ESF-LiU Conference
In search of Peace: Dialogues between theories and practices
20 - 24 October 2012
Call for Papers |
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The search for peace is longstanding. And yet, the concept remains elusive. Most probably the reason is simple, namely that peace is never fully achieved, it is not an end-point, but rather a constant process of negotiation among different actors regarding the terms of their relationships in a myriad of different arenas.
In this conference the aim is to investigate peace as a process and the various forms in which it has been conceptually framed and empirically practiced. In order to do so, the research objectives of the conference are twofold:
(i) to explore the ways in which specific approaches to peace are (or are not) the outcome of dominant scholarly work and policy agendas; thus conversely
(ii) to examine and investigate how peace is constructed as a concrete and common aspiration that shapes social interactions in daily life.
The purpose is thus to foster and facilitate a dialogue between scholarly interrogations and the various experiments and experiences of peace beyond disciplinary and territorial borders. The conference aims to bring together, on the one hand, academic analyses and research innovations in the politics, histories, and discourses of peace from various disciplines. One the other hand to nurture these debates with the practical expertise and field experiences of civil society actors, activists, journalists, artists and policy-makers. Thus, this conference offers a platform for productive exchange between scholars and practitioners that helps us move towards a sustainable peace.
During the conference we will seek out the differences and commonalities among the various experiments, discourses, narratives, practices and performances of peace. Given the timeliness of the issue and the urgency to engage in such dialogues, we expect a wide range of participants, including various actors from multiple backgrounds and generations.
Abstracts related to the general theme of the conference are welcome, and we particularly invite applications for papers, posters and photo-essays along the following themes:
• Conceptualizing peace – moving beyond the liberal paradigm of peace
• Spaces of/for peace – theoretically imagined and/or practically experienced
• Actors of/for peace – voices involved in designing peace
• Peace narratives – practices awaiting theorization / theories awaiting realization
• Strategies of/for peace – from educational agendas to military interventions to artistic & intercultural projects
• Networks of peace – beyond and across disciplinary and territorial boundaries
Please direct preliminary queries and comments to the conference chair:
Dr. Daniela Vicherat Mattar : d.a.vicherat.mattar[at]luc.leidenuniv.nl
Programme |
| Saturday 20 October | |
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| 17.00-19:00 | Registration at the ESF desk |
| 19.00 | Welcome drink at the exhibition Walls between People, A. Novosseloff & Frank Neisse |
| Sunday 21 October | |
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| Peace Narratives: practice awaiting theorization / theories awaiting realization? | |
| 8:30-9:00 | Welcome address by Prof. Bo Hellgren and Prof. Helena Klöfver, Dean and Vice-Dean of the University of Linkoping, Sweden. |
| 9:00-9:15 | Welcome address Dr. Daniela Vicherat – Mattar, LUC The Hague, Chair and organizer of the conference In Search of Peace: A roadmap for upcoming dialogues |
| 9:15-10:00 | Prof. Wolfgang Dietrich, UNESCO chair for Peace Studies, University of Innsbruck, AT Many Peaces: Peace in History and culture |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee Break |
| Dialogues 1 – Thinking about Peace Moderator: Dr. Daniela Vicherat Mattar, LUC The Hague | |
| 10:30-10:45 | G. Visoka, Centre for International Studies, Dublin City University, IR Making peace between peace theories: A Neo-Lakatosian and non-conflictual view of peace research |
| 10:45-11:00 | A. Warnecke, European University Institute, IT Interpretations of violent conflict and the epistemology of peace-building |
| 11:00-11:15 | Dr. S. Naderi Farsani, Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought, IR Conflict Resolution in Theory & Practice |
| 11:15-11:30 | Prof. G. Scotto, University of Florence, IT Global resource depletion and the future of conflict resolution |
| 11:30-11:45 | Q&A |
| 11:45-12:45 | Poster Session Moderator: T. Sewimfura, National University of Rwanda, RW |
| 12:45-14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30-15:15 | Carolyn Hayman, Chief Executive of Peace Direct Academic researchers and local peace building organisations – how can they help each other? |
| 15:15-16:00 | Prof. Sara Cobb, Director of the Center for the Study of Narrative and Conflict Resolution at S-CAR, George Mason University, US Peace as critical narrative practice performance: Constructing better formed stories |
| 16:00-16:30 | Coffee Break |
| Dialogues 2 – Bridging daily-practices with other ways of thinking about peace Moderator: Irit Ballas, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IL | |
