Natasha (De Silva) Palansuriya

Natasha (De Silva) Palansuriya is an Independent Consultant, working in the development sector offering research and advisory services. Prior to this she was a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) leading the Social Cohesion thematic. She holds a PhD in International Politics from City, University of London, where her research focused on the Sri Lankan Tamil transnational engagement in post-war justice. Her areas of research expertise includes transitional justice and reconciliation, diasporas and diaspora engagement, transnational activism, governance and democracy.

CREST Outputs

Projects
Commissioned year
Understanding When Extremism Gives Way to Moderate Politics: The Case of Sri Lanka, 1983–2016
This project examines why, despite expectations, the LTTE (‘Tamil Tigers’) has not returned to fighting. The research focuses on the role and significance of politics among diaspora Tamils, specifically the side-lining of pro-LTTE organisations in the post-2009 period, the fracturing of international separatist networks, and the rise of moderate politics.
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2016 – 2017
Articles
Report
Christopher McDowell, Valentina Aronica, Gemma Collantes-Celador, Natasha (De Silva) Palansuriya
Understanding Transnational Diaspora Politics: A Conceptual Discussion
This report explores the theoretical and conceptual basis underpinning academic debates on engagement in the politics of conflict and post-conflict by communities living overseas.
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2 min read
Report
Christopher McDowell, Valentina Aronica, Gemma Collantes-Celador, Natasha (De Silva) Palansuriya
The Engagement of Refugees in Transnational Politics: Lessons from the Migration, Diaspora and Refugee Studies Literature
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2 min read
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Christopher McDowell, Valentina Aronica, Gemma Collantes-Celador, Natasha (De Silva) Palansuriya
Asylum, Security, and Extremism
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4 min read