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  • One Belt One Road Initiative 
    Subasinghe, S.M.A.N.Y. (2nd International Studies Students’ Research Symposium – 2018, Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    China is an emerging super power and it’s expected to be emerging as super power by 2050. To fulfill their ambition, it is very important to enhance their power and economic advancement. Therefore, they established a new ...
  • An Overview of European Union Green Deal Plan 
    Ariyarathna, G.D.S.U. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Climate change can be known as one of severe threats in the existing world. In order to positively address the crucial challenges of climate change and environmental degradation in 2019 the European union launched green ...
  • Peace and Reconciliation Efforts in Post War Sri Lanka and the Effectiveness of Transitional Justice in Peace Building as a Reconciliation Mechanism 
    Karunarathna, Ransi (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2019)
    When Sri Lanka ended the 30 year long civil war in 2009, the international community expected the Sri Lankan government to introduce the reconciliation mechanisms as the war victory was replaced by the rapid development ...
  • Piracy and the maritime security in Southeast Asia. 
    Senarathne, I.G.D.M. (1st International Studies Students’ Research Symposium-2017 (ISSRS 2017) ,Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Piracy is considered a critical maritime security threat in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is a vast region of Asia which is situated to the east of the Indian subcontinent and south of China. Piracy is a reflection of a ...
  • Political Conflict between India and China in 2022 
    Dasanayaka, D.H. Dinelka (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    China and India have a shared history characterized by complex diplomatic ties, territorial disputes, and intermittent wars. In recent years, tensions escalated over border demarcations and strategic interests, leading to ...
  • The Political Influence of Easter Sunday Terror Attacks 
    Jayasinghe, D.P.S.N. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2019)
    ISIS-inspired Easter Sunday terror attacks on several churches and luxury hotels claimed more than two hundred lives. Sri Lanka’s presidential election took place approximately seven months after the terror attacks and it ...
  • Popular Geopolitics in Motion Pictures: A Study of Selected James Bond Movies on their Representation of the Cold War 
    Fernando, A. (2nd International Studies Students’ Research Symposium – 2018, Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Since its inception in 1962, James Bond is the longest running and most commercially successful cinematic franchise of all time. At its surface, James Bond or “007” is a popular Western pop icon. At a deeper level however, ...
  • Port-Led Tourism Development: Prospects for Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, P.R.S. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2019)
    At present, maritime connectivity is one of the biggest infrastructure endeavors that both littoral and non-littoral states across the world are equally investing in, with maritime connectivity projects amounting to 1,200 ...
  • Post Pandemic Health Diplomacy in South Asia: A Case Study of SAARC’s Post - Covid Regional Reengagement with South Asian Nations 
    De Silva, H.A. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    This paper examines the role played by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in the era that followed the covid-19 pandemic and the influence that it had in bringing post-pandemic resilience within the ...
  • Post-Pandemic Activism: A Marxist View of Sri Lanka's 2022 Pro 
    Devanjee, Suhanya; Herath, Charith (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The awareness of systematic inequalities and injustices exposed during the post-pandemic era formulated the background for the resurgence of social movements. This study exemplifies the case study of the Sri Lankan People‟s ...
  • Post-War Reconciliation in Sri Lanka 
    Meegahapola, R.A. (2nd International Studies Students’ Research Symposium – 2018, Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sri Lanka as developing country in the Asian region, has experienced on 3 decades ethnic conflict within the country. These 30 years ethnic crisis between Sri Lankan government and LTTE caused to build ethnically collapsed ...
  • Power of Hallyu: Change in Sri Lankan Perception towards South Korea 
    Fernando, A. (2nd International Studies Students’ Research Symposium – 2018, Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    “Hallyu” or the Korean Wave refers to the surge in the international visibility of Korean culture, beginning in East Asia in the 1990s and continuing more recently in Asia, the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, ...
  • The Practice of Economic Diplomacy as a Foreign Policy Tool in Sri Lanka Post 2015 Period 
    Mudalige, I.P. (2nd International Studies Students’ Research Symposium – 2018, Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The pearl shaped Island state of Sri Lanka is strategically situated in a way India’s security is ascertained. Foreign policy isn't only an endless dialogue between the powers of continuity and the powers of change but ...
  • The Practice of Economic Diplomacy by China in South Asia (With Special Reference to Sri Lanka) 
    Weerasekara, W.M.C.D. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2019)
    Most states use diplomacy as a tool of soft power. These states frequently use economic diplomacy in their international relations. China is one of the famous countries that use economic diplomacy in its international ...
  • Predicting the Next Decade of Sri Lankan Foreign Policy: Special Reference to the Manifesto of Gotabaya Rajapaksha 
    Peiris, T.C.M.K. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2019)
    Foreign Policy of a country can be defined as a set of principles, decisions and means, adopted and followed by a nation for securing goals. The foreign policy of a nation is formulated and implemented by its policy makers. ...
  • The Propension of Indian Immigrants to join Sri Lankan Cinema as Actors 
    Kumarasiri, W.M. Nipunika Sathsarani (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The phenomenon of immigration has played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscapes of various societies around the world. The Indian-Sri Lankan relationship is deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and ...
  • Reconciliation for Ethnic Harmony in Post War Sri Lanka from 2015- 2019 
    Rajasooriya, J.K.C.M. (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2019)
    Sri Lanka is a multi-religious country where Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians have lived in peace and Harmony. The Sinhalese are the largest ethnic group in the country. The Sri Lankan civil war ended in May 2009 ...
  • Reflection on the Great Power Politics in Sri Lankan Foreign Policy: Special Reference to China India Rivalry. 
    Priyadarshana, P. N. (1st International Studies Students’ Research Symposium-2017 (ISSRS 2017) ,Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Being a small nation Sri Lanka has long struggled to counterbalance its powerful neighbor India. This was often done by bringing in powers from outside of the region so it can fulfill its’ economic and security needs without ...
  • The Refugee Crisis: A European Policy Failure. 
    Nanayakkara, M.D. (1st International Studies Students’ Research Symposium-2017 (ISSRS 2017) ,Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The outbreak of unprecedented number of people from Middle Eastern and African countries -fleeing from war, persecution, and unrelenting poverty-have been crossing borders into and within Europe, traversing the Mediterranean, ...
  • Reshaping International Trade: Adapting to Economic Realities in a Post-Pandemic World 
    Kumarathunga, M.P. Nuwanthi Madhushani (Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted international trade, causing disruptions in global supply chains and imposing trade restrictions. Sri Lanka, an emerging economy, has faced challenges in maintaining trade ...

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