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The unveiling of the ‘President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga Collection’ at the BCIS library was held on July 31st 2024. The Collection contains books on International Relations, Diplomacy and related other subjects donated by H.E. Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Chairperson of the BCIS. The Members of the BCIS Council of Management, BCIS Academic Affairs Board, Prof. Gamini Keerawella, Executive Director/BCIS, Ms. Priyanthi Fernando, Mr. Manuja Kariyapperuma, Director General of the BNMF...Read More

The Research Division of the Bandaranaike Center for International studies organized a Roundtable Discussion on ‘Chinese Investments in Sri Lanka and Sino-Sri Lanka Trade Relations’ with the delegation of Institute of International Relations (IIR) in Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) on 16th May 2024.    IIR is one of 17 research institutes in SASS, which ranks among the 25 China top Think Tanks. SASS is also the second biggest academic organization and comprehensive research center...Read More

A Panel Discussion on “Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace” organized by the Research Division of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS). The Panel Discussion was held on 14th of May 2024 at the BCIS Olympus Auditorium, BMICH from 1500hrs to 1700hrs. The distinguished members of the panel included Mr. Marc-Andre Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator – Sri Lanka, and H.E. Mr. Hideaki Mizukoshi, Ambassador of Japan to Sri...Read More

“Anatomy of a Protest”, the documentary screening followed by a panel discussion organized by the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), in collaboration with the International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES) took place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the BCIS Auditorium. Prof. Saumya Liyanage – Senior Lecturer, Department of Drama Oriental Ballet and Contemporary Dance, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Prof. Prabha Manuratne – Senior Lecturer, Department...Read More