The allocation of defense funding is of utmost importance for a country’s security and sovereignty in the global arena. The … More
Author: Kagusthan Ariaratnam
Historical Analysis of Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Academic Outreach: The Post 9/11 Sudden Shift Toward Counterterrorism
Since its inception in 1984, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (the Service) has been instrumental in protecting the nation’s security. … More
Book Review: Disappointing Dissection of Tragedy
This is an outside-the-box analysis of the Easter Sunday Bombings on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy. The official story … More
Breaking: Court Orders Comprehensive Review of Ex-Informant’s Human Rights Complaint Against Spy Agency
This article was originally published by CBC on Sep 18, 2023 “The Canadian Human Rights Commission has been ordered by … More
Implementing the ‘Himalaya Declaration’ with a ‘Mahavamsa Mindset’ during Sri Lanka’s Transition from a Kleptocracy to a Stratocracy
OPINION — In December 2023, a group of senior Buddhist monks from different Nikayas (called Sangha for Better Sri Lanka or … More
The Role of Timely and Actionable Military Intelligence in Winning Wars
Military intelligence is crucial for success on the battlefield. Recent global events highlight the importance of swift and accurate intelligence. … More
Deconstructing the Media Framing of Terrorism
This research proposal seeks to explore how the media portrays terrorism and aims to challenge the current framing that shapes … More
The Impact of Penny Press on Journalism
By Kagusthan Ariaratnam, Pamela Nga, and Elizabeth Nyanthic Abstract: The 19th century’s invention of the Penny Press was a significant … More
From Cyber to Cyborg: Technological Determinism in Action
The theory of technological determinism suggests that advancements in technology play a crucial role in shaping historical and social progress. … More
The Evolving Landscape of Intelligence Gathering: The Role of AI in Open-Source and Human Intelligence
Introduction The landscape of intelligence analysis is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in this transformation. … More