Papers by Kasun Wijetunge
KDU IRC 2021, 2021
The underlying concept of air power is an ability of a nation to achieve its objectives and secur... more The underlying concept of air power is an ability of a nation to achieve its objectives and secure its interests through the means of air and associated capabilities. COVID-19 pandemic has resulted a weak economy thus making Sri Lanka vulnerable for different security and sustainable development challenges. This situation will continue until the world is completely recovered from COVID-19 pandemic. Sri Lanka has a greater blue economic potential considering its huge sea territory with compared to the land area which is yet to be exploited. In new normal condition the exploitation of natural treasure inherited in our seas would be a great benefit for the developing economy of the island nation. Already the geostrategic advantage and marine resources of Sri Lanka are been utilized by various state and non- state actors in the region and extra-region. Hence development of maritime security architecture through an integrated system comprising all aerial and maritime stakeholders would be of utmost important in future exploitation of these sea frontiers. Hence as a remedy smart, stretched re-fleeting of assets, formulation of conceptual maritime-air command structure and conduct of joint training were recommended to address maritime security challenges Sri Lanka is facing at present in order to conduct effective and efficient maritime-air operations in future.
Key words - Air power, Maritime-air operations, National security
Conference Presentations by Kasun Wijetunge
KDU IRC, 2021
The term air diplomacy first came into limelight in the first half of the 20 th century amidst th... more The term air diplomacy first came into limelight in the first half of the 20 th century amidst the advent of air power. The air diplomacy is the employment of air power elements in support of the foreign policy. The study explored how an air diplomacy framework could be incorporated into the air strategy with object to strengthen country's foreign policy aspirations, in turn being benefitted to bolster the tangible and non-tangible capabilities of the SLAF. The contemporary world has seen regional/global air forces have been attempting to leverage air power in quest of protecting national interests and human capital beyond its seashores. Although, it is observed that Sri Lanka has not been exploiting the air diplomacy to the fullest extent, in quest of attaining foreign policy aspirations irrespective of the governments in power. Hence, it is imperative to bridge this gap and employ the air diplomacy in order to attain desired ends while supporting the regional stability/cooperation. Researchers have derived the conceptual framework based on the review of theoretical studies. The exploratory study accustomed with inductive approach and interpretivism research philosophy while conducted as a qualitative study. Eventually, researchers have developed an air diplomacy framework which could, schematically be imbedded into SLAF's air strategy, whilst aiming to support country's foreign policy aspirations, subsequent to recognised current government's foreign policy imperatives, where the air diplomacy could be employed. The two spheres of SLAF's engagements within the air diplomacy spectrum explored as kinetic and non-kinetic engagements.
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Papers by Kasun Wijetunge
Key words - Air power, Maritime-air operations, National security
Conference Presentations by Kasun Wijetunge
Key words - Air power, Maritime-air operations, National security