4. The functions of the Institute shall be"
| (a) to provide necessary information and data for consideration by the relevant authorities, in the formulation of national strategy ; |
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| (b) to conduct research and studies on issues relating to defence and national security, with a view to utilizing the results of such research and studies for the formulation and evaluation of policy on defence, national security and international relations : |
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| (c) to promote research by government and non government institutions on issues relating to defence and national security, with a view to ensuring the availability of relevant and reliable information on these subjects ; |
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| (d) to laise with government and non-government institutions conducting research on issues relating to defense and national security, and to provide, for this purpose, a forum for the discussion and evaluation of such research ; |
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| (e) to conduct research on social, political and economic issues insofar as they relate to, or impact on defense or nations' security : |
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| (f) to promote discussion of and the exchange of information on, military strategy, techniques of warfare, international relations and legal systems ; |
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| (g) to build up a body of trained personnel equipped to undertake research and studies on matters relating to defense and national security ; |
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| (h) to establish a repository of information on matters relating to defense and national security ; |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts