^{Jamila Hussain, the outspoken Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Mirror}

Can AKD Survive the Deep State? Jamila Husain on Sri Lanka’s Toughest Political Battle

In this compelling episode of Insight, veteran journalist Shihar Aneez sits down with Jamila Hussain, the outspoken Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Mirror, for an unfiltered analysis of Sri Lanka’s future. With over 21 years in journalism, Jamila explores the high-stakes reality of the NPP government and whether President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) can dismantle a corrupt bureaucratic system that has lasted for decades.

The discussion dives deep into the "honeymoon period" ending and the threat of a "Deep State" working to sabotage governance from within. Jamila provides moving insights into the "Ditto" disaster (Dwa) and the government’s response, questioning if this will be the turning point of AKD's presidency. From the failure of tourism to the urgent need to stop the brain drain, this interview is a call for a leader with the "backbone" to put Sri Lankan interests first. As the world watches the "uncertain" policies of Donald Trump and the shifting influence of India and China, Jamila asks: How can Sri Lanka stop relying on foreign loans and start building its own destiny?