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Deconstructing the State Security Apparatus: Legal Judgments, Deep-State Complicity, and the Structural Investigation of Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
The judicial and investigative trajectory surrounding Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks—which killed at least 260 people and injured over 500 across three churches and three luxury hotels—has undergone a radical paradigm shift1. For years, the official state narrative framed the tragedy primarily as an unprecedented intelligence failure exacerbated by administrative friction within the…
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From War to Peace: How My Father, Sinnadurai Ariaratnam, Saved His Sons and Built a New Life in Canada
Ladies and gentlemen, Today, we gather here to honor the life and legacy of a truly remarkable man, Sinnadurai Ariaratnam, a father whose unwavering courage, boundless love, and enduring strength have left an indelible mark on all who knew him. As we mourn his passing, let us also celebrate the incredible story of his life—a…
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INS Nirdeshak: Mapping the Depths of India’s Maritime Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
The commissioning of INS Nirdeshak, the second of India’s indigenously built Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ships, on 18 December 2024, is a strategic development that highlights a less-discussed but increasingly critical aspect of naval power: the undersea battlespace.
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The K-4 Missile Test Propels India Towards Nuclear Submarine Self-Reliance
India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat, marking a significant leap in its strategic defense capabilities. With a range of 3,500 km, the missile enhances India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence. Coupled with the recent approval of indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), this development underscores the nation’s push towards maritime self-reliance…
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Beyond SAGAR: Tactical and Operational Insights from India-South Africa Naval Collaborations
India’s relationship with Africa has long been anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to regional stability. Over recent years, this relationship has taken on a new operational dimension, particularly in the maritime sphere. India is committed to its Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) policy. As a result, the…