Category: Humanities
-
Trauma and Identity:Key Elements in Post-War Literary Evolution in Liberia
By Rupasinghe P. D, Weil D. E, Camara J. K Abstract This research paper examines how the Liberian Civil Wars (1989-1996 and 1999-2003) profoundly influenced the development and thematic concerns of Liberian literature, focusing specifically on fiction in English across both local and diasporic contexts. Through a comparative analysis of pre-war, wartime, and post-war literary…
-
The Impact of Sudanese Wars and the Concept of Home Among South Sudanese Populations: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis
By Rupasinghe P.D, Abiem R T, Dickwella D.N Abstract This paper examines how successive conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan have transformed the understanding of “home” among South Sudanese populations. Through analysis of empirical data from colonial, post-colonial, and post-independence periods, this research investigates the psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of displacement and identity formation.…
-
War and Literary Transformation: The Impact of Congolese Conflicts on Diasporic Literature
By Rupasinghe P. D, Dikembe I. L, Imeni S. J. Dupont M. Abstract This paper examines how armed conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo have fundamentally transformed Congolese diasporic literature, with particular attention to English-language fiction in printed media. Through systematic analysis of literary trends before, during, and after major periods of conflict, this…
-
The Lasting Impact of US Aid Discontinuation in American War Zones: A Critical Analysis
By Rupasinghe P. D, Collins A, Dickwella D. N Abstract This paper examines the multifaceted consequences of United States foreign aid discontinuation in regions where the US has engaged in military operations. Through analysis of empirical data from multiple conflict zones, we evaluate the socioeconomic, political, and humanitarian implications of aid termination following American military…
-
ARSA: A Critical Analysis of Its Emergence and Impact in the Rakhine State and Beyond
By P. D. Rupasinghe, M H Thun. E. L Alison AbstractThis paper examines the emergence and impact of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and beyond. Through critical analysis of existing literature, this research investigates ARSA’s origins, objectives, support networks, and regional security implications. The findings suggest that while ARSA presents…