By Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam “2004: The waves came, the voices vanished — the North and East still mourn.” Abstract This paper examines the consequences of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka and situates these losses within the broader structural marginalisation of Eelam Tamils. The political behaviour of Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the NPP/JVP coalition is critically assessed, highlighting the continuity of Sinhala-ma

*Abstract* Human trafficking and modern slavery remain acute challenges in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), disproportionately affecting migrants, women, and children. Despite legislative frameworks and institutional mechanisms, the majority of victims remain unidentified due to structural vulnerabilities, socio‑economic pressures, and institutional limitations. This paper examines these dynamics and analyses the strategic role of Dr Nicola Garrington and the Stop Human Trafficking

Abstract Antifa has evolved from a loosely structured anti-fascist movement into a complex, adaptive social actor, engaging in ideological confrontation, street-level mobilisation, and digital activism. This article examines Antifa through a multidisciplinary lens encompassing political science, security studies, sociology, cultural theory, and global governance. It evaluates how Antifa’s methods, identity framing, and transnational resonances shape contemporary debates on po

According to authoritative service documentation and verifiable public records, Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya entered the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) in 2010. No credible military, governmental, or independent records indicate that he held any position—formal or auxiliary—within the SLAF, or any other military or paramilitary entity, prior to that date. His progression to Wing Commander follows standard SLAF promotional timelines. Consequently, any insinuation that he

Eelam Tamils must internalise two foundational principles—rooted in political science and grand strategy—if we are to navigate the emerging world order with clarity, discipline, and long-term intelligence. *1. The Western Alignment Principle* From a geopolitical standpoint, the most effective pathway toward broader international recognition begins with cultivating a quiet yet decisive alignment with the United Kingdom and France. When these two European powers shift—however s

This is his comment, 👇 "Kaavi Yaa"(facebook name) If Sinhala people wanted to be violent, we could also choose harmful actions, but we don’t. We continue to live peacefully in Sri Lanka, and we acknowledge the pain of Tamil families who lost their loved ones during the bloody war. But we must ask: what would happen if an Osama Bin Laden remembrance day were held in the USA? Or if a Hamas remembrance day took place in Israel? Groups that carried out suicide attacks and killed

© Small Drops – Balananthini Balasubramaniam Abstract The creation of supranational currencies is not solely an economic endeavour; it is a geopolitical project shaped by historical precedent, institutional sophistication, and political cohesion. While the European Union spent decades constructing the Euro—a project that remains structurally vulnerable—BRICS aspires to a unified currency despite profound economic heterogeneity and political divergence. This article examines t

Abstract The Indian Ocean has emerged as the epicentre of twenty-first-century strategic competition. China’s increasing maritime presence in Sri Lanka, particularly in Hambantota Port and Colombo Port City, has established a durable foothold in South Asia. Western powers, primarily the United States and the United Kingdom, alongside India as a stabilising regional actor, aim to counterbalance China’s influence. In this context, recognising Tamil-majority regions as a distinc

Maaveerar Vaaram, or “The Week of the Great Heroes”, is observed annually from 21 November to 27 November, culminating in Maaveerar Naal. Instituted in 1989, this observance formalised the ritual of remembrance for Eelam Tamil heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for Tamil Eelam. Across the homeland and the diaspora, the week constitutes a sacred period of reflection, moral instruction, and cultural continuity, prioritising solemn commemoration over

A Strategic Analysis by Small Drops (Balananthini Balasubramaniam) © 2025 – All Rights Reserved Abstract This article examines the structural, historical, and geopolitical challenges confronting the Global South as it seeks substantive autonomy in a world shaped by enduring Western influence. Institutions such as the Global South Economic Forum (GSEF) and Global South Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (GOSCCIMA) represent ambitious attempts at South-South

As the Director of Small Drops, I am honoured to lead an organisation uniquely committed to bringing Eelam Tamil youth to the international stage. Through culture, art, music, and drama, we provide platforms where young talents can not only showcase their creativity but also develop meaningful professional and emotional connections with global communities—opportunities historically inaccessible to ordinary citizens. Our participants have already represented our community in s

By Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam © 2025 United Kingdom – 09 November 2025, 10:32 AM (GMT) Abstract While the struggle for Tamil Eelam is often narrated through the lenses of resistance, identity, and injustice, its intellectual core remains largely underexplored. This paper argues that the absence of a robust Political Philosophy has impeded the transformation of Tamil Eelam from an emotional movement into a structured political vision. A philosophical awakening —

© 2025 Balananthini Balasubramaniam (Small Drops 21/10/25) Abstract This study undertakes a comparative historiographical analysis of two contrasting interventions in Tamil wartime memory: Manalaru Vijayan’s Maunam Pudhaikuzhigal (Mouna Puthakalikalkal, Batticaloa: self-published, 2005) and Rajini Thiranagama’s The Broken Palmyra (Colombo: Sri Lankan Studies Institute, 1987). Whereas Vijayan’s work constitutes sustained, field-based eyewitness documentation that foregrounds t

PRESS RELEASE Eelam Tamil Community Celebrates Global Peace at the Universal Peace Federation Organised and Sponsored by Small Drops | 2 November 2025 | London, United Kingdom The Eelam Tamil community, in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and under the sponsorship of Small Drops, convened a distinguished multicultural event on 2nd November 2025 in London. The gathering celebrated peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, and educational development, unitin

By Balananthini Balasubramaniam 27/10/2025 23:46 Attending the Rotary Conference in Eastbourne on 25th and 26th October 2025 was both an honour and an intellectual inspiration. The event commenced punctually and drew over 1,500 participants from across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the truly global character of Rotary. Despite the scale and energy of the gathering, the conference proceeded with remarkable organisation, discipline, and decorum, embodying Rotary’s

By Balananthini Balasubramaniam (@SmallDrops) © 2025 Balananthini Balasubramaniam. All rights reserved. Abstract This article explores the philosophical, pedagogical, and strategic significance of the International Children’s Peace Network (ICPN) in cultivating globally conscious, ethically resilient, and socially engaged children. Moving beyond conventional paradigms that view children merely as future citizens, it frames children as active moral agents and peacebuilders. Th

Abstract This study examines the Chola Empire’s maritime capabilities and their potential to influence Northwestern India during the early 11th century, juxtaposed against the incursions of Mahmud of Ghazni, particularly the attack on the Somnath temple. While the Cholas possessed substantial naval power capable of projecting influence across vast distances, their strategic focus on the Gangetic plains and internal Indian campaigns precluded direct intervention in the northwe

Birmingham, UK — The interception of over 510 kilograms of cannabis, valued at an estimated £13.8 million, at Birmingham Airport in August 2024 illuminates the evolving sophistication of transnational drug trafficking networks targeting the United Kingdom. Eleven individuals, aged between 21 and 35, have been charged, revealing a web of international coordination spanning Thailand, France, and the UK (The Independent, 2024). Abstract This article presents an original, evidenc

Author: Balananthini Balasubramaniam (@SmallDrops) Date: 09 October 2025 Location: Canada     Abstract   Contemporary terrorism scholarship remains disproportionately anchored in archival data collection, often at the expense of nuanced engagement with evolving threats. This methodological rigidity reproduces entrenched narratives and marginalises strategically salient phenomena. Using the example of the disproportionate scholarly focus on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

Nila Bala October 2025 © Nila Bala @Small Drops | Balananthini Balasubramaniam Abstract The United Kingdom stands at a pivotal economic...