Author: Saliya Weerakoon

How does one man consistently get it right in Earth’s most unpredictable political stage play? Meet Allan J. Lichtman, a historian with a seemingly magical Midas touch who has been calling US Presidential Elections with eerie accuracy since 1984. While most political pundits and pollsters scramble to keep up with the tides of public opinion, Lichtman calmly unveils the future, his predictions as steady as a seasoned fortune teller’s gaze into a crystal ball. But how does he do it? Is he a modern-day Nostradamus, gifted with supernatural foresight, or is something deeper at play here? Lichtman’s method Lichtman’s method,…

The image of Sheikh Hasina, the once revered ‘queen’ of Bangladesh, fleeing to neighbouring India is one that would have been unimaginable just a few weeks ago. Yet here we are, watching in disbelief as the tides of power shift in dramatic and unpredictable ways. Just months ago, I wrote about the precarious situation in Bangladesh, warning that the anti-Hasina movement was gaining traction despite her apparent electoral victory. The world, however, dismissed these concerns, blinded by the spectacle of economic success that Bangladesh had become. Between 2009 and 2023, the country’s meteoric rise to prosperity was hailed as a…

Berlin (06/12 – 7) In the grand chessboard of global geopolitics, the Indian Ocean has emerged as a queen, commanding respect and attention. The post-pandemic era has not only unveiled the resilience of South Asian nations but also spotlighted their potential in shaping the future world order. At the heart of this evolving narrative are India, an emerging superpower, and its neighbours, including the enchanting island nation of Sri Lanka. The dynamic interplay of these nations is not just a regional story but a chapter in the saga of global transformation.The resilience of South Asia during the pandemic cannot be understated. As the world grappled with unprecedented challenges, this region showcased a remarkable spirit of solidarity. Communities, transcending national borders, came together,…