Sri Lanka faces dual crises in environmental governance and tax policy inconsistency. The recent Diyasaru Park controversy—where a musical event damaged this critical wetland habitat—highlights systemic neglect of biodiversity protection, despite Colombo’s RAMSAR designation.

Sri Lanka confronts two pressing issues that threaten stability: 1) Escalating gang violence linked to drug trafficking and ex-military personnel,

Sri Lanka faces dual crises: escalating gang violence and systemic challenges in its tax regime. Recent brazen killings, including a murder inside a Colombo court, highlight eroding rule of law, while police extrajudicial actions raise accountability concerns.

Sri Lanka’s price controls on essentials risk repeating historic failures by causing shortages and inflation, while bureaucratic corruption—fueled by vague laws and lax enforcement—undermines governance.

Sri Lanka’s tax system is plagued by political interference, with VAT rates changed 5 times since 2020 (now 18%), worsening inflation and poverty.