On 29 June, International Policy Digest published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest Op-Ed "Society Needs to Use Religion to Counter Extremism."

"Harnessing the true tenets of religion is key to fostering a unified front against extremism. A multi-faceted approach involving various societal stakeholders is essential to combat religious extremism and promote peace and harmony."

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About the Author

Charani Patabendige is a Acting Research Analyst and Assistant at the Institute of National Security Studies; a Sri Lankan think tank associated with the Ministry of Defence. Patabendige is a postgraduate student reading for MPhil/PhD in Law. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. She has represented Sri Lanka at several regional and international forums.

About the Publisher

International Policy Digest (IPD) is an independent foreign policy website that offers a voice to writers around the world who are often marginalized. IPD publishes articles that address the Asia Pacific or Middle East regions, as well as articles that address key U.S. policy, which gives readers an inside track on global conversation.

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