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Objectives of the Program on Peace Studies
- To provide training pertaining to the issues of CBMs, CR and PS.
- To embark on networking to the concerned individuals and institutions of South Asia and abroad on the theme(s) of the program.
- To seek meaningful interaction with similar programs outside South Asia and to exchange ideas with concerned individuals and institutions on the themes related to CR, CBMs and PS.
- To take initiative for discussing the curricula related to CR, CBMs, PS and other related subjects taught in various Pakistani and South Asian Universities and Colleges.
- To organize workshops and seminars so as to create awareness on the issues engulfing the people of South Asia on the sources and implications of conflicts.
- To publish various reports and studies related to the theme(s) of the program.
- To publish a newsletter under the program.
- To launch a discussion group on the internet concerning the theme(s) of the Project.
- To promote research and studies on CR, CBMs and Peace Studies in local languages.
- To influence the policy-making process in South Asia.
Approach and Methodology
It was decided to follow an incremental approach by establishing the program and conducting its activities. Emphasis will be laid on establishing a liaison with governmental and non-governmental organizations and individuals on
promoting the objectives of the program. Given the fact that it will be the first initiative taken by any Pakistani academic institution of that sort, we feel that the program, as envisioned by us, will help build an innovative
approach to deal with various conflicts at the domestic, national and regional level. The program will have a core group composed of experts on CR, CBMs and PS and then we will expand it to include serious minded graduate
students enrolled in the courses of CBMs, Peace Research, Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management and other related courses. Finally, we tend to involve concerned individuals and institutions of Pakistan and South Asia for the
pursuance of our objectives. The entire process to establish the program will take atleast two years because of serious work required in this regard.
We hope that at some stage it will emerge as a policy oriented think tank in an academic institution like Karachi University. We feel that the program will make enough contribution to building an alternative approach for Peace
and Conflict Studies.
Identification of Target Groups
Under the program we will approach all such groups who are either not clear about the rational or need for CR, CBMs and PS or are against such an initiative. We will also contact those who lack adequate knowledge about the approaches of peace and security and are consciously or unconsciously opposed to PS. The groups, which we intend to focus, are students, teachers, religious activists, mediamen, civil and military establishment and businessmen. While realizing the sensitivity of the program and its objectives, we will make sure that we approach such groups in a very professional manner. We realize the role of those who either do not understand the concepts of CR, CBMs and PS or are hostile to such concepts. Through the program we will give the message that the alternate road to security is not through military buildup but by establishing confidence and efforts for the just and fair resolution of conflicts.
Funding
The Program will seek funding for its activities by raising voluntary contributions and support from national and international grant making organizations.
Patron
- Brig (Retd) Abdur Rehman Siddiqui, Executive Director, Regional Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies. 16-B, 7th Central Street, Defense Housing Authority, Phase-2, Karachi.
- Telephone: 5894074 Fax: 5802396
Program Director
Coordinators
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, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi.
, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi.
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