Themes and Topics
Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Traditional Peace Making Practices: Investigations into indigenous and customary approaches to peace making, including local dispute resolution mechanisms, ritualized reconciliation processes, and peace ceremonies.
- Cultural Norms of Reconciliation: Comparative studies on wider Asian ethical frameworks that prioritize dialogue, empathy, and restorative justice over retribution.
- Historical Peace Treaties and Negotiations: Analyses of ancient and medieval peace treaties, diplomatic negotiations, and conflict management strategies in Asian history.
- Contemporary Applications: Reflections on how traditional Asian peace making practices inform modern international relations, conflict mediation, and communitybased peace initiatives.
- Cross-Cultural Influences: Studies on the interplay between Asian peace traditions and global peace building efforts, including the integration of indigenous methods into modern frameworks of international humanitarian law.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025 Notification of Acceptance: 15 July 2025
- Conference Date: 1 October 2025.
- Publication of edited collection: April 2026.
Venue
The conference will be held in Singapore, providing a vibrant international forum for discussion, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas on peace and peace making in Asia.
Funding for travel, for chosen papers, is available through the Centre for International Law.
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