Asia

Can fuel-reliant South Asia survive the next global conflict?

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Can fuel-reliant South Asia survive the next global conflict?

[ad_1] Amid signs that the US and Iran have paused their latest round of hostilities, it is time to examine the economies that the conflict effectively brought to a standstill this year. In March 2026, when the exchange of threats and missiles choked the Strait of Hormuz, the bill landed on the doors of Dhaka, … Read more

How Martin Wickramasinghe shaped an understanding of Sri Lanka – and South Asia

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How Martin Wickramasinghe shaped an understanding of Sri Lanka – and South Asia

[ad_1] The Koggala Folk Museum, located around 15 km from the southern coastal village of Galle, stands as one of the largest museums and collections of cultural artefacts in Sri Lanka. On weekdays the parking area is almost always occupied by buses, hired by schools across the island for field trips. Depending on the time … Read more