Articles by Sanjeewani Rupasinghe

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Red Flags and Sacred Relics: The Marxist Paradox in Sri Lankan Politics
Sanjeewani Rupasinghe - TRANSCEND Media Service, 5 May 2025

3 May 2025 – A Paradox in Plain Sight – In contemporary politics, the use of myth and ritual is no longer the exclusive domain of monarchies or theocracies. Even secular and revolutionary regimes increasingly draw upon cultural and religious traditions to bolster their legitimacy.

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Identity Politics, Sexual Politics, and Violence against People in Sri Lanka
Sanjeewani Rupasinghe – TRANSCEND Media Service, 7 Apr 2025

4 Apr 2025 – From the 1971 insurrection and the 1988–89 uprisings to the decades-long civil war, Sri Lanka has endured cycles of brutality, state-sponsored impunity, and a deep disregard for human life. These dark chapters have perpetuated a culture of violence and silence.

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