April 3, 2012 By Nilantha Ilangamuwa
Directions and instructions are determinations of action which have an influence upon a number of minor circumstances too numerous and unimportant for general laws.
-- Carl von Clausewitz
A new chapter of politics is emerging in Sri Lanka after the UN resolution adopted at the 19th session of the UNHRC in Geneva. As this writer pointed out last week, it was a new dawn for the Island Nation to move forward in terms of real reconciliation, if the government would genuinely facilitate the restoration of the rule of law in the country. However, it seems the mindset of the ruling party is preventing any serious recognition and action of the basis of the UN Resolution. The Government may dismiss the opportunities presented by the UN Resolution but it cannot ignore the internal need to understand the real political spectrum. If we are concerned about the current confusing circumstances, it seems even worse for those within the government as there seems to be no one within the ruling party who knows what kind of plans the Government has in mind to improve its governance. As per the current trend someone first issues a statement; then someone else rejects it and describes it as not necessarily reflecting the view of the government but rather his or her own personal views.
