RCSS Library

Since its inception in March 2001, the RCSS library has been playing an important role in imparting information to the scholarly community in the south Asian region. The need for a good research library on South Asian Security Studies was felt, as there is a dearth of information for university students, scholars, military officers and researchers. Having established the RCSS library in 2001, people from each corner of the country visit the RCSS library to obtain knowledge and information. As Sri Lanka is a developing country most of the university undergraduates do not have easy access to reading materials for their studies. The RCSS library helps them to obtain maximum usage of scholarly materials through its physical and e-repository collections. In particular it has now become a popular location for foreign students and researchers pursuing studies on Sri Lanka and the South Asian region. The reference material available in the library covers almost all aspects of modern international studies, such as those dealing with conflict and peace, traditional and non-traditional sources of civil friction, arms proliferation, war-displaced populations, and human security issues. The RCSS library services are offered to universities, military academies, research institutes, schools, NGO/INGOs and the public in the region.

RCSS library is open on all weekdays from 10:00 AM – 2 PM. The library can be visited on appointment. 

Regional Approach to Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Opportunities for Financial Services Industry
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Regional Approach to Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Opportunities for Financial Services Industry

A discussion paper by Dr Ranee Jayamaha for the 6th UNI Apro South Asia Finance Sector Unions Council Meeting, 4-5 April 2023, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Transforming into a Circular Economy for Sustainable Growth in the Post COVID - 19 Era: A Policy Framework for Sri Lanka
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Transforming into a Circular Economy for Sustainable Growth in the Post COVID - 19 Era: A Policy Framework for Sri Lanka

The concept of the Circular Economy (CE) has recently regained momentum and even reached mainstream discourses, catalyzed by the increasing need for innovative thinking to create sustainable development. The current rapid pace of digitization has also contributed to the rising popularity of the CE model.

RCSS NEWSLETTER 2022 ISSUE II
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RCSS NEWSLETTER 2022 ISSUE II

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

Post-war Democracy Building Initiatives in Sri Lanka 2015 – 2019: Lessons Learned
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Post-war Democracy Building Initiatives in Sri Lanka 2015 – 2019: Lessons Learned

Sri Lanka was standing on a critical historic juncture at the end of the long-drawn civil war in May 2009, with many crossroads before the victorious regime.

IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19 FOR SOUTH ASIA: CIVIL SOCIETY PERSPECTIVES
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IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19 FOR SOUTH ASIA: CIVIL SOCIETY PERSPECTIVES

The Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) released its latest publication “Implications of COVID-19 for South Asia: Civil Society Perspectives” during the last week of February, 2021.

NEW RCSS PUBLICATION: WHITHER SOUTH ASIA? UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE SECURITY IN THE ANTHROPOCENE EPOCH
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NEW RCSS PUBLICATION: WHITHER SOUTH ASIA? UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE SECURITY IN THE ANTHROPOCENE EPOCH

The RCSS Policy Studies 64, will be released in May 2021. This is the monograph of Kodikara Fellowship Awardee 2020 Mr. Saurabh Thakur. He is an Associate Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), New Delhi, India who has submitted his PhD thesis on the principles of equity in the international climate change negotiations.

South Asian Perspectives on Sustainable Development and Gender Equality
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South Asian Perspectives on Sustainable Development and Gender Equality

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a comprehensive integrated framework to address gender inequality in South Asia.