𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒊𝒍 ( දුක් ගන්නා රාළ )

Ever since man decided that the only way to achieve a solution to a dispute between two of them is to take up arms, the rules of engagement have changed. They have evolved in a much slower pace that one would be able to keep abreast with it and be prepared for any eventuality. However, the 9/11 incident has changed the whole scenario. What is going on around in many parts of the world today are sufficient ample examples of the changes that have taken place in the rules of engagement. The conventional wisdom and the old school rules of engagement become lead weights, especially when a country where democracy prevails tries to fight off a terrorist outfit, threatening the stability of the country as well as in the region. The terrorists have only one objective and that is to terrorize and they would go to any extent to achieve their objective. Unless the democratically elected governments change their tactics and approach to the issue of how to deal with the terrorists, the hope of havi...