Defence & Strategic Studies
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The Port Policy of Small Island Powers: Sri Lankan Perspective
(2021)This paper discusses the requirement of reorienting the port policy of Sri Lanka. The port policy directly concerns national interest and the fundamental values of the state that are strategically significant for ... -
Conceptualising an Air Diplomacy Framework for Air Strategy of Small Air Forces to Strengthen Foreign Policy Aspirations: Sri Lankan Perspective and Way Forward
(2021)The term air diplomacy first came into limelight in the first half of the 20th century amidst the advent of air power. The air diplomacy is the employment of air power elements in support of the foreign policy. The ... -
Maritime Terrorism in South East Asia: An Assessment
(2021)This research evaluates the possibility of an increase in maritime terrorist violence in Southeast Asia, based on a recounting and analysis of some of the most recent past incidents in these waters. Through the research ... -
Pragmatic Response for Maritime-Air Security, a Way Forward: A Conceptual Framework from a Strategic Aerial Perspective
(2021)The underlying concept of airpower is an ability of a nation to achieve its objectives and secure its interests through the means of air and associated capabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a weak economy ... -
Effects of Digital Technologies on Health Service Delivery and Quality Management in Sri Lankan Health Care Systems
(2021)Quality of health service in accordance with professional standards and client expectations is important and the first step for it is a quality improvement in existing health service. The main purpose of this study was ... -
Use of Visual Media by LTTE Front Organisations to Influence Post-war Sri Lanka
(2021)In May 2009, following a thirty-year armed conflict, Sri Lanka's territorial integrity was restored. However, the LTTE International Network's information warfare against Sri Lanka has not yet ended, and the LTTE ... -
Building a Virtual Military Force for National Security, Stability and Development of Sri Lanka
(2021)The aim of this research paper is to explore the novel interpretations for building a Virtual Military Force for National Security, Stability and Development of Sri Lanka. The Virtual Arms Room, as a battle learning ... -
Countering Terrorism: Striking a Balance Between National Security and Human Rights
(2021)Domestic, as well as international audience, criticizes the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The provisions of PTA are regarded as discriminatory, breaching human rights law as well as fundamental rights. However, the ... -
Mawanella in the Balance: Roots of Indoctrination of Muslim Youth: Preliminary Results of a Field Study
(2021)This presentation covers the preliminary results of a qualitative field study in Mawanella in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in Sri Lanka. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter ... -
The Taiwan Issue: Exploring the Possible Standoff between QUAD and China
(2021)This paper aims to explore the stance of the present governments in each member nation that is part of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) if China invades Taiwan in the near future. However, the author wishes ... -
Civil Military Interdependency to Counter Terrorism: A Case Study of Sri Lanka
(2021)Terrorism has become a major threat to many countries worldwide and has made it difficult to maintain world peace whereas some countries find it difficult to manage due to the destructive terrorist activities of various ...
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