The persecution of Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka did not begin with the civil war. Its ideological foundations were laid more than a century ago, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, under the influence of Anagarika Dharmapala and the Buddhist revivalist movement. What began as a religious reform effort soon transformed into a political project of Sinhala-Buddhist supremacy. Dharmapala and his contemporaries reinterpreted the ancient chronicle Mahāvaṃsa, whic

Author: Balananthini Balasubramaniam @Small Drops 1. Enforced Disappearances and Post-War Trauma In the aftermath of the civil conflict, Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka have witnessed a profound and enduring crisis of enforced disappearances. Independent estimates indicate that between 40,000 and 60,000 individuals remain unaccounted for in the Northern Province, representing approximately 60–65% of the national total. In the Eastern Province, an estimated 15,000 to 25,000 per

On 21 January 2026, I had the profound privilege of attending a high-level policy engagement at the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London. Convened at 6:30 pm under the auspices of Baroness Gohir OBE on behalf of Families Set Free, the forum brought together an extraordinary assembly of intellectuals, scientists, social activists, and people-centred policy thinkers. My presence as an invitee—Balananthini Balasubramaniam—reflected the tra

By Balananthini Balasubramaniam 20/01/2026 Great Britain 13:47 History is not the residue of concluded events but the continuity of human consciousness itself; when it is forgotten, societies do not merely lose knowledge—they suffer a moral disintegration of the soul that renders the future ethically weightless. 1.1 Observational Context: Westminster Borough During a walk through Westminster Borough with Balananthini Balasubramaniam on 22/12/2025, the urban landscape revealed

Author: Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam © 2026 Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam. All rights reserved. Abstract Traditional narratives of contemporary geopolitics frame the United States as fighting wars primarily to capture oil. This article challenges this perspective, situating Venezuela’s crisis within a century-long resource economy and the broader post-2007 reconfiguration of the Global South. Integrating rentier-state theory, critical geopolitics, post-

I. Introduction Mr Aadhavan Thula’s response from France to the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha’s resolution restricting the sale of meat near temples and places of worship raises concerns that extend far beyond a single municipal decision. At issue is not merely cultural regulation, but the selective deployment of identity politics while leaving entrenched structures of economic and political power unexamined. The immediate invocation of “Hindia” and “Hindutva” reflects a habitual p

✍️ By Balananthini Balasubramaniam, Rahul Rameshkumar, Thibaharan Thiagarajah M.A, Dr Nicola Garrington, Dr Shreegumi Dharman Vijeyen. Small Drops (UK) “This is not only a story of injustice — it is a lesson in how geography, when silenced, reshapes global power.” Introduction As China tightens its grip on the Indian Ocean through deep-sea ports, maritime infrastructure, and strategic trade routes, regional powers must confront a critical reality: the systematic suppression o

London, 27 December 2025 By Nila Bala (Balananthini Balasubramaniam) “Justice for the Vulnerable, Accountability for the Perpetrators, Dignity for All Humanity.” *1. Introduction* On 27 December 2025, members of the Indian diaspora, together with individuals from diverse ethnic, religious, and civil society backgrounds, gathered peacefully outside the Embassy of Bangladesh in London. This demonstration formed part of a broader international mobilisation aimed at drawing atten

When God was still a breath, the universe trembled on the cusp of becoming We did not arrive gently into this century. We were pushed through fire, through borders drawn on skin, through nights that smelled of metal and prayer. Time collapsed inside us. Five hundred years passed through one heartbeat. We learned history from the weight of absence— a father not returning, a mother counting breaths, a child memorising silence. That is why we know Jesus. Not from stained glass,

Abstract This study explores the intersection between Latin Christian ritual practice in the diaspora and Tamil linguistic perception, focusing on phonetic resonance observed during a nine-day pre-Christmas programme held in Seven Sisters, London. Drawing on ethnographic observation, comparative phonetics, and historical-linguistic analysis, and contextualised through archaeological evidence from the Kantharodai civilisation in Jaffna, Sri Lanka (circa 7th century BCE), the a

