Publications

Executive Summary As Large Language Models (LLMs) become more integrated into everyday digital tools, countries around the world are grappling with both their potential and their risks. With the return of local elections in Sri Lanka after nearly seven years, and a new generation of voters increasingly turning to AI-powered chatbots and search engines…

Executive Summary Over the past year, DRI has monitored the rise of inauthentic political activity on TikTok during key electoral moments across Europe, identifying accounts that support parties and candidates to artificially boost their visibility and engagement, often in violation of the platform’s own rules. This research has uncovered the presence of murky accounts across…

This report analyses a key online narrative shaping Sri Lanka's socio-political landscape. Using trend monitoring, keyword analysis and observations of influential pages and channels, it explores how digital conversations emerge, spread and influence public opinion. As social media increasingly drives civic and political discourse, understanding these narratives is vital for promoting informed engagement, countering harmful…

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UNICEF English ModuleDownload

Sri Lanka’s Elections in a Machine-Mediated AgeDownload

At the Intersection of Gender, Visibility and Platform DynamicsDownload

When Silence isn't SilentDownload

Incorporating public consultations and interviews with key officials, including members of the Armed Forces and Diplomatic Service, "Factum Foreign Policy Review: A Vision for a New Sri Lanka" examines the problems with Sri Lanka's foreign policy and what the country must do to improve, across six thematic areas. Factum Foreign Policy Review: A Vision…