BCIS Publishes Reimagining International Relations from a Global South Perspective The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) marked the release of its latest publication, Reimagining International Relations from a Global South Perspective, on 24 February 2026 at the BCIS Auditorium. The book, authored by Emeritus Professor Gamini Keerawella, former Senior Professor of History at the...Read More

📚 4th Human Library | BCIS Library The BCIS Library successfully concluded the 4th edition of its Human Library series with a compelling lecture titled “And the Circles; They Go Round and Round: Thirty Years of Engaging with the Global Humanitarian System,” delivered by Prof. Janaka Jayawickrama. Drawing on three decades of experience, the session...Read More

BCIS Library | Human Library Series (3rd Event) Talk on titled “End of the World? The 21st Century’s First Quarter Saw an Epochal Shift in Planetary Ecosystem and Human Civilisation” The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) Library successfully hosted a talk titled “End of the World? The 21st Century’s First Quarter Saw an Epochal...Read More

LAND TENURE IN VILLAGE CEYLON BY PROF. GANANATH OBEYESEKEREProfessor Gananath Obeyesekere (1930–2025) was a renowned Sri Lanka anthropologist whose pioneering research has left an indelible mark on the study of South Asian societies. His work seamlessly intertwined anthropology, history, and philosophy, providing a deep understanding of social and cultural structures. Obeyesekere's research on Sri Lankan...Read More

APPLE IN CHINA Apple in China – Review January 04, 2026 – By Tharishi HewavithanagamageApple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company by investigative journalist Patrick McGee is a rigorously researched and unsettling account of how the world’s most valuable corporation became structurally embedded within China’s political-industrial ecosystem and, in doing so, helped...Read More

Dr Medha Bisht, Associate Professor at the South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi, spoke on “Reading Diplomacy Through Water: Insights from South Asia” at BCIS on January 14. She argued that successful transboundary water governance depends on integrating climate change considerations directly and on empowering grassroots communities and civil society to actively participate in diplomacy....Read More

The Annual Convocation of the International Relations programmes of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) was held on Monday, 10 November 2025, from 3.00 p.m. onwards at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The ceremony marked a significant milestone as 319 students were conferred Certificates, Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, and Postgraduate qualifications in International...Read More

Through the Eyes of the Stateless: Rethinking the Role of the State What does the State look like to those it excludes? Drawing on global examples, Amal de Chickera argued that the technical and administrative nature of citizenship does more than create statelessness It actively denies millions the right to work, education, and social security....Read More

BCIS Library Celebrates National Reading Month with a Special Workshop The BCIS Library successfully held a special workshop titled “A Friend in Need: Why Reading and Writing is Crucially Important for Young Lives” on Friday, 24 October 2025, at the BCIS Auditorium. The session was conducted by Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake, Senior Lecturer at the...Read More

The BCIS Library successfully hosted the “Power of a Page” Workshop on 10 October 2025, bringing together enthusiastic young readers to celebrate the transformative power of literature. The session encouraged participants to discover how a single page can spark creativity, inspire new ideas, and open doors to endless possibilities. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities,...Read More