Author: Dhanuka Dickwella
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The Three Brothers’ Military Alliance: A New Geo-strategic Axis
In 2026, the logic of regional defense has been shattered. Linking the Bosporus, the Caucasus, and the Indus, a “closed-loop” trilateral axis has emerged between Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan. Known as the “Three Brothers,” this alliance has moved beyond symbolic drills to create a profound geostrategic challenge for India, Russia, and the West. We analyze…
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I feel your presence
An intimate poetic descent into the Boreal forest of the soul. Exploring the intersection of power, infidelity, and empathy, the author of the “Lust, Life, and Love” trilogy reveals the “imperfectly perfect” human beneath the masks of the Hunchback, the God, and the King.
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Walking in shadows
A visceral poetic exploration of identity, geopolitical resilience, and the “Maestro’s” soul. From the “hunchback” shores of a strategic island to the shadowed corridors of human desire, this poem challenges you to look past the mask and see the eyes within
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The Indian Ocean’s Fault Line: Sri Lanka at the Brink
As the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Sri Lanka has transitioned from a recovering economy to a strategic hostage. Caught between skyrocketing energy costs, a decapitated export sector, and the literal sinking of foreign assets in its territorial waters, the island nation faces systemic strangulation that threatens to ignite widespread social unrest
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The Caucasus Chessboard: Will Baku Become a ‘Gun for Hire’?
In the shadow of the Caspian, a new game of influence is unfolding. As Baku navigates a landscape of shifting empires and rising tensions, we ask the critical question: Is Azerbaijan poised to become a “gun for hire” in the regional power struggle? A deep dive into the strategic maneuvers defining the Caucasus in 2026
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The First Balkan War: The Prelude to Global Catastrophe
Before the trenches of the Western Front and the tragedy of Sarajevo, there was 1912. The First Balkan War was not just a regional skirmish; it was a “curtain raiser” for global catastrophe. Driven by the secret “Gold Diplomacy” of France, the Pan-Slavic ambitions of Russia, and the existential dread of Austria-Hungary, an unholy alliance…
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” The Man Who Hijacked a Plane for a Hug: The True Story of Sepala Ekanayake”
In 1982, Sepala Ekanayake committed the unthinkable: hijacking an Alitalia Boeing 747 with 300 passengers to reunite with his son. While often romanticized as an act of paternal love, his gamble triggered a global legal crisis that forced Sri Lanka to rewrite its laws. Discover the true story of the “Sky Pirate” who held the…
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Defeat of Lebanese Hezbollah through the lens of ‘Game Theory.’
What happened to the “undefeatable” Hezbollah? From a stable Nash Equilibrium to a total collapse of deterrence, this article dissects the strategic miscalculations that led to the silencing of the Levant’s most formidable paramilitary force.
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The Hunger Trap: A Roadmap to Sri Lanka’s Ironclad Food Security
Food security is more than a definition; it’s a test of national stability. From rail-based logistics to maritime resources, discover why Sri Lanka’s path to survival requires a total systemic overhaul.
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What if Valmiki Didn’t Write the Ramayana? -Reclaiming the Lion’s History.
Valmiki wrote the epic, but he was a biographer for the winning side. As a Sri Lankan, I’m looking at the “Steel” of ancient technology and the “Silk” of a stolen legacy. Was Ravana a demon, or the victim of a prehistoric global conflict? It’s time to listen to the lion’s version of history.