Dr. Mohamed Jamal: Contemporary challenges demand moving beyond traditional academic boundaries for deeper understanding and broader analysis of peace-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Samir Boudinar: Modern conflict resolution studies emphasize the essential role of \u201cwisdom\u201d and \u201cthe wise leaders\u201d in promoting global peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of its cultural program at the 30th edition of the Rabat International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders\u2019 Pavilion hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled \u201cInterdisciplinary Approaches in Contemporary Peace Studies.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his opening remarks, Dr. Mohamed Jamal highlighted the significance of the seminar\u2019s theme, which explored the integration of tools and knowledge across diverse fields\u2014ranging 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s current complex and interconnected crises require moving beyond traditional academic methods to achieve deeper insight and more holistic analysis of contemporary peace issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For his part, Dr. Samir Boudinar emphasized that peace studies, since the inception of this academic field, have been characterized by what he termed \u201cpluralistic disciplinary origins,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Boudinar also affirmed the critical role of wise figures in peacebuilding efforts in today\u2019s world, stating that many conflicts can be resolved through the \u201cwisdom of the wise.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He concluded by asserting that the concept of \u201cwisdom\u201d is both a moral and universal value that intersects with the idea of \u201ceveryday peace\u201d\u2014a 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Muslim Council of Elders\u2019 Pavilion at the Rabat International Book Fair showcases over 250 diverse intellectual and cultural publications, including a number of its latest 2025 releases from Al-Hokama Publishing, addressing key contemporary intellectual and cultural issues. The Pavilion also hosts a series of cultural and scholarly events featuring prominent scholars, thinkers, authors, academics, and university professors, all in line with the Council\u2019s vision and mission to promote peace and uphold the values of dialogue, tolerance, and human coexistence.
The Council\u2019s Pavilion is located in the Souissi District of Morocco\u2019s capital, Rabat, at Stand D47.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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