Waduge Silent Agents, Sold Nation: How Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty Is Being Traded by Its OwnA deep dive into how political elites are enabling foreign capture of Sri Lanka’s national assets — one MoU, one silent betrayal at a time. Sovereignty is not always lost in battle. Sometimes, it is surrendered in silence — through […]

Shenali D Waduge In just five months, the JVP-NPP-led government under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed 35 agreements with India — the largest, fastest foreign policy shift in Sri Lanka’s post-independence history. What was promised as a new era of transparency, sovereignty, and people-first governance has instead raised urgent questions: This is not partnership. This is strategic entrapment. […]

Shenali Waduge Part 1https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-1-the-35-india-sri-lanka-agreements-under-president-anura-kumara-dissanayake-dec-2024-apr-2025/The agreements Part 2https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-2-strategic-impact-assessment-of-the-35-agreements-signed-between-sri-lanka-and-india-dec-2024-apr-2025/ Impact of the 35 agreements on Sri Lanka’s sovereignty Part 3https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-3-35-indo-lanka-agreements-strategic-entrapment-or-regional-partnership/  How Sri Lanka is now trapped by these 35 agreements Part 4https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-4-35-indo-lanka-agreements-from-anti-imperialism-to-indian-alignment/35 Indo-Lanka Agreements- JVPs new stance Part 5https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-5-35-indo-lanka-agreements-unconstitutional-legal-and-sovereignty-concerns/Legal & constitutional concerns Part 6https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-6-35-indo-lanka-agreements-geopolitical-risks-strategic-precedents-the-indian-footprint-in-sri-lanka/Geopolitical risks for Sri Lanka Part 7https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/part-7-35-indo-lanka-agreements-an-urgent-appeal-to-the-jvp-npp-leadership/Urgent Appeal to the President & JVP/NPP

Shenali D Waduge The name Eelam” was never Tamil in origin, nor did it denote a separate ethnic homeland. It is a historical term rooted in the identity of the Sinhalese — the island’s first and continuous inhabitants. While Part 1 exposed the linguistic and literary distortions behind the modern separatist claim, this second part […]

Shenali D Waduge Eelam — a word that triggered a 30-year conflict — must be urgently re-examined. The term Tamil Eelam” has come to symbolize demands for a separate Tamil state in Sri Lanka. But few stop to ask: What did Eelam” originally mean? Contrary to separatist claims, historical, linguistic, and literary evidence shows that […]

Shenali D Waduge The history of Sri Lanka is deeply intertwined with stories of its diverse peoples, among whom the Tamil community is one. Understanding the origins and arrival of Tamils in Sri Lanka is crucial—not only to appreciate the island’s complex cultural mosaic but also to clarify longstanding myths and contested narratives that have […]

Shenali D Waduge Education Reforms Sri Lanka PPT for 2025.07.11 for Parliament new The Hidden Agenda: Erasing Sri Lankan Identity from Grade 1 THE PROMISE: We will nurture global citizens who embrace sustainability, innovation, and 21st-century skills.”— Official Reform Slides THE REALITY: Reforms Begin at Grades 1 & 6 in 2026 Problem:Starting the reforms at […]

Shenali D Waduge This critique is based on a close examination of the official Sri Lanka Education Reforms document (2025–2029) and reveals a stark reality: history is not taught as a standalone, mandatory subject in Grades 1 to 5 under the new curriculum. Instead, historical content is superficially scattered and diluted within other subjects, leaving […]

Shenali D Waduge Education Reforms Sri Lanka PPT for 2025.07.11 for Parliament new Part 1: https://www.shenaliwaduge.com/grades-1-5-without-history-the-education-ministrys-dangerous-neglect-of-national-heritage/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLnV1FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgI7pjLf_ZA6Hip-ksXgqxj7rkZmiD4C36A3m8IKQfR45exGaFMIOmckdUa5_aem_WcH1lDC60YFIJMy8dVS9Xw The Education Ministry’s so-called inclusion of History from Grade 6 onwards is nothing more than a sham reform — a carefully disguised tactic to continue keeping our children disconnected from their roots and national identity. The Education Ministry’s decision […]

Shenali Waduge On April 21, 2019 — Easter Sunday — Sri Lanka suffered its deadliest terror attack since the defeat of the LTTE. Coordinated suicide bombings by the National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ), an ISIS-inspired Islamist group, claimed 269 lives and injured over 500 at churches and luxury hotels nationwide. But the greatest guilt lies not […]