Browsing by Faculty "Faculty of Defence & Strategic Studies"
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Introduction to classical and neo realist, Idealist and Constructivists views on Anarchy
(2016)In International Relations, anarchy is a central concept which fosters war and competition among states. It can be defined as a shaping force for state behaviour, preferences and their actions. It has remained in International ... -
Introduction to Transnational Legal System in Public International Law
(2016)In 1648 The Treaty of Westphalia ended the thirty years War in Europe by acknowledging the sovereign authority of independent states. This event marked a new step in international law (IL). It means the treaty gave the ... -
An Investigative Study on the Recent Geopolitical Tension in the Indian Ocean Region; With Special Reference to String of Pearls and Necklace of Diamond Strategies
(2023-09)This paper examines whether India’s necklace of diamond strategy has been successful to counter China’s string of pearls strategy in the Indian Ocean region China’s string of pearls strategy ensures establishing maritime ... -
Irregular Maritime Boundary Crossing in-between India and Sri Lanka since Year 2000 onward
(2023-09)Sri Lanka and India are two neighboring states which are having long relationship in all diplomatic aspects such as Social, Political, Economic and Cultural. Indian Ocean area majority part extend in between these two ... -
Marine Environmental Pollution: A Case Study on the Indian Ocean Region
(2023-09)The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean, covering around 20 percent of the earth’s water surface. It extends northward to South Asia, westward to Africa and Arabia, eastward to Southeast Asia and Australia, ... -
Maritime Choke Points and its Impact on Global Economy A Comprehensive Analysis
(2023-09)The global energy transportation system is vulnerable to interruption at critical marine choke points such as the Malacca and Singapore Straits, Bab Al-Mandab, the Suez Canal, the Turkish Straits, and the Strait of Hormuz. ... -
Maritime Control: An Outline on Sri Lanka
(2012)The maritime boundary between Sri Lanka and India is divided at three different sea areas: Bay of Bengal in the North, the Palk Straits in the Middle, and the Gulf of ‘Mannar’ in the South. It is about 45km maximum ... -
National Security Policy 2030: Internal and External Challenges
(2023-09)Sri Lanka has been gaining a lot more attention from the great powers USA, China, and India due to its geopolitical location. It has been caught in the power rivalry of the Indian Odean Region (IOR). Therefore, it is ... -
A New Dawn for the Middle East: Public Diplomacy and In uence Campaigns in the Middle East
(2023-09)(Ala ho la dan) Look who we are, we are the dreamers - We make it happen cause we believe it “Ala ho la dan” is a cheerful expression which sailors used to sing before starting their journey on the seas of the Arabian ... -
Nexus between Climate Change and Human Security in Sri Lanka: Implications for Small Island Developing States in the Indian Ocean Region
(2023-09)This study explores the interconnectedness of climate change and human security in Sri Lanka and its broader implications for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Indian Ocean region. The research addresses a ... -
Post Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Threat in Sri Lanka; Change in Modus Operandi
(2023-09)This paper discusses the ongoing threat posed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its supporters, following its defeat in Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009. The paper explores the LTTE’s new tactics, including ... -
Post Pandemic World
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Potential Expansion of Sri Lanka’s Ports to Optimize Advantages from Global Supply Chain
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is located strategically at a historic east-west shipping passageway. Since historic times, the Sri Lankan ports acted as transits for cargo travelling across the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. The ... -
Regional Security Implications of the Hybrid War in Afghanistan
(2023-09)In the aftermath of the US and NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the war-torn nation has experienced a signi cant shift in the nature of its endless con ict. Following the Taliban regaining power by ousting the ... -
Resilient Future by Adopting Sustainable Practices, and Driving Sectoral Transformations
(2023-09)Resilience has emerged as a critical objective for people, communities, and societies all over the world in the face of escalating global challenges. In the face of several domestic and foreign challenges, Sri Lanka is ... -
Resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria through its Propaganda
(2023-09)A terrorist organization with a strong ideological presence is not totally vanquished just by the death of its members and the group’s dormancy. According to multiple works of literature, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ... -
Role of Social Media and Online News in 2022 Sri Lankan Riots and Utilization of OODA Loop Based OSINT Framework
(2023-09)Prolonged riots which violates legal rights and peaceful limits and turns violent with having a potential toward to an anarchical social unrest are perceived as threats to national security, exacerbated in the digital ... -
Small Team as a Successful Strategy Used in the Battle Against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
(2023-09)Sri Lanka military have used many war strategies to win the war against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The fourth stage of the war, which erupted under the cause of securing humanitarian needs against LTTE, Sri ...