The latest BCIS publication titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Defence Policy since Independence and the Shifting Balance of Power in the Indian Ocean’ authored by Prof. Gamini Keerawella, Member of the BCIS Council of Management and Academic Affairs Board, was launched at the BCIS Auditorium on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. This publication presents a penetrating analysis of the evolution...Read More

We were pleased to host a discussion by Roma Chatterji on the evolving life of the Ramayana in contemporary culture on 2nd July 2025 at the BCIS. Titled “A Ramayana for the Dark Age of Kali,” the session explored how this ancient epic continues to resonate through modern myth-making from science fiction to superhero narratives....Read More

Bradman Weerakoon began his distinguished career in the Ceylon Civil Service in 1954, serving in various regions across Sri Lanka before taking on the role of Secretary to Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala. Over the years, he went on to serve with distinction as Secretary to seven Prime Ministers and three Presidents, earning a reputation...Read More