Perception’s Role in Conflict: Understanding and Mitigating its Impact
The human mind is a mystery surpassing horizons. What is going on in the mind of a person, the way of thoughts, and the...
Fostering Social Media Literacy: Addressing Terrorism and Extremism in the Digital Age
At present, social media has become more than a platform of entertainment. It has become a battlefield with the transition of threat dimensions from...
Women and Violent Extremism
Extremism, terrorism and radicalization are inextricably interlinked yet have nuances. Nonetheless, all these concepts have become crucial since society is a victim of them....
Challenges Faced by UN Peacekeepers
Peace is a pivotal factor for any society to prosper and exist. Peace allows security, well-being, and stability. Peace is the bedrock of human...
Human Security Perspectives on Hate Speech
As readers of this article, including myself as the writer, we have all likely encountered hate speech, sometimes without even realizing it. The way...
Unleashing the Potential of Political Literacy for Informed Participation: Lessons learned from “Aragalaya 2022”
According to Bertolt Brecht, "The worst illiterate is the political illiterate; he doesn't hear, doesn't speak, nor participates in political events. He does not...
Whistleblowers: the Unsung Heroes
Whistleblowing is a bribery and corruption prevention strategy that does not receive the credit it deserves. In fact, rather than relying exclusively on laws,...
Voicing Against Disinformation
In the digital era, information dissemination is not an arduous task. Information can reach many places even multiple times. However, not all information that...
Human Security Implications of Online Hate Speech against Women: the Barrier to Women’s Political Participation
Madam Sirimavo Bandaranaike, a Sri Lankan was the first female Prime minister in the world. Her beloved daughter, a Sri Lankan politician Chandrika Bandaranaike...
Cyberwar, Netwar: The Untouchable and Unpredictable
Territorial integrity, sovereignty and non-interference are salient features of a just and secure state. For a state to exist, compete and survive in the...