Author: Nila Bala (Balananthini Balasubramaniam) | Small Drops 1. Abstract This article critically examines the Sri Lankan Constitution, arguing that it constitutes a structural genocide constitution, with the state functioning as a structured genocide government. The Constitution enshrines Buddhism at its core, creating a “full blood” privileging of one religious and ethnic community. Drawing on constitutional texts, judicial precedents, historical evidence, and comparative

"A nation's enduring strength is measured not by transient interests, but by the unwavering priority it accords to its own unity, security, and collective future." Author:Balananthini Balasubramaniam Affiliation:Independent Researcher / Journalist © 2025 Balananthini Balasubramaniam. All rights reserved. Abstract This paper examines the structural interaction between elite political behaviour, minority political discourse, and nation-first policies, focusing on the United Kin

“Claiming ‘nation first’ demands consistency; frequent party-switching under nationalist rhetoric reveals opportunism, not true commitment to the country.” Abstract Over the past fifty years, the United Kingdom has experienced a profound transformation in parliamentary behaviour, particularly regarding MPs’ adherence to party allegiance. Historically, political defection was rare and ideologically principled; in recent decades, party switching has become increasingly strategi

“Tamil Eelam is a strategic shield for the Global South and North in the Indian Ocean.” *Preface* Academic & Legal Disclaimer This article presents a theoretical and analytical examination of geopolitical strategy within international relations, maritime security, and strategic studies. It does not advocate violence, armed action, or unlawful conduct, nor does it constitute a policy prescription for any state or non-state actor. The analysis is hypothetical, academic, and int

“Law loses its moral authority when symbols are valued above human safety.” Author: Balananthini Balasubramaniam (Small Drops) Status: Independent Policy Analysis Copyright © 2025 – All rights reserved *Executive Summary* This policy brief addresses a pressing governance challenge in liberal democracies: the erosion of public trust stemming from inconsistent application of law, particularly where identity-based exemptions intersect with public safety, policing, and accountabi

© 2025 Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam. All rights reserved. UNDP RAPIDA, State Power, and the Politics of Humanitarian Knowledge in Sri Lanka Abstract This article critically examines the United Nations Development Programme’s RAPIDA (Rapid Impact and Damage Analysis) assessment following Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. While RAPIDA employs advanced satellite imagery and geospatial analytics to produce technically robust measurements of disaster impact, this paper argu

Author: Nila Bala @Small Drops (Balananthini Balasubramaniam) Copyright: © 2025 Nila Bala @Small Drops (Balananthini Balasubramaniam). All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the author, except for brief quotations for academic or journalistic purposes. *Introduction: A Civilisational Crossroads* India, or Bharat, stands at a pivotal juncture in its civilisational and geopolitic

“Humanity will not be destroyed by its machines, but by the brilliance it unleashes without the wisdom to guide it.” Abstract Conventional social service—comprising philanthropy, charitable aid, and emergency relief—primarily addresses immediate needs, often leaving structural inequalities and long-term resilience unexamined. This article proposes a knowledge-driven, universally applicable framework for social service, anchored in scientific analysis, interdisciplinary litera

** “North and South collide, yet the sky refuses to choose a side.” By Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam Introduction Political accountability is a cornerstone of democratic governance. In established democracies, legitimacy extends beyond electoral victory to include ethical conduct, transparency, and institutional integrity (Diamond, 2019; Norris, 2021). Leaders are expected to act responsibly; even the perception of wrongdoing, without formal conviction, can lead to

“Nila Bala pioneers philosophical education reform at RSA.” “Beyond Borders: Conflict Responses in a Changing World” By Balananthini Balasubramaniam Venue: The Royal Society of Arts, London Dates: 24–25 June 2025 Organised by: UK International Development Opening Address: Sophie Stevens, Conflict Research Lead, Research and Evidence Directorate, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Duration: 08:30–20:00 (24 June), 08:30–17:30 (25 June) I had the privilege of atte