Iqbal Athas

It has at least been put off for the time being, but one is not sure for how long. All read more

It has at least been put off for the time being, but one is not sure for how long. All that has been resolved is the venue. What both sides have done is buy time.

The Tigers have built a much stronger military machine in the four years of the cease-fire. If the intensity of read more

The Tigers have built a much stronger military machine in the four years of the cease-fire. If the intensity of the war increases, there is no doubt they have developed a capability to strike in Colombo.

We are slipping back into a war situation. If the attacks go on, there will come a time when the read more

We are slipping back into a war situation. If the attacks go on, there will come a time when the army has to retaliate.

At some point the army is going to react and then the LTTE will retaliate. They have set in motion read more

At some point the army is going to react and then the LTTE will retaliate. They have set in motion a process. At some point the bubble is bound to burst and then we do not know what will happen.

This is not posturing. This is a very clear indication that Geneva is becoming very doubtful. The bottom line is read more

This is not posturing. This is a very clear indication that Geneva is becoming very doubtful. The bottom line is that they are showing that they are strong and that they can take on the military.