Alumni Publication: "Whistleblowers: The Unsung Heroes" by Charani Patabendige
On 31 July 2023, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest Op-Ed "Whistleblowers: The Unsung Heroes."
"Whistleblowers play an indispensable role in combatting bribery and corruption, acting as a highly effective strategy to preserve the security of any nation. Despite facing numerous challenges, these individuals contribute significantly by uncovering wrongdoing, promoting accountability, and upholding transparency," writes Patabendige.
About the Author
Charani Patabendige is a Research Assistant and an Acting Research Analyst at the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence. The opinion expressed is her own and not necessarily reflective of the institute, the Ministry of Defence, or the NESA Center.
About the Publisher
Modern Diplomacy is an online journal that assesses and evaluates complex international issues that are often outside the boundaries of mainstream Western media and academia. It provides qualitative analysis in the form of political commentary, policy inquiry, in-depth interviews, special reports, and commissioned research.
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