https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8370 2026-04-08T13:43:11Z 2026-04-08T13:43:11Z Nethsara, MMU Theekshana, MAD Thisera, MHHS Tantirimudali, AV https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8814 2025-08-26T07:16:21Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Detection, Delay and Response of Chemical, Biological, Radiographical and Nuclear Threats Nethsara, MMU; Theekshana, MAD; Thisera, MHHS; Tantirimudali, AV According to United Nations Resolution 1540 (2004), the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and security. The defense and maintenance of appropriate and effective border controls and law enforcement efforts are essential to detect, deter, prevent, and combat this threat. Cooperation between the state and domestic authorities is seen as a necessity in addressing this problem. In the modern world, this functionality involves the significant involvement of modern technology. Although the full potential of AI is yet to be realized, the utilization of AI for the benefit of these processes cannot be underestimated. This research problematizes the necessity created among CBRN proliferation, AI, and border security. The methodology used will be qualitative, as it is a security related problem area. The authors expect to gather data from experts in the field. The data will be interpreted using theories of border security. Findings, including the handling of dual-use goods and suggestions for detection, delay, and response (DDR), will be published as policy recommendations for state authorities to use in security policymaking.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Patabendige, CLCM https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8812 2025-08-26T07:12:45Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

The Role of Information Warfarein Exacerbating Ethnic Tensions:A Case Study of Sinhala-Muslim Dynamics in SriLanka Patabendige, CLCM The world is currently witnessing an Information war (IW) that extends beyond traditional military conflicts. Vital information has the power to forge international alliances or breach harmony. IW manifests through disinformation, misinformation, false information, propaganda, hate speech, cyber hacking, and election meddling, resulting in chaos, polarization, division, and misrepresentation. This non-kinetic competition poses a significant and disruptive threat globally. In the context of Sri Lanka, IW poses a critical national security challenge by breaching peace and harmony. The researcher in the end has attempted to identify and understand that IW in Sri Lanka often exploits historical grievances, religious differences, and ethnic tensions to fuel conflict. This manipulation of information exacerbates existing divisions and threatens social cohesion. This research aims to identify IW as an emerging threat and assess its impact on Sri Lanka's security landscape in light of ethnic tensions. As the methodology, the researcher has utilized a qualitative methodology and secondary data have been utilized to conduct a social media analysis, by doing that researcher seeks to uncover gaps, weaknesses, and loopholes in Sri Lanka. The research will address several key questions: How does IW manifest in Sri Lanka? What are the specific impacts of IW on national security and societal harmony? What proactive and preventive measures can Sri Lanka implement to counter IW effectively? In conclusion, the researcher attempts to showcase how addressing IW requires a multifaceted approach that combines regulatory measures, educational initiatives, and community engagement.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Palanage, PKGB De Silva, LSU De Silva, KPSH https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8810 2025-08-26T07:10:37Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

The Red Sea Area: Importance, Regional Conflicts, And Impact On Sri Lankan Trade And Security Palanage, PKGB; De Silva, LSU; De Silva, KPSH One of the most vital maritime corridors which has shown considerable importance for global trade is the red sea. Being surrounded by major powers and countries with ongoing conflicts in the middle east it has resulted in its shipping lanes being disrupted leading to major delays resulting in increased cost and brings an uneasiness to global peace and security impacting trade and commerce worldwide. To protect this choke point major powers have established military bases in countries near to the Bab-El Mandeb strait to protect its shipping routes from threats resulting from piracy, protracted conflicts in nearby countries in the region and geopolitical rivalries. With the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas and the Houthi rebels in Yemen targeting ships aligned with Israel leading to significant delays in trade has resulted in countries finding alternate trade routes. With the emergence of artificial intelligence, there is also the concern of using this technology in warfare within the region but such advanced technology utilized effectively can be also used to mitigate difficulties facing the country as well. The red sea being a vital trade route for countries like Sri Lanka there is the high risk of it significantly impacting the countries trade and security, if any hinderance to its trade routes were to occur, it will incur extra cost for the country with the increase in prices due to additional insurance premiums, container freight rates and the additional fuel that is needed for the safe and secure travel of the countries imports and exports affecting trade and the economic stability of the country. Ensuring the safety and security of international trade routes such as the one in the red sea is necessary for the county's financial stability and certain steps must be enacted to ensure the nation's safety and security as well. In this study, the researches aim to analyse these impacts and outcomes of the difficulties which plague the red sea to Sri Lankas own national security and its impact on trade and present possible solutions and mitigation strategies for policy makers and the Sri Lankan government to enforce and implement, which may allow Sri Lanka to face potential threats and maritime security concerns and its affects in trade within the country and the issues that will arise due to the conflicts and instability within the region going forward. This research takes the form of a qualitative study which uses both primary sources such as statements, and secondary sources including but not limited to websites, books, government records and articles.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Bandara, BRAWS Rohan Kumara, KP https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8809 2025-08-26T07:07:16Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

The Galactic Chessboard: A Comparative Analysis of Space Warfare Strategies Employed by the US, Russia, and China Bandara, BRAWS; Rohan Kumara, KP It is becoming increasingly important to understand the implications of military strategies moving beyond our planet and their impact on our security. This research paper conducts a comparative analysis of space warfare strategies and policies employed by the United States, Russia, and China. This research was conducted using a qualitative methodology, specifically employing a comparative analysis method to examine and interpret the data. This study explores historical contexts, strategic objectives, technological advancements, and the ride, with initial caution giving way to more ambitious actions, then returning to careful exploration by the end of the 20th century (Launius, 2000). The militarization of space is becoming a key part of national security for the United States, China, and Russia. The modern space systems play a critical role in modern warfare. They provide the military with precise communication, such as real-time intelligence, surveillance capabilities, and accurate navigation. geopolitical implications of each nation's approach and designs anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons to be used against America’s supremacy. Meanwhile, Russia is improving its ASAT technology so that it can catch up with both China and US. This paper also analyzes the patterns of ASAT testing, the ASAT test ban treaty, and the risk posed by Chinese and Russian ASAT weapons to U.S. space assets. Although the U.S. has the largest budget and can also act swiftly than any other country, there is a significant growth in counter-space technologies from China and Russia. China and Russia did not sign the ASAT test ban treaty because they want to maintain strategic balance and are sceptical of U.S. intentions. This study concludes that these space strategies influence global security. This paper points out that in order to deal with the hazards of the militarization of space we have to continue investing in space security, and arms restrictions should be carried out while we also cooperate internationally.

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