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Publications

Building Knowledge for Lasting Peace

Our publications document the development of our harmonising global theory of change for peace and translate emerging research into frameworks for practitioners, policymakers, and scholars.

Types of Publications

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    Peer-Reviewed Articles

    While others address specific conflicts or implement particular interventions, we're working to develop the underlying theory that could make all peace work more effective.

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    UN Human Rights Council Statements

    Our sentience-based ontology aims to provide the first rigorous, measurable definition of peace that works across cultures and contexts.

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    Field Research Reports

    Technical documentation from our pilot programs and field initiatives. These reports provide empirical insights into how theoretical frameworks perform in practice, revealing both opportunities and challenges in real-world applications.

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Foundational Article

"Reframing the Ontology of Peace Studies"
Anders Reagan, Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 29, No. 2 (2023)

This peer-reviewed article presents our initial theoretical framework, exploring how a sentience-based ontology could resolve longstanding conceptual problems in peace studies. The article addresses three critical gaps:

  • The lack of a rigorous definition of peace itself

  • The fragmentation between different peace approaches

  • The absence of measurable indicators for genuine peace

Core proposition: Peace is not merely the absence of violence, but the optimal social condition for the flourishing through self-determination of sentient beings.

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Recommended Citation

Reagan, Anders (2023) "Reframing the Ontology of Peace Studies," Peace and Conflict Studies: Vol. 29: No. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/pcs/vol29/iss2/1

UN Human Rights Council Statements

Our UN ECOSOC consultative status enables direct policy dialogue. Through written statements and participation in Human Rights Council sessions, we advance practical applications of our theoretical framework at the multilateral level.

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    "Reinforcing the Foundations of Peace and Human Rights: A Call for Philosophical and Scientific Rigour"

    Written Statement to the 58th Session, February 2025

    This statement addresses the philosophical fragility of both peace and human rights paradigms, which rely on 'faith' rather than empirical foundations. We propose a sentience-based framework that could provide the epistemic clarity needed to withstand challenges from authoritarian regimes and ideologically diverse global systems.

    Read Full Statement (A/HRC/58/NGO/136)
  • UN document titled 'Peace and Conflict Science (PACS) Institute' discussing approaches to peace aligned with SDG 16, including establishing a UN rapporteur, creating an ECOSOC committee, fostering cross-sector collaborations, and encouraging SDG reporting.

    "Reinforcing the Foundations of SDG 16: A Sentience-Centred Framework for Defining and Advancing Peace"

    Written Statement to the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum 2025, July 2025

    This statement urges deeper philosophical and scientific engagement with the foundations of peace, specifically within the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16. It introduces a sentience-centred framework grounded in cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and political theory to strengthen SDG 16’s conceptual coherence and institutional resilience.

    Read Full Statement (A/HRC/58/NGO/117)
  • United Nations General Assembly document titled 'Written statement submitted by Peace and Conflict Science (PACS) Institute, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status,' dated August 11, 2025.

    "From Exploitation to Equitable Peace: Advancing Economic Justice Through Irenomics"

    Written Statement to the 60th Session, September 2025

    This statement introduces 'irenomics'—an economic model intentionally designed to sustain peace through calibrated balance between capitalism and socialism. We examine how contemporary transnational economic systems actively contribute to global violence through structural exploitation, and propose transformative frameworks for economic justice.

    Read Full Statement (A/HRC/60/NGO/307)

Field Research Reports

Field reports provide empirical insights into how theoretical frameworks perform in practice, revealing both opportunities and challenges in real-world applications.

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    Lessons from Fracción Milpillas: Peace Education Pilot Program

    Pilot completed February 2018

    Our pilot program in Mexico provided crucial insights into how theory translates into practice. This technical report examines: how children in violence-affected communities engage with peace concepts; the gap between conceptual understanding and behavioral change; and implications for curriculum development.

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