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Independent commentary, analysis and perspectives from the Agora Institute on the economic, political, technological and geopolitical questions shaping Sri Lanka and the world.

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Six lenses on the world.
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Economics

Growth, inflation, markets, productivity, trade and economic policy.

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Geopolitics

Power, alliances, strategic competition and international affairs.

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Governance

Institutions, public administration, law and democratic governance.

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Technology

Artificial intelligence, innovation, digital transformation and future studies.

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Public Policy

Policy choices, institutional reform and practical government solutions.

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Global Affairs

International developments and their implications for Sri Lanka and the region.

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Business

Enterprise, investment, competitiveness and the business environment.

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Society

Demography, education, institutions, leadership and social change.

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Commentary and analysis from Agora researchers, fellows and invited contributors.

Analysis · Economics
The productivity question Sri Lanka cannot avoid

Why long-term prosperity depends on productivity, investment and institutional quality.

8 min read · Economics
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Briefing · Geopolitics
Sri Lanka and the changing Indian Ocean

Strategic competition and the choices facing a strategically located island nation.

10 min read · Geopolitics
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Commentary · Governance
Why institutions matter more than personalities

Strong institutions reduce uncertainty, improve accountability and outlast individuals.

7 min read · Governance
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Future Studies · Technology
Artificial intelligence and the future state

How AI could transform public administration, productivity and the delivery of public services.

11 min read · Technology
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Data Insight · Economics
Reading the signals in the economy

A visual examination of the indicators that matter most for economic decision-making.

6 min read · Data
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Global Affairs · Analysis
A world of shifting strategic partnerships

Understanding how economic and strategic relationships are being reshaped.

9 min read · Global Affairs
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Visualise major international economic and geopolitical developments.

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