| 16:30-16:45 | Dr. D. Checa-Hidalgo, Coventry University, UK Non-violent international support for socio-environmental conflict transformation |
| 16:45-17:00 | T. Aladeokin, Center for Peace Studies, University of Tromso, NO Non violent communication skills and post-conflict peace building: Red Cross and youth training in Rwanda |
| 17:00-17:15 | S. Friedel, University of Innsbruck, AT The Art of Living Sideways and the Aesthetics of Transrational Peaces |
| 17:15-17:30 | Dr. K. Gatelier, Modus Operandi, University Stendhal, FR Giving a voice to (rural) populations: a method of participatory research for conflict transformation |
| 17:30-17:45 | Q&A |
| 19:00 | Norrköping reception at Town Hall |
| Monday 22 October | |
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| Spaces of/for peace: Theoretically imagined or/and practically experience | |
| 9:00-9:45 | Prof. Luc Reychler, Center of Peace Research and Strategic Studies, University of Leuven, BE Time for violence or peace |
| 9.45-10:30 | Prof. Paul van Tongeren, Former Secretary-General of Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC), now Infrastructure for Peace (I4P) Infrastructures for peace: a promising approach in peace building |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| Dialogues 3 – Institutional Conditions and civilians acting for peace Moderator: G. Visoka, Centre for International Studies, Dublin City University, IR | |
| 11:00-11:15 | T. Malyarenko, Donetsk State University of Management, UA Escalation of violence in high risk societies: conditions for peace |
| 11:15-11:30 | Dr. I. Ikpe, University of Botswana, BW Mediating conflicts, promoting peace and preserving relationships: Lessons from traditional African justice systems |
| 11:30-11:45 | Dr. B. Venturi, University of Bologna, IT Challenges and potentialities of civilian peacekeeping |
| 11:45-12:00 | Dr. C. Amone, Gulu University, UG The arming of vigilantes as a peace-building strategy: Lessons from northern Uganda, 1986 to 2012 |
| 12:00-12:15 | Q&A |
| 12:15-13:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45-14:45 | Film screening – The Walls of Shame, T. Denis & G. Ratrovondahona, 2010 |
| 14:45-15:30 | Dr. A. Novosseloff, Global Governance Institute and University of Paris 2, FR Separation Walls: Builders of peace, agents of the status quo or drivers of change? |
| 15:30-16:00 | Coffee Break |
| Dialogues 4 – Spaces of/for Peace Moderator: S. Friedel, University of Innsbruck, DE | |
| 16:00:16:15 | Dr. F. O’hAdhmaill, University Collegue Cork, IR Community development, conflict and power in Northern Ireland |
| 16:15-16:30 | T. Soukotta, International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University, NL When spaces for peace is occupied by primordial symbols: a discourse analysis on competing identity politics |
| 16:30-16:45 | C. Reiach, University of Tromso, NO Imaginary in contested spaces: Public space as a tool for peace |
| 16:45-17:00 | T. Sewimfura, National University of Rwanda, RW Transforming identity-based conflicts through community-based sociotherapy in Bugesera |
| 17:00-17:15 | Q&A |
| 19:30 | Get together and drinks |
| Tuesday 23 October | |
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| Moving beyond the liberal paradigm of peace | |
| 9:00-9:45 | Prof. J. Galtung, Founder of PRIO and director of Trascend International |
| Dialogues 5 – Challenging the prevailing peace paradigms and seeking for alternatives Moderator: A. Warnecke, European University Institute, IT | |
| 9:45-10:00 | F. Cavalcante, University of Bradford, UK The origins of liberal democratic peace buildings(s) at the UN |
| 10:00-10:15 | Dr. D. Mekonnen, Felsberg Institute for Education and Academic Research, DE |
| 10:15-10:30 | Dr. P. Praxmarer, USI-University of Lugano, CH |
| 10:30-10:45 | Irit Ballas, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IL |
| 10:45-11:00 | Q&A |
| 11:00-11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30-12:15 | Prof. V. Fontan, Head Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the UN University for Peace, San Jose, CR Decolonizing Peace: A southern epistemology for peace and conflict studies |
| 12:15-13:45 | Lunch |
| Dialogues 6: Connecting questions: Education and Peace Moderator: W. Hong, Foundation for Global Collaboration and Peace | |
| 13:45-14:00 | Dr. A. Kynsilehto, University of Tampere, FI Paths towards sustainable peace: Sharing women’s stories of exile as point of departure |
| 14:00-14:15 | Mr. G. Kojdheli, Wisdom University, AL Experience of peace and disarmament education in Albania |
| 14:15-14:30 | Dr. A. Harwazinski, University of Tubingen, DE Rhythm of Peace? Dance pedagogics as a Chance to Overcome Prejudice and Create Awareness in Integration Processes |
| 14:30-14:45 | Prof. H. Pratas, ISEC-Universitas, PT |
| 14:45-15:00 | Q&A |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30-16:30 | Forward Look plenary Discussion & Closure |
| 19:00 | Conference Dinner |
| Wednesday 24 October | |
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| Breakfast and departure |
This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF) in partnership with Linköping University.
