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By Small Drops Balananthini Balasubramaniam “2004: The waves came, the voices vanished — the North and East still mourn.” Abstract This paper examines the consequences of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka and situates these losses within the broader structural marginalisation of Eelam Tamils. The political behaviour of Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the NPP/JVP coalition is critically assessed, highlighting the continuity of Sinhala-majoritarian...

*Abstract* Human trafficking and modern slavery remain acute challenges in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), disproportionately affecting migrants, women, and children. Despite legislative frameworks and institutional mechanisms, the majority of victims remain unidentified due to structural vulnerabilities, socio‑economic pressures, and institutional limitations. This paper examines these dynamics and analyses the strategic role of Dr Nicola Garrington and the Stop Human Trafficking CIC team. Their...

Abstract Antifa has evolved from a loosely structured anti-fascist movement into a complex, adaptive social actor, engaging in ideological confrontation, street-level mobilisation, and digital activism. This article examines Antifa through a multidisciplinary lens encompassing political science, security studies, sociology, cultural theory, and global governance. It evaluates how Antifa’s methods, identity framing, and transnational resonances shape contemporary debates on political extremism...