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Rethinking the Emerging Global Order and its Impact on Iran

The world is undergoing a profound transformation. War is no longer an exception but a renewed political strategy, democracy faces existential threats, and the media, once a force for accountability, has become a battleground for truth. As global powers recalibrate their positions in an increasingly fragmented world, Iran stands at a critical juncture, shaped by both internal struggles and external pressures.

Our conference, Peace, Democracy, and Media, seeks to critically dissect the shifting world order - its ideological fractures, power struggles, and media landscapes - while exploring how these forces converge in the Iranian context both inside Iran and in the diaspora. By bringing together scholars, philosophers, theorists, researchers, and journalists, we aim to move beyond surface narratives and engage in a deep, interdisciplinary interrogation of the forces shaping Iran and the world at large.

—the city of peace and justice—this two-day conference will be held on 

. The Just Peace Festival is a collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiative organised by 

Global Transformations and Governance Challenges Programme

Iran Academia (Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities - ISSH)

, this event provides a unique intellectual platform where scholars, journalists, and thinkers critically engage with the complexities of peace, democracy, and media. With limited seating (200 attendees) and a highly selective call for papers, this gathering offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the emerging world order and its impact on Iran—inside and across its diaspora.

Leiden University – Campus The Hague – Auditorium Hall

Schouwburgstraat 2, 2511 VA The Hague, Netherlands

Various suggested themes include, but are not limited to:

We welcome abstracts for high-impact presentations that contribute to the intellectual depth and practical relevance of the conference. Given the limited time and capacity (200 attendees) and the high-profile nature of our audience, only a select number of submissions will be accepted.

Acceptance Announcement: No later than 30 April 2025

https://iranacademia.com/abstract-submission/?lang=en

https://iranacademia.com/conference-submission/

Include a short bio (150 words) and institutional affiliation

 to engage with global experts, challenges prevailing narratives, and strives to contribute to 

 on peace, democracy, and media. Selected speakers will participate in an 

 where critical perspectives center in an era of rising global tensions.

, that brings together scholars, activists, artists, and the public through 

debates, cultural events, film screenings, exhibitions,

Attending this conference means more than participating in a single discussion; it is an opportunity to connect with a 

, engage in meaningful dialogue, and experience a 

intellectual rigor with creative expression

https://iranacademia.com/international-conferences/pdm-2025/?lang=en

We look forward to your contributions in shaping a constructive and reflective dialogue at this historic moment.

Peace, Democracy, and Media (2 days Conf.)