Dr. Shamini Chandran
Department of Political Science & Public Policy Faculty of Arts University of Colombo
Publications
Sub-National Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka: Role of local government in de-radicalization at the local level
Proceedings of 3rd International Multi-Disciplinary Desk Research Conference (DRC 2025), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 120-126 (ISBN 978 624 6692 19 3) (eISBN 978 624 6692 20 9).
Publication year: 2025
Community-based Reintegration of Former Combatants into civilian life: A Path to Lasting Stability in Post-war Sri Lanka
Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences on “Building a Sustainable and Resilient Future through Humanities and Social Sciences,” University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 10 (ISSN 2420-7365)
Publication year: 2024
Local Governance Autonomy for National Reconciliation after the War in Sri Lanka: Policy and Practice of the Agency-Model
Symposium Proceedings of 5th International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities on “Sustainability Through Reconciliation of Culture and Heritage,” National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka, pp. 144-156 (ISBN 978-955-4978-10-2)
Publication year: 2023
Collaborative Approach to Prevent Islamic Youth Radicalization in Sri Lanka: Integrating the Role of Religious Actors in National Policy and Practice
Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences on “Research Excellence through Interdisciplinary Approaches to Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 10 (ISSN 2420-7365)
Publication year: 2023
Integrating the Countering of Terrorism and Violent Extremism with the UN’s Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Post-war Sri Lanka
Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences on “From Coping to Improving: The Role of Humanities and Social Sciences in Crisis Contexts," University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 9 (ISSN 2420-7365)
Publication year: 2022
Women, peace and security in post-war Sri Lanka: A lukewarm commitment to develop a National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325
Papers on “Humanities and Social Sciences”: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 18 (ISSN 2420-7365)
Publication year: 2021
Post-war politics and challenges to public administration in Sri Lanka: Policy and practice of national reconciliation with special reference to local government
Abstracts of Papers on “Innovations in Local Governance in South Asia.
Publication year: 2021
Impact of Decentralization on Local Government Autonomy in Post-war Sri Lanka: Policy and Practice of Local Reconciliation
Proceedings under the theme of “In the Shadow of International Relations,” Department of International Relations, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 32
Publication year: 2021
Dimensions of Preparedness for Countering Violent Extremism: Methods, Approaches and Operations
Modern Sri Lanka Studies - A Journal of the Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Vol. XII, No. 01, pp. 1-18 (ISSN 1391-121X)
Publication year: 2021
Ethnic Reconciliation After Civil War in Sri Lanka: Can Pursuing Accountability for War Crimes Reconcile a Divided Ethnic Groups
CSHR Human Rights Journal, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Vol. IV, Issue 02, pp.23-31 (ISSN: 1391-8397)
Publication year: 2020
Countering Extended Terrorism with Transnational links in Post-War Sri Lanka: The Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Sri Lanka Journal of International Relations, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Vol. I, Issue II, pp. 78- 92 (ISSN: 2756-9241)
Publication year: 2020
Women’s wellbeing in Local Government Councils of Sri Lanka: Political engagement and new gains under quota-mandated female representation
Papers on Health and Well-being: Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 24 (ISSN 2386-1916)
Publication year: 2019
Gender equality in decision making: impact of 25 percent women’s quota in Local Government Authorities of Sri Lanka
Papers on Population and Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the 5th Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, p. 12-17
Publication year: 2018
Commissions in Sri Lanka, Lessons Learned and Unlearned in the LLRC: Reconciliation and Security Nexus
ISBN 978-955-38937-0-3
Publication year: 2018
The Body of Dealing with the Past and Facing the Future in Post-Civil War Sri Lanka: The Commission of Inquiry on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation (LLRC)
Nakkeeram (Tamil Journal), Law College, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18, pp. 62-75
Publication year: 2017
Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants and the Sense of Insecurity of Different Ethnic Groups in Post-Civil War Sri Lanka
Nakkeeram (Tamil Journal), Law College, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18, pp. 52-61
Publication year: 2017
Redefining Security in the Context of Ethnic Reconciliation: Issue of Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants in Sri Lanka
AVENUES Papers on Peace, Reconciliation and Development Challenges: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, eds. Pannilage U., Fonseka E. A. G. & Dissanayake P.K.M., University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, pp. 20-31
Publication year: 2017
"மோதலில் இருந்து மீண்டுவரும் சமூகங்களில் மீள்நல்லிணக்கம்: ஓர் கோட்பாட்டு ரீதியான பார்வை" (Reconciliation for Societies Emerging from Conflict: A Theoretical Overview)
Nakkeeram (Tamil Journal), Law College, Sri Lanka, Vol. 17, pp. 63-76
Publication year: 2016
The Nexus between Ethnic Reconciliation and Security Issues in Post-War Sri Lanka: A Study on Issues of Rehabilitation and Re-integration of Former Combatants
Proceedings of the International Research Conference on "Changing Socio-Economic Dynamics in Sri Lanka: Contexts, Cultures and Imaginations", University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 70
Publication year: 2015
Role of International Community in Post-War Peacebuilding through Reconciliation in Sri Lanka: Retributive Justice or Restorative Justice?
Papers on “Sri Lanka in World Affairs,”: Proceedings of the International Conference, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 37
Publication year: 2014
Nexus Between Security and Post-War Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka: An Evaluation on the Implication of the Report of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission
Proceedings of the International Research Session, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 690
Publication year: 2014
Transitional Justice on Hold: Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission of Sri Lanka
Discussion Paper Series of the Partnership Project for Peacebuilding and Capacity Development (HiPeC II), Hiroshima University, Japan, Vol. 17, pp. 1-16
Publication year: 2013
Challenges of IDP Resettlement in Sri Lanka: An Examination of Northern Spring Program in Vavuniya District
Journal of International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 65-82
Publication year: 2012