Patriotism Beyond Headlines

National disasters should never be used as instruments to advance political agendas or undermine confidence in the country

- BY Anura Lokuhetty

In times of national difficulty, the true test of a country lies not only in how crises are managed, but in how responsibly they are communicated.

In recent times, national disasters have been highlighted beyond what is necessary, often without sufficient consideration of the long-term impact such narratives have on key economic sectors—particularly vital foreign exchange earners such as tourism.