"Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth"
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Conspiracy theories often thrive on uncertainty, fear, and the human need for answers.
As the dust settles in the aftermath of devastating terror attacks, one would naturally expect a nation to come together in grief, unite against extremism, and seek justice for the victims. However, a disconcerting trend has emerged in recent years: the proliferation of conspiracy theories that threaten not only the truth but also national security. These theories can take root in the most fragile moments of a nation’s history, as evidenced by the tragic Easter Sunday attack in Sri Lanka in 2019. [...]
