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THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT FOR ENHANCING SRI LANKA NAVY’S MARITIME SECURITY
(2025-12)Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean and its expansive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) present both immense opportunities and significant vulnerabilities. Maritime threats such as piracy, drug trafficking, ... -
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID: EXAMINING THE CONFLICT DYNAMICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
(2025-12)There is no letup to conflicts, political instability and humanitarian crises affecting the Middle East and therefore international intervention is urgent. The scope of this study critically evaluates the work of ... -
ESTABLISHING A MARITIME AIR WING IN SRI LANKA NAVY: AN ANALYSIS ON OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
(2025-12)Ocean is a vital domain for an island nation like Sri Lanka. It is important to many economic activities and more important for national security. As a coastal nation it is obvious that Sri Lanka is facing both traditional ... -
CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS REVISITED: CULTURAL NARRATIVES IN INDIA-CHINA STRATEGIC COMPETITION
(2025-12)This article revisits Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations (CoC) theory to examine how cultural and civilizational narratives shape the contemporary strategic rivalry between India and China. While existing ...
