Peace and Conflict Science Institute
Advancing global peace through interdisciplinary research and policy action
The PACS Institute is an independent peace research and advocacy organization bridging academic rigor with practical action. We conduct interdisciplinary research to strengthen global peace and human rights, informing high-level advocacy, inspiring policy reform, and working toward sustainable, equitable peace worldwide.
About the PACS Institute
The PACS Institute conducts interdisciplinary research to inform high-level policy. Our research findings feed into accessible educational programs and guide innovation projects aimed at inspiring reform and fostering sustainable, equitable peace worldwide. (Learn more on the About page.)
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Research
The PACS Institute produces peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research that reexamines traditional paradigms of peace and human rights. Our goal is to generate impactful knowledge and provide robust philosophical and policy justifications for global human rights and peace frameworks.
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Advocacy
With UN Special Consultative Status, PACS engages directly in high-level advocacy. We translate scholarly insights into policy recommendations and work with international institutions to promote structural reforms and more effective peacebuilding strategies.
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Education
Through seminars, workshops, and specialized training, PACS equips researchers, civil society actors, and policymakers with knowledge and skills. Our educational programs connect academic insights to practical tools, preparing participants for effective peacebuilding work in the field.
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Innovation
PACS questions the foundations of current human rights systems to envision the next generation of rights-based mechanisms. Our innovation arm explores long-term global futures and helps design frameworks capable of withstanding emerging challenges.
Core Values
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Rigorous
We pursue an evidence-based approach that questions assumptions through careful analysis, ensuring each insight is grounded in solid research.
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Interdisciplinary
By integrating diverse perspectives, we build comprehensive frameworks that deepen understanding of peace and human rights and encourage creative solutions.
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Transformative
We translate complex academic findings into practical strategies, enabling policymakers and communities to pursue sustainable, lasting change.
UN-Accredited NGO in Special Consultative Status
As an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the UN, the PACS Institute has direct access to participate in UN forums, engage in advocacy, contribute to policy discussions, and organize meaningful events on the global stage.
Featured Event
“The Future of Peace”
United Nations | March 2025 – Human Rights Council, Geneva
On 24 March 2025, the PACS Institute hosted a panel discussion during the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, examining the challenge of defining “peace” in contemporary international relations. Moderated by Anders Reagan (PACS Institute founder and researcher), the event critically addressed the absence of a clear, comprehensive definition of peace in international peacebuilding and discussed its implications for research, policy, and advocacy.
Featured Research
“Reframing the Ontology of Peace Studies”
AAnders Reagan – Peace and Conflict Studies Journal, May 2023
This peer-reviewed paper explores persistent ambiguities in the concept of peace and offers a new framework for conceptualizing and measuring peace. By providing a fresh perspective on what peace is—and is not—this research can help policymakers define and assess peace more effectively.
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