Editorial

Editorial

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Editorial - Whose Self-Determination? 
When Argentina's players unfurled a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after their World Cup semifinal victory over England this week, the British state required no time for reflection. Within a day, Downing Street had urged FIFA to investigate, ministers had denounced the gesture, and the Prime Minister's spokesperson had delivered the line that "the World Cup might not be ours, but…

Open War

Aug 10, 2006
Lead Story
So much for international commitment to peace.

Inopportune Moment

Jul 27, 2006
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A Japanese ban will have the same effect as the others

Déjà vu

Jul 15, 2006
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Elaborate theatre to appease international demands

Twice Not Shy

Jun 30, 2006
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A lasting political solution means regional peace

Dead End

Jun 16, 2006
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Nothing has changed since the ‘War for Peace’ ended.

Silent Complicity

May 18, 2006
Lead Story
International silence is emboldening Sri Lanka’s military.

Inevitable Outcome

May 18, 2006
Lead Story
Sooner or later, there will be a return to open war.

Lacking Conviction

May 5, 2006
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The international monitors have set a dangerous precedent.

Regrettable, counterproductive

Apr 17, 2006
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Canada’s banning of the LTTE will embolden the Sinhala hawks and bring war closer.

Sign of the Times

Apr 17, 2006
Lead Story
Sinhala chauvinism lies just below Sri Lanka’s surface
Open War
Inopportune Moment
Déjà vu
Twice Not Shy
Dead End
Silent Complicity
Inevitable Outcome
Lacking Conviction
Regrettable, counterproductive
Sign of the Times
Race War
Open War
Inopportune Moment
Déjà vu
Twice Not Shy
Dead End
Silent Complicity
Inevitable Outcome
Lacking Conviction
Regrettable, counterproductive