Securing Sri Lanka’s borders is a crucial component of national security, but it alone is not enough to ensure the overall safety and well-being of its citizens. True security for all Sri Lankans requires a comprehensive approach that includes access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. This policy brief emphasises that individual welfare is an integral part of national security, highlighting the need to address these broader issues to achieve genuine safety and stability for the nation.
20 August 2024
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We are also here republishing the policy briefing entitled “Reimagining National Security for Sri Lanka:
Emphasising both Territorial Integrity and Individual Welfare”, prepared by Shane De Silve, upon which this discussion is based. The briefing is viewable below, and downloadable as a pdf here: https://www.peaceinkurdistancampaign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Reimagining-National-Security-for-Sri-Lanka-Emphasising-both-Territorial-Integrity-and-Individual-Welfare-vFinal.pdf