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Contemporary Peace Studies.. Seminar at RIBF

Mohamed Mandour As part of its cultural program at the 30th edition of the Rabat International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders' Pavilion hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled 'Interdisciplinary Approaches in Contemporary Peace Studies.' The seminar was moderated by Dr. Mohamed Jamal, researcher at the Office for Manuscript Verification at Al-Azhar, Headquarters and featured a presentation by Dr. Samir Boudinar, Director of the Al-Hokama Center for Peace Research. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mohamed Jamal highlighted the significance of the seminar's theme, which explored the integration of tools and knowledge across diverse fields—ranging from political and social sciences to psychology, arts, and environmental studies. The goal, he explained, is to shed light on the theoretical and practical foundations of interdisciplinary methodologies and to examine real-world models that contribute to peacebuilding and the promotion of human coexistence across various sectors. Dr. Jamal further noted that the seminar aims to foster a constructive scientific dialogue among researchers and practitioners in order to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by these interdisciplinary approaches. He stressed that the world's current complex and interconnected crises require moving beyond traditional academic methods to achieve deeper insight and more holistic analysis of contemporary peace issues. For his part, Dr. Samir Boudinar emphasized that peace studies, since the inception of this academic field, have been characterized by what he termed 'pluralistic disciplinary origins,' drawing from economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, psychology, education, and beyond. He underscored that building peace in any society requires the adoption of diverse approaches that benefit from the contributions and methodologies of multiple disciplines. Dr. Boudinar also affirmed the critical role of wise figures in peacebuilding efforts in today's world, stating that many conflicts can be resolved through the 'wisdom of the wise.' He pointed out that recent studies in the field of peacebuilding highlight the importance of reviving traditional cultural frameworks for mediation and arbitration, such as tribal elders, spiritual leaders, senior citizens, and community sages. He concluded by asserting that the concept of 'wisdom' is both a moral and universal value that intersects with the idea of 'everyday peace'—a form of peace shaped by multiple actors and interventions. He also stressed the need to understand domestic contexts and particularities in order to accurately analyze conflicts in war-affected countries and communities. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple