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An Analytical Study on Nuclear Weapon Testing, Controlling and Eliminating the Use of Nuclear Weapons
(2015)The weapons used for mass destruction can be identified as nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC). The controlling, reduction and eventual elimination of the use of nuclear weapons are analyzed as the main objective of the ... -
The changing face of the LTTE: Ascertaining the threat of the Tamil diaspora’s use of public diplomacy on Sri Lanka.
(2015)Tamil diaspora has been part and parcel of the Eelam struggle of the LTTE from its inception. After the decisive military defeat of the LTTE in 2009, the Tamil diaspora became the only functioning organ of the extended ... -
China-Africa Political and Security Relations: An Analysis of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Documents
(2015)There has been a tremendous growth in China-Africa relations in the last twenty years. As part of this growth political and security links between them have also grown. In the security sphere statements issued by FOCAC ... -
Effects of Reintegration modalities on Ex-Combatants in Kilinochchi and Jaffna; A Situation Analysis
(2015)The UNDP presents that violent conflicts cause poverty and poverty also increases the likelihood of civil war. UNDP further states that countries with low, stagnant, unequally distributed per-capita incomes and heavily ... -
The Engagement of KDU in Executing the National Security
(2015)National Security is a diversified approach that defines integration of national territory and its institutions which are required for the stability of a country. The concept is mostly perceived the sovereignty and its ... -
Foreign Involvement of Terrorism in Sri Lanka during Conflict Era - An Appraisal
(2015)This paper discusses more than 25 years long period of terrorism in Sri Lanka and influence of foreign elements. It further elaborates how an organization formed by handful of youths became one of the most ruthless terrorist ... -
Impact of Emotional Intelligence of Leadership Effectiveness on Job Satisfaction of Sri Lanka Army
(2015)This study is aimed to findout how emotional intelligence can be applied to enhance the leadership effectiveness and job satisfaction of military personnel in Sri Lanka Army. Within the course of this study, it has been ... -
Inculcating Professionalism in Defence for National Development: The Indian Perspective
(2015)India got its independence in 1947. However, India’s Armed Forces were organized and operational well before this, having fought in the 1st World War & the 2nd World War. This gave the Indian Army a high level of ... -
India - Sri Lanka Relations: Examining Domestic Factors and External Influences on State Behaviour
(2015)Bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and its northern neighbour- India- have traditionally been critical for both countries. The implication of such a close proximity is that, developments in each country have bearing on ... -
Indo – Lanka Fishery Issues: Traditional and Human Security Implications
(2015)The International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) demarcates and designates the waters between India and Sri Lanka. Even though, both countries ratified bilateral agreements governed by United Nations Convention on the Law ... -
Islamic State and the Demise of Westphalia: A new look at Sovereignty in the Middle East
(2015)This research attempts to clarify the present situation in the Middle East, particularly in terms of the challenges to the supremacy of sovereignty. The concept of sovereignty, stemming from Western civilization following ... -
Maritime Security and Theories of Naval Warfare: Way Ahead for a Professional Navy
(2015)Sri Lanka was engaged in a long drawn conflict for nearly three decades. The ocean around the country played a crucial role in this conflict. The government of Sri Lanka paid dearly for not maintaining maritime security ... -
Maritime strategy for national development: Sri Lankan perspective
(2015)The maritime space around Sri Lanka changed to a greater extent with the end of LTTE terrorism in year 2009. Being located at the Indian Ocean (IO) in a strategically important location, Sri Lanka has a significant role ...