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Articles are short 800-850-word commentaries that provide a more analytical view of issues currently in the news.
 
Ballot Cry of Tamils in Sri Lanka: “Tamil Political Parties, Unite!”
J Jeganaathan analyzes the changing Sri Lankan political scenario in view of TNA's triumph via popular support

LTTE Operations and Attacks: A method to the madness
RR Vinod reviews the tactics of the LTTE in the context of its long term strategy

LTTE and Its Disclaimers
RR Vinod dwells into the annals of LTTE's history to elucidate the rationale behind its policy of political assassinations, and the subsequent disclaimers issued by the Tigers

Failed Attempt: Suicide Attack or Peace Process?
R. Ramasubramanian says the recent suicide bombing in Colombo undermines the certitude of the ongoing peace process

Suicide Terrorism in South Asia: From Promised Land to Presumed Land
Suba Chandran brings to light the crucial differences between the various suicide terrorists in South Asia

Born to Die: The Black Tigers of the LTTE
Suba Chandran points out why the Black Tigers – the suicide squad of the LTTE – form the backbone of the terrorist organization

The Uniqueness of LTTE's Suicide Bombers
Sabil Francis explains why the LTTE's tactics of terror are unique among nationalist movements

LTTE's Human Wave Tactics Redefine Guerrilla Warfare
Sabil Francis analyses the human wave attack tactics of the LTTE and explains how it is very unlike of a guerilla outfit to employ these methods

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