Sri Lanka, March 4 -- However, experienced military officers opine that national security is a broader concept that needs to be addressed with an integrated approach. Former Security Forces Commander of the Wanni Region and Eastern Province Maj. General Dr. Boniface Perera opines that national security and national economy goes hand in hand. Dr. Perera is a battle-hardened infantry officer who served the Sri Lanka Army for over 36 years, dedicating 20 of those years to active combat. Dr. Perera holds a PhD in Economics and is a respected international researcher, writer, entrepreneur and international analyst specialising in national security, economics and politics. In a candid interview with the Daily Mirror, Dr. Perera recalled instanc...