Tamil Eelam / Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka, America and India: Two Suitors for a Lady (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2002 (12 KB)
Sri Lanka's geopolitical dance with the global superpower United States of America and the regional power India. Though the cold war is over, Indian and American interests are not necessarily the same in the Indian Ocean and South Asia. If, during an "emergency", Indian and American goals diverge, will Sri Lanka go against the will of its giant neighbor to the north? Can the United States of America rely on Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan Peace Talks on an American Ship? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2002
American Ambassador Speaks about the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, April 2001
A Plea to the International Community on Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2006 (20 KB) (t)
International Community Should Balance the Military Equation in Sri Lanka (2006) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2006 (20 KB) (t)
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19970902 Eyes Of Kuttimani (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 1997 (9 KB) (te)
The tragic story of one Tamil Eelam patriot during the July 1983 anti-Tamil riots (anti-Tamil program or anti-Tamil massacres) in Sri Lanka.
19971001 Stop the Food Wars in Tamil Eelam (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, October 1997 (7KB) (te)
How blocking shipment of food to Tamil civilians is used as a weapon in the long-running war between government troops and Tamil minority fighters in SriLanka.
19971003 President Chandrika Kumaratunga: Words and Deeds (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, October 1997 (20 KB) (te)
The article exposes the two faces of SriLankan President Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunga Bandaranaike. Human rights violations against the Tamil minority, including rape, murder, torture and massacres by army and police, during her rule are discussed.
19971103 Tamils Fought to Protect American Interests in Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1997 (15 KB) (i, te)
An interesting analysis of the triangular relationship between Sri Lanka, India and the United States of America, and how it is interwoven with the ethnic conflict between the majority Sinhalese and minority Tamils of the Sri Lankan island. Foreign policy perspectives, geo-politics and strategic interests in South Asia and the Indian Ocean.
19971202 Save the Tamil Children of Sri Lanka (by Joyce Muthuraj), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 1997 (17 KB) (te)
A discussion of human rights violations against Tamil children of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar's crocodile tears for them.
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19980101 Human Rights Classes for the Sri Lankan Army (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 1998 (18 KB) (te)
Will Sri Lankan President Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga's decision to offer human rights classes for army officers end or at least reduce human rights violations by army, security forces and police? Three example human rights violations of rape-murder and masscre of Tamil civilians are discussed. Author proposes an effective way that may reduce such incidences.
19980202 Bomb Blast at the Buddhist Temple: A Few Questions (by S. Sivapatham), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 1998 ( KB) (te)
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19980501 Declare the Sri Lankan Army and Police as Terrorist Organizations (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 1998 ( KB) (te)
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19980801 Satin Curtain over Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, August 1998 ( KB) (te)
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19981101 US President Clinton's Statement on Terrorism and its Application to the Sri Lankan Situation (by Muthu Wilson), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1998 ( KB) (te)
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19981102 Sri Lankan Terrorism in the Sea (by A. Sivapatham), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1998 ( KB) (te)
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19990202 Sri Lankan Burghers (by Émerson Santiago Silva), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 1999 (6 KB) (te)
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19990501 The Myth of Greater Tamil Eelam (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 1999 (13 KB) (te)
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19990502 Lessons for USA from Kosovo and their Applications to the Sri Lankan War (by S. Sivalingam), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 1999 (13 KB) (te)
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19991102 Boycott the TamilNet-2000 Conference in Sri Lanka (by Inia Pandian), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1999 (18 KB) (t, te)
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19991103 Colorado Murder and Sri Lankan Murders (by Vimala Balamurugan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1999 (11 KB) (te)
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19991104 World Reaction to Pakistan and Sri Lanka: A Comparison (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1999 (8 KB) (te)
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20030501 Who Made Indian Prime Minister the Lord Emperor of Sri Lanka? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2003 (11 KB) (te)
Indian foreign policy: Application of India's infamous "Indira doctrine" (Indra doctrine) to Sri Lanka.
20030901 Indian Government Double-Dealings in the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict: 1983-1987 (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 2003 (11 KB) (te)
An analysis of history.
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20040203 Indian Rulers and the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 2004 (12 KB) (te)
A comprehensive article on India's anti-Tamil policies and actions in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict. First the article summarizes India's anti-Tamil policies and activities from 1983-2003. Then the article systematically demolishes the reasons given for India's Sri Lankan policy. Finally the author discusses the real reason for India's anti-Tamil policies in Sri Lanka.
20040701 Keep Indian Spies (RAW Agents) out of the Tamil Homeland in Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, July 2004 (16 KB) (te)
Indian government attempts to infiltrate RAW agents (spies) into LTTE-controlled Tamil areas of Sri Lanka.
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20060602 India, Pakistan and the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2006 (13 KB) (te)
Is India cooperating with Pakistan in arming the Sri Lankan military against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)? If so, why?
20060901 India's "Federal Constitution" is not a Suitable Model for Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 2006 (14 KB) (te)
Given the dominant unitary character of the Indian constitution and the dissatisfaction of many state governments about the concentration of power at the central government, the Indian constitution is not even a suitable starting point for Sri Lanka.
20061101 A Plea to the International Community on Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2006 (17 KB) (te)
As war raged in Sri Lanka in 2006, author urges the international community to prevent the Sri Lankan government from seeking a military solution to the ethnic conflict. Author suggests three options.
20061202 International Community Should Balance the Military Equation in Sri Lanka (2006) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2006 (19 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
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20070301 Indian Duplicity in Military Aid to Sri Lanka as Impotent Tamil Nadu Watches: Part I (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2007 (16 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20070501 India, Sri Lankan Navy, LTTE and Tamil Nadu Fishermen: The Maria Episode and Investigation (by Usha Ramanathan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2007 (16 KB) (i, te, tn)
Did India frame LTTE for Tamil Nadu fishermen killings? Why?
20070601 Indian Duplicity in Military Aid to Sri Lanka as Impotent Tamil Nadu Watches: Part II (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2007 (19 KB) (te)
Part II: How the Indian Government tries to fool Tamil Nadu that it is not strengthening Sri Lankan military against minority Tamil fighters.
20071201 Senator Biden Solution for Sri Lanka (by V. Subramanian), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2007 (6 KB) (te)
Can an autonomous region, federal system solution work in Sri Lanka?
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20080101 Why India, Pakistan, China and America are all Arming the Sri Lankan Military Against Minority Tamils? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2008 (13 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20080102 When Sri Lanka is Pricked, Indian Navy Jumps (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2008 (7 KB) (te)
Whenever Sri Lankan armed forces are pricked in the Sinhala-Tamil civil war, Indian Navy jumps to attention. Why?
20080401 Rajiv Gandhi Assassination and India's Anti-Tamil Actions in the Sri Lankan Civil War (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, April 2008 (13 KB) (te)
Is India using Rajiv Gandhi assassination merely as an excuse to justify its anti-Tamil actions in the Sri Lankan Civil War? A critical assessment.
20080502 Place an Arms Embargo on Sri Lanka (Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2008 (12 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20080602 Sri Lanka: Minority Tamils Should Seek American Help (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2008 (9 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20080702 India Sheds Crocodile Tears for Palestinians but Shows No Concern for Sri Lankan Tamils (by Thanjai Nalankilli),TAMILTRIBUNE, July 2008 (6 KB) (te)
India refuses to give permission to Red Cross to take food and medicine to Tamil civilians in war-torn Sri Lanka from India.
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