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Author: Fr Jeewantha Peiris

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Peace and Conflict

Unravelling of Democracy During Crisis

At major political failures, specifically when unpredicted crises break through, governments often use confusion as an instrument to make major political and economic changes. Leaders take advantage of chaotic times to subtly…

Fr Jeewantha Peiris Fr Jeewantha Peiris on 02/12/2024

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