Author Prof. John Richardson introduces the book

ICES Director Professor John Richardson presenting the first copy of his latest book Paradise Poisoned: Learning about Conflict, Terrorism and Development from Sri Lanka’s Civil Wars to ICES Executive Director Professor Kingsley M. de Silva. Published by ICES Kandy the commentators have described this work as a “definitive reference (on Sri Lanka)” that is a “provocative, courages, exploration of Sri Lanka’s multiple crises that every person seriously concerned about stopping terrorism should read.”

The author autographs the books for the readers. In the background from the left Haakon Aaasprong (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and Prof Thilaka Metthananda (Professor of History, University of Peradeniya)

A section of the invitees: Front row from the right Prof S Pathmanathan (Professor of History, University of Peradeniya), Mrs. Chandra de Silva, Mr. K R R Pillai (Assistant High Commissioner, Indian High Commission, Kandy), Gen. Cyril Ranatunga and Brigadier S W L Daulagala

At the reception: from left Aneesa Walgi (Junior Program Officer (Gender) at the World University Service of Canada), Rebecca Ennen (Fulbright Scholar) and Lisa Moore (ISLE Program).