Applicability of UN Non-Self-Governing Territory (NSGT) Frameworks and Remedial Self-Determination in the Post-1948 Era Editor’s Note This report was commissioned to evaluate the legal viability of applying United Nations decolonization mechanisms to the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. In light of the shifting paradigms of international law—specifically the transition from "saltwater" colonial definitions to "remedial" frameworks—this document serves as a strategic roadmap for legal practitioners, diplomats, and human rights advocates. All data and legal assessments are current as of January 2026. Disclaimer The findings and analyses presented in this report are for informational and academic purposes. This document does not constitute formal legal advice or the official position of any United Nations organ. The terminology used, including "Tamileelam," is employed in a descriptive legal context regarding the claims of a distinct people to...