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The question of commemoration: Remembrance Day 2024

Permitting the commemoration of Prabhakaran, Zahran or any other terrorist leader will lead to politicisation, radicalisation and mobilisation of another wave of terror. While it is important for loved ones to remember their dead privately in their homes, governments should not permit public commemoration of terrorists. Public commemoration of terrorists especially suicide terrorists is tantamount […]

Zahran Hashim speech recorded a day before the Easter Sunday attack in 2019

In this disturbing video, we can witness the shocking truth behind Zahran Hashim and his cohort of suicide bombers, as they orchestrate one of the most worst terrorist attacks in the history of Sri Lanka.

I present this footage to the public, fully aware of its unsettling content. This speech of his sheds light on the atrocities committed by those who fall victim to the dangerous allure of extremism. In it, we see the group consisting of Zahran (the leader and the bomber of Shangri-La) and what most likely are his 7 co-suicide bombers, excluding Fathima Jiffry who blew herself up in Mahawila Gardens in Dematagoda. All participants in the video are wearing outfits similar to the Islamic State (IS) members, and have behind them a banner of the IS flag.

Thaslim is a true hero of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka was saved from an islandwide terrorist attack by M. R. M. Thaslim said Professor Rohan Gunaratna at the launch of his new book “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre-Lessons for the International Community” at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies in Colombo on July 28, 2023.

Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre

Radical Islam is an enduring global challenge that presents a national and international security threat. Instigation by hate preachers, inadequate government, societal attention, religious and reciprocal radicalization have allowed this threat to manifest into terrorist violence. Extremist ideologies have infiltrated religious, educational, and digital spaces and thus, terrorism’s shadow continues to shroud the safety and […]

Building a Safer Future: The Role of Security Studies in Countering Terrorism

The Importance of Security Studies In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, security has become a paramount concern for individuals, governments, and businesses alike. With the rise of global terrorism, it is crucial to understand the underlying causes, motivations, and strategies employed by terrorist organizations. This is where the field of security studies plays a […]

Building Resilience: How to Navigate Security Challenges in a Changing World

In today’s rapidly evolving world, security challenges are constantly emerging, requiring individuals and organizations to adapt and evolve to stay ahead. As a professor of Security Studies and the founder of Singapore’s International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, I have dedicated my career to understanding and navigating these challenges. One of the key […]