Opinions
Building National Economic Resilience: Sri Lanka as an Educational Hub
The changing dynamics in the modern world mainly rely upon economic imperatives, which states emphasize, on internal and external manifestos. Economy is a word that is being heard every day; a concept that carries a huge meaning. Reading daily newspapers, listening to and watching daily news and ‘economy’ is a word that never be left without being heard and discussed, certainly more than one time a day.
The Strategic Impact of Military Drone Proliferation on Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
The rapid proliferation of military drones in the Indo-Pacific region has become a crucial feature of contemporary maritime security dynamics. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones,
Artificial Intelligence: The New Way of Solving Crimes
The advancement of contemporary technology has ushered in novel experiential dimensions every day. Current technology uses advanced tools, techniques, and processes developed through scientific and engineering research.
The Interplay of Climate Change & Water Shortages in Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems
Climate change is a long-term change in the way temperatures and weather behave. These changes can happen on their own, like when the sun’s energy changes or when a volcano erupts.
Climate Change: A Red Flag for Environmental Security in Sri Lanka
What comes to your mind when you think about “Climate change”? Today, the topic of climate change is one of the major problems that people face. People are calling it is the crisis of our time. In the past decades, natural causes such as volcanic eruptions, variations in solar radiation, and natural changes in the Earth's orbit and axial tilt have influenced to these changes of climate but currently, human activities have rooted to increase the issue of climate change.
Balancing Domestic Imperatives / Global Dynamics in SL
Sri Lanka, a strategically positioned island nation in the Indian Ocean, grapples with multifaceted security challenges that demand constant adaptation and a holistic approach to safeguard its national interests.
Implications for Society and National Security
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a red notice to the public on 24 August 2023 by banning nine pyramid businesses in Sri Lanka (CBSL, 2023; Pathirana, 2023).
Commander Amila Prasanga's Impactful Article: Leading the Way in Addressing Maritime Security Challenges
Commander Amila Prasanga, a Military Research Officer at the Institute of National Security Studies, has made a significant contribution with his short article titled "Leading the Fight Against Climate Change and Transnational Crime in the Indian Ocean." This article was submitted in response to the U.S. Notes to the New Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) initiative by the Center for International Maritime Security.
Human Security Perspectives on Hate Speech
As readers of this article, including myself as the writer, we have all likely encountered hate speech, sometimes without even realizing it. The way each of us perceives hate speech can vary, and its impact on individuals may also differ.
The Urgent Need to Regulate the Sri Lankan Cryptocurrency Market
In the era of the digital age, Cryptocurrency (Crypto) has evolved as an evolutionary monetary concept that challenges the very fabric of the traditional financial system. Crypto is a virtual currency format which only available in online trading platforms.
Rational of Maritime Strategic Thinking for Small States in the Indian Ocean Region: Sri Lankan Perspective
This paper attempts to find the essentiality and rationally of theoretical and philosophical understanding of maritime strategies in small-state studies in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss in Sri Lanka's Rainforests: A Critical Analysis of Consequences and Implications
The rainforests of Sri Lanka, predominantly situated in the southwestern and central areas of the nation, have been widely acknowledged as significant hubs of global biodiversity. Nevertheless, the processes of urbanisation, expansion of agriculture, and forestry operations have resulted in substantial deforestation, posing a severe danger to the fragile equilibrium of these ecosystems. The primary objective of this paper is to analyse the impacts of deforestation on the rainforests of Sri Lanka, with a specific focus on the resulting consequences for biodiversity loss and environmental security.
Psychological Motives Behind Investing in Pyramid Schemes Jeopardizing Security
Pyramid schemes are popularly known for promising easy money without legitimacy. Napoletano and Curry (2023) define pyramid schemes as follows: 'A scam where a so-called marketing company promises to help you earn big profits in exchange for recruiting new participants into the scheme’.
Escalation of Domestic Violence against Girls and Women in SL
The widespread infringement on the human rights of Girls and Women through acts of violence stands as a prominent issue globally. This problem transcends societal, financial, and geographical divisions.
Sri Lanka's Quest for Strategic Equilibrium in a Shifting World Order
Sri Lanka is the name given to the island of Ceylon, situated on the southernmost extremity of the Indian subcontinent. While at first glance, it appears to be a landmass that has eroded and split off from India, resting in the ocean within what would be Indian territorial waters, thereby seeming like an island belonging to India. However, there are factors that have created a space permitting it to be defined as an independent sovereign territory.
Climate Change: An Alarming Security Threat of Concern
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of our time, not only because of its environmental and humanitarian impacts but also due to its implications for global security.
Changing Dimensions in ‘Power’; the Role of India and China and
Sri Lanka’s Predicament
Political scientist Joseph Nye has explained power as “an ability to affect others to achieve the outcomes one wants” (Pandit,2018). Hence, any method used to control or influence others can be mentioned as examples of different power methods,
Unleashing the Potential of Political Literacy for Informed Participation;
Lessons learned from "Aragalaya 2022"
According to Bertolt Brecht, "The worst illiterate is the political illiterate; he doesn't hear, doesn't speak, nor participates in political events. He does not know the cost of life, the price of beans,
Human Security Implications of Discrimination Against Women in Workplaces
As per UNICEF (2017), women discrimination refers to the unjust and prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their gender, typically favoring one gender over another or limiting opportunities and rights based on gender accordingly involves the unequal treatment, expectation or assumptions about the
Plastic Peril: Tracing the Trail of Plastic Pollution Across Sri Lanka's
Pristine Landscapes
Plastic pollution has emerged as a prominent and pressing environmental concern in Sri Lanka, presenting a perilous challenge to the nation's remarkable natural scenery, thriving urban centres, and coastal regions.
Impacts of Air Pollution on the Environmental Security of SL
National security is the fundamental aspect of protecting the nation's goals, sovereignty, and well-being from both internal and external threats hence it requires safeguarding the citizens, institutions, territory, and infrastructures as well as protecting the country from numerous threats (Balzacq 2003).
Why Government Must Champion Digital Literacy
According to the Ministry of Education and Child Care, digital literacy encompasses various factors such as individuals’ inclination, mindset, and proficiency in effectively utilising digital technology and communication tools to access, oversee, merge, scrutinise, and assess information, generate fresh insights, and engage in interactive communication with others.
Dengue as a Human Security Challenge in Sri Lanka
Despite the fact that Sri Lanka has a victorious history of eradicating Malaria as the second nation in the Southeast Asian region, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration in 2016, the tragic situation is that the nation is still in the battle of dengue,
Role of Non-Banking Financial Institutions in Facilitating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Sri Lanka is currently experiencing severe economic turmoil due to crippling debts locally and internationally which has intensified various internal issues. As a result, Sri Lanka has requested financial assistance from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)