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2026

Presence Decides: Sri Lanka's Quiet Front in a Contested Indian Ocean

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Standing Firm Against Syndicate Pressure: Cultural Heritage, Intelligence & The Test Of State Authority

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Sri Lanka's Drug Eradication Campaign: From Rhetoric to Real Outcomes

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Justice as Security: Restorative Mechanisms and the Imperative of a Paradigm Shift

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Sacrificing Autonomy- Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Maritime Security Cooperation with India

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Easter Sunday Debacle: Not by Default, But by Design - The Damning 3-P Nexus

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Equality Before The Law: A Call For Unity, Not Division

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Cybercrime Safe Havens in Colombo: A National Security Failure

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Security, Perception & Trust: Sri Lanka’s Delicate Balancing Act

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Sri Lanka’s Drug Crisis: A National Security Threat Demanding A Whole-Of-Nation Response

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Policing, Populism & The Politics Of A Birthday Cake

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Legacy Under Strain: From Warning To Reform In Sri Lanka’s Police Service

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When The Sea Lanes Become Uncertain: Maritime Security Risks In The Indian Ocean

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Is Gun Culture Becoming The New Normal In Sri Lanka?

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Institutional Integrity, Constitutional Responsibility & The Wakfs Board: A Legal Perspective

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WAKFS Governance, Statutory Authority, & The Need For Responsible Public Discourse

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Sovereignty, Human Rights & The UN - Who Decides When A State Loses Its Shield?

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A Measured Response: Between Liberty & Security, Learning From The PTA While Shaping A Future-Ready PTSA

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2025

A Community Under Siege Or Scrutiny?

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Reconnect Or Risk Lives: Sri Lanka’s Most Urgent Need In The Disaster Zone

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Modesty & Professionalism: Knowing Where To Draw The Line

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Redefining National Security: From Stability to Resilience in a Changing World

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Drawing The Line: Faith, Modernity & The Challenge Of Muslim Unity

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When The Guardians Of The Law Collide: A Call For Restraint & Respect

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Racism By Design: A Regional Pattern Of Political Survival & Religious Manipulation

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One Nation, One Future: Ending Divisions In Education & Media

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Justice Delayed & Institutional Credibility: Lessons From The Easter Sunday Case

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The End Of Another Schools Rugby Season – Bitter Lessons Learned

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Repealing The PTA: A Test Of Integrity For Sri Lanka's New Political Order

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Child Abuse & Ragging

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Easter Sunday Six Years On: Still Waiting For Truth, Justice & Reconciliation

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India’s Chanakyan Playbook & The Sri Lankan Pivot: Reading Between The Handshakes

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The Double-Edged Sword: Social Media & Obstructing Criminal Investigations

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The Anatomy Of An Assassination: A Case Study On The Element Of Surprise & Security Failures

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Power Failure - By Default Or Design

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The Hidden Risks Of Covert Activities Masquerading As Tourism: A Threat To Global Security

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2024