Maxwin Paul Rayen – E-International Relations

Author profile: Maxwin Paul Rayen

Maxwin Paul Rayen is a PhD candidate in War Studies at King’s College London. His research sits at the intersection of strategic studies, international law, and genocide studies, with a focus on how military force is used to pursue political and ethnonationalist goals. He has worked on documenting war crimes and analysing state violence in Sri Lanka and other conflict-affected regions.

Military Governance in Post-War Sri Lanka: Revisiting the Logic of Downsizing

Maxwin Paul Rayen • Jul 16 2025 • Articles

Only when Sri Lanka’s leaders prioritise political reconciliation over perpetual securitisation will the logic of a leaner military truly take hold.

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