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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be...Read More

A two-day workshop on drafts and outline presentations of the project on ‘Democracy and Democratization,’ took place on March 13 and 14, 2021 at the BCIS auditorium with stimulating discussions.   Her Excellency Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Chairperson of the S. W. R.D Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation, Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda, Team Leader, Democracy and Democratization Research Project and Dr. Minna Thaheer, Director, BCIS were present among a galaxy of academicians and...Read More

Congratulations, ‘Félicitations A Memorandum of Understanding between the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) and Alliance Française de Kotte (Guarantee) Limited, Sri Lanka was renewed by Dr. Minna Thaheer, Director, Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) and Mr. Bruno Duparc, Director Alliance Française de Kotte (Guarantee) Limited, Sri Lanka.Read More

BCIS Participates in the 7th Indian Ocean Dialogue George I. H. Cooke, Deputy Director of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies participated in the 7th Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) held virtually on February 2 and 3, 2021. The IOD is the premier 1.5 track forum for dialogue among academic and officials of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). Focused on ‘Fostering a New Era of Cooperation in the Indian Ocean’,...Read More