Perspectives on Conflict, Peace, and Social Transformation

Perspectives on Conflict, Peace, and Social Transformation: Cultural and Institutional Approaches brings together leading scholars from across the world to explore how conflict and peace are shaped by the interplay of cultural narratives, political institutions, ethical frameworks, and economic forces. Moving beyond conventional approaches that focus solely on negotiation or political reform, the volume examines the deeper structures that generate both violence and the possibility of peace.Across its four thematic sections, the book weaves together diverse analyses - from media influence, spiritual traditions, and artistic dialogue to governance failures, peace metrics, and climate‑related vulnerabilities. Contributors illuminate how discursive, institutional, and developmental forces co‑produce conflict dynamics, while also offering grounded pathways toward positive peace, community resilience, and structural transformation.Rich in theory, empirical research, and interdisciplinary insight, this volume advances a holistic understanding of peace as more than the absence of violence. It presents peace as a living system rooted in cultural empathy, ethical governance, inclusive institutions, and sustainable economic environments. Scholars, policymakers, peace practitioners, and students will find in these pages a compelling call to rethink how societies build just and lasting peace.