The Status of Peace and Conflict Studies Research in Pakistan: A Study of HEC Recognized Journals
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Peace and Conflict, Research, Pakistan, Higher Education, Journals.Abstract
This paper aims to study the status of peace and conflict research in Pakistan. In the backdrop of post 9/11 terrorism and war on terror in the region, it is gradually been realized that the area needs peace and that it needs to be practically pursued. With the emergence of peace and conflict studies as an academic discipline in Pakistan, the research on the subject is also gaining grounds. However, peace and conflict research, at the moment, is clouded under the shadows of political science, international relations, defense, strategic and security, regional studies, and current affairs. This paper focuses on peace and conflict research in Pakistan by analyzing research journals being recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (the public agency authorized to recognize academic journals). The paper analyzes the contents of relevant journals, particularly journals that focus on regional affairs, political studies, defense, security and strategic studies, and peace studies. The paper analyzed the contents of the latest four issues of the said journals and categorize the articles under certain themes that might emerge as a result of analysis. A total of 29 themes have been found in this study.
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