This form of warfare is deadlier and more dangerous than war with an organization with a central command and control fixed to limited territory. Experience in civil wars demonstrates that it is better to negotiate with a guerilla force with territory for their approach is more conservative than to negotiate with a decentralized network where the center of operations is a shifting one.

[09-22-2008]

Time has come to make Sri Lanka a place where equality and justice, freedom and peace will grow and flourish. We must make non-violence a way of life in our dealings. We must reject all forms of violence, hatred, bigotry and prejudice, and embrace the values of unconditional, universal love, truthfulness, courage and compassion.

[08-24-2008]

Language rights in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society afford minorities the respect due to their cultural, ethnic and religious differences. In order to appreciate the need for an unbiased language policy and its effective implementation, it is important for all Sri Lankans to learn about the causes that have led to the armed conflict, which has sapped the lifeblood of our nation over the better part of two and a half decades.

[07-28-2008]

"The cycle of violence is not only the result of war; we witness violence in all walks of life. Violence at home is an endemic problem and there are countless stories of domestic violence which are highlighted in the daily press."

[07-14-2008]

"The war will end in Sri Lanka. But to achieve this, citizens must say no to war. Citizens should not be bystanders but play an active role in demanding for a negotiated solution and a political solution with dignity for all."

[07-04-2008]

"Amongst those who believe in preventing man-made disasters the challenge is to persuade people at all levels of society that we as individuals can make a contribution to building a peaceful and stable enviroment within ourselves, in our neighbourhood and in the societies we live in."

[06-27-2008]

"The people of this country need to move beyond suspicion based on ethnic or religious differences and work together to reform and transform a society that is riddled with corruption, poverty, violence and indignity into a just society with a common future. It is not only the politicians and public servants who have a responsibility to ensure this transformation, but also the citizens of the country."

[03-11-2008]

"The implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution will be a step forward to addressing the National Question. It will build some confidence in the Tamil and Muslim communities that the government is seeking a political solution; it will also let the Sinhalese people see that the government is not committed only to the pursuit of war to the exclusion of everything else, and it will signal to the international community that an acceptable first step is being taken."

[02-11-2008]

"The implementation of the 13th Amendment will be a step forward to addressing the National Question. It will build some confidence in the Tamil and Muslim communities that the government is seeking a political solution; it will also let the Sinhalese see that the government is not committed only to the pursuit of war to the exclusion of everything else, and it will signal to the international community that an acceptable first step is being taken."

[02-11-2008]

"The final war has begun.There is little that can be done by the citizens of the country.The media will be muzzled and censored and disinformation will be an instrument of the war. The psychological war will churn up figures of military victories and triumphs which will hide the ugly face of war."

[01-24-2008]