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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Political Science / Conflict Studies / Current Affairs

Book Review:
Sri Lankan Issues: A Collection of Articles is a compelling and insightful collection of writings from Neville S. Ladduwahetty, a commentator who has closely followed Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict and political developments. This book brings together articles written over a period of time, many of which were originally published in the Ceylon Daily News.

The collection offers readers a window into the debates and discussions surrounding the Sri Lankan conflict. Ladduwahetty engages with a wide range of issues, responding to other articles and perspectives with his own analysis. The book is not organized as a traditional monograph but rather as a series of interventions, reflecting the author's engagement with the public discourse of the time.

What makes this collection valuable is its historical perspective. It captures the thinking and arguments of a period when the conflict was at the forefront of national and international attention. Ladduwahetty's views, which he repeats when necessary for clarity, reflect a consistent and principled stance on the issues.

This book is recommended for students of Sri Lankan politics, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the country's ethnic conflict.