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The Geopolitical Crucible and the Intelligence State: An Investigative Analysis of the 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings and the China-Rajapaksa Proxy Hypothesis
The coordinated suicide bombings that struck Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, targeting three churches and three luxury hotels, represent a seminal moment not only in the history of South Asian terrorism but in the shifting architecture of the global order. While the immediate aftermath saw the Sri Lankan government and international entities such as…
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The Paper Trail of a Lie: How a “Wanted” Notice Hid a Spy in Plain Sight
“The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam are seeking immediate information regarding the whereabouts of the person pictured. He is considered dangerous and is wanted for fraud. We are urgently searching for this individual. Anyone with information is asked to contact the nearest police station or camp immediately.”
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America’s Shadow War Returns to Latin America
At dawn, the Pacific rolls in quietly along the ragged Baja coast. Far offshore, a hulking silhouette with no beacon shows on fishermen’s phones as a blank space — a ship without a public identity. Onshore, the talk is not of naval tactics but of missing cousins, extortion at warehouses, and a fentanyl economy that…
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ISI at 77: The Hidden Hand Behind South Asia’s Instability
As Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) marks its 77th year, what should have been an occasion to reflect on national service is instead a grim reminder of a legacy steeped in covert warfare, cross-border terrorism, and regional destabilisation. Established in 1948, the ISI has grown far beyond its original mandate of military intelligence. Today, it is…
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ISI at 77: The Hidden Hand Behind South Asia’s Instability
At 77, the ISI has outgrown its intelligence role to become a regional menace. Its legacy, marked by terror sponsorship, democratic subversion, and humanitarian catastrophes, demands global attention.
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Agents of Influence or Betrayal? A Firsthand Reflection on Gary Anandasangaree, Stewart Bell, and Rohan Gunaratna in Canadian Public Life
Canada prides itself on multiculturalism, transparency, and justice. Yet, the recent actions of three influential figures—Gary Anandasangaree, Stewart Bell, and Rohan Gunaratna—raise significant questions about motives, loyalty, and integrity within the spheres of politics, media, and academia. Using both publicly available documentation and my lived experience, this article critically examines the roles and integrity of…
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Six Years On: Easter Sunday Carnage, Conspiracy Allegations, and the Quest for Justice – A Somber Anniversary Clouded by Questions
Sri Lanka approaches the sixth anniversary of the April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday bombings with both remembrance and unresolved grief. Memorial masses and candlelight vigils are planned to honor the 269 victims of the coordinated suicide attacks on churches and hotels. Yet this solemn commemoration is clouded by controversy, as new allegations suggest the tragedy…
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Intelligence by Deception and the Dark Blueprint of State-Sponsored Terrorism: How Pakistan’s ISI Tactics Inspired Sri Lanka’s Military Intelligence and Shaped the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
This paper examines a critical dimension of modern geopolitics in South Asia: the alleged orchestration of terrorist activities by state military intelligence units to further political agendas. Of particular focus is the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its role in undermining international peace efforts through covert support of militant proxies. The article further investigates how…
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Unmasking the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday Bombings: Intelligence Deception, Political Agendas, and State Involvement
The 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, which resulted in the deaths of over 250 individuals, have long been attributed to the Islamist extremist group National Thowheeth Jama’ath (NTJ), allegedly operating under the influence of ISIS. However, increasing evidence suggests the attack was not solely a terrorist act but a complex intelligence operation with…
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Seaborn Terrorist Tactics and Global Maritime Security: Emerging Threats and Countermeasures
Maritime terrorism poses a significant and evolving threat to global security, particularly in regions with substantial maritime trade. The Sea Tigers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka pioneered sophisticated seaborn guerrilla tactics, inspiring groups like Al-Qaeda’s naval division in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Shabaab in Somalia, the Houthis in Yemen, and…