This thesis explores different perceptions of post-war safety in Sri Lanka. This is conducted through examining the "transnational gap" between the Tamil diaspora and local residents in the North and East. The State of Sri Lanka has mainly prioritized a "Victor’s Peace" through material infrastructure and territorial consolidation. This clearly aligns with the "Freedom from Want" pillar of human security. This focus on physical development fails to foster a comprehensive sense of safety.  

The study applies a dual framework of Social Constructivism and Human Security.  And the research utilizes qualitative semi-structured interviews and secondary data. It enables the study to analyze how safety is socially constructed and lived by the Tamil Community.

The findings of the study reflect that the local residents do acknowledge material improvements. However, their narratives signify that they continue to face challenges related to "Freedom from Fear". These include persistent military surveillance, institutional exclusion, and unresolved land disputes. When considering the diaspora’s perception, the study revealed that it’s often "frozen" in the collective trauma of the 2009 conflict. In addition, their perceptions are also reinforced by advocacy-orientated media that filter ground-level changes. 

Ultimately, the study argues that true post-war safety requires a shift from securitization to a guarantor of rights. And it finally concludes that safety is indivisible from dignity and equal citizenship. Moving beyond monitored stability towards a shared national consciousness requires dismantling the structural residues of conflict.