‘It is unfortunate that our academics and intellectuals are yet to engage rigorously with the vast literature on neoliberalism, but I also see that as a consequence of their class character, and how they are beholden to Western interests, be it donor-funded research projects or neoclassical economic analysis perpetuated in the Western academy.’
Ahilan Kadirgamar, in an interview with Himal South Asian
Is this true? What is our response, as Christian academics, to the serious economic crisis that we are experiencing in Sri Lanka? What is our role towards our discipline(s), our students, to our faith communities and finally to ourselves at this time? We invite you to reflect on these questions as you read Ahilan Kadiragamar’s interview with Himal South Asian here.