BANDARANAIKE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - COLOMBO
The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, Commonly known as the BCIS, is the academic-wing of the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation, a statutory institute established under Act of Parliament No. 2 of 1975.
The BCIS is a non-profit, tertiary level education institute specializing in all aspects of international relations including training, research and advanced studies.
Book Launch ‘Domestic Politics & Diplomacy: A Study of Linkage Politics in Indo- Sri Lanka Relations’
From Sugar to Knowledge: Transformation and Challenges in the Cuban Economy
The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) in Collaboration with the Cuban Embassy in Sri Lanka organized a public lecture by Dr. Juan P.T Cordovi from the University of Havana in Cuba on the above topic on the 11th of June 2008 from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m at the BCIS Auditorium.
Read more
Conflict in Sri Lanka: Road Ahead
The BCIS in collaboration with the CSA (Center for Security Analysis) an independent, non- profit think tank based in Chennai, India hosted an international seminar titled “Conflict in Sri Lanka: Road Ahead” on the 26th and 27th of March 2008 at the BCIS auditorium. The seminar proved to be a fitting academic forum for discussing and exploring the current dimensions of Sri Lanka’s Peace Process, its local and regional implications and the way forward. The seminar was attended by nearly 60 participants including high level government officials, members of civil society and BCIS faculty and students. The Indian delegation was headed by Retired Lt. Gen V.R Raghavan of the CSA. The Seminar consisted of four distinct sessions, Session one focusing on Political Measures- Implementing the 13th Amendment, Session two on, The Military Offensive: Political Interface, Session three on, Economic and Development Issues and Session four on, The International Dimension pertaining to the Sri Lankan conflict.
Read Full Text of 
Prof. Tissa Vitharana's speech
Prof. Rajiva Wijesinghe's speech
Gen. V.R. Raghavan's speech
Summary of Prof. G.L. Peiris speech
Minister Douglas Devananda's Speech
The Centre boasts a history of 30 years and it is the pioneer institute in Sri Lanka in the study of international relations.
In collaboration with the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) is expected to form the nucleus of conflict resolution and peace studies in Sri Lanka with a view to networking the South Asian region under the Asia Pacific Programme of the UPEACE
A number of language courses are conducted by the center with a view to fostering and promoting friendly relationships among Nations.
English Language Training Programme has been established to help people working in the private, public and semi-government sectors upgrade their abilities to use English for professional purposes.
