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‘History Is About What It Means To Be Human’: Sujit Sivasundaram— #The Debrief w/Roel Raymond

In the latest episode of #TheDebrief, Roar Media Editor-in-Chief @roelraymond speaks to University of Cambridge Professor of World History Sujit Sivasundaram about his two books, ‘Islanded’ and ‘Waves Across the South’, as he recounts the importance of world history, the forgotten legacy of the global South, and where Sri Lanka is now in the crosshairs of geopolitical rivalries.

‘More Boys Are Sexually Abused Than Girls’: Milani Salptikorala — #The Debrief w/Roel Raymond

Milani Salpitikorala is an attorney-at-Law who has dedicated her life to defending abused children through her organisation, The Child Protection Force.

#WorldPressFreedomDay2021: Is The Information We Produce In The Public Good?

It’s #WorldPressFreedomDay today, and the theme for this year is ‘Information as a Public Good’, which explores what can be done in the production, distribution and reception of content to strengthen journalism, advance transparency and empower the industry.

“I Am Shocked More Women Don’t Act Out”: Kanya D’ Almedia – The Debrief w/Roel Raymond

Kanya D’Almeida is a creative writer and journalist who was shortlisted for the 2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. She speaks to Roel Raymond on what inspired the story, her journey as a journalist, womanhood and more. #TheDebrief #kanyadalmeida #roarmedia

‘Amphetamine, LSD Etc. Can Cause Psychiatric Illnesses’: Dr Jayan Mendis – The Debrief w/Roel Raymond

Does #mentalhealth get enough support from the local health system? What is the difference between needing #psychological support and #psychiatric care? Can drugs like #cannabis and #amphetamines cause psychiatric illnesses? Can the ‘war against drugs’ be sustained with mere arrests and little rehabilitation, support and care? Former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr Jayan Mendis speaks to Roel Raymond on The Debrief.

‘It Was A Great Revolution Of Our Society’: Vijitha Herath – The Debrief w/Roel Raymond

On 5 April, fifty years ago, members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) — mostly youth in their early 20s — rose in revolt against the government.

‘Any UNP Merger Will Be Conditional’: Kabir Hashim – The Debrief w/Roel Raymond

As rumours of a merger between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) abound, Senior Vice Chairman of the SJB, MP Kabir Hashim answers questions relating to the nature of a future possible alliance, what plans the SJB has for future elections and if party leader Sajith Premadasa is able to capture the popular imagination of the people.

“If You Tell A Lie, By Evening It Is The Truth”: Milinda Rajapaksha – The Debrief

On ‘The Debrief’ today, Roel Raymond speaks to Milinda Rajapaksha, Director of the Media Centre for National Development on development communication strategy, managing media and successful storytelling.

Not Ready To Surrender Without Fight At UNHRC: ADM Jayantha Colombage – The Debrief w/ Roel Raymond

On ‘The Debrief’ today, Roel Raymond speaks to Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayantha Colombage on Sri Lanka’s strategy for the 46th UNHRC sessions that begins today (Feb 22) and will end on March 23, 2021.

‘Shakthika Unrepentant’: Will Continue To Fight For Freedom Of Expression — The Debrief With Roel Raymond

Today on the ‘The Debrief’, Roel Raymond speaks to Amnesty International ‘Prisoner of Conscience’, author Shakthika Sathkumara, the first Sri Lankan to be charged under the controversial ICCPR Act of 2007.

The Debrief With Roel Raymond – Daya Ratnayake

Today on ‘The Debrief’, Roel Raymond speaks to Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman General (Rtd.) Daya Ratnayake to find out what went wrong with the East Container Terminal agreement with India and Japan, what plans the SLPA has for the Western Terminal, and much more.

In Conversation w/ Professor Rohan Samarajiva: Drones For Surveillance — What Are The Implications?

With drones being deployed for surveillance last week, to ensure quarantine laws are not being violated, the conversation around privacy, technology, big data and government has reached a new crescendo. What, if any, implications does the use of this technology have on us? Rohan Samarajiva Chairperson of LIRNEasia, an ICT policy and regulation think-tank, spoke to us on the issue.

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