Initiative for the Study of a Stable Peace
The Kenneth Boulding Lecture on the Study of a Stable Peace
The Kenneth Boulding Lecture on the Study of a Stable Peace is an annual virtual lecture by a leading scholar in the area of peace studies. The purpose of the lecture is to discuss the most pressing issues related to achieving a stable peace through the lens of mainline economics.
Past and scheduled lectures:
2024: Peter Boettke, “Kenneth Boulding, Mainline Economics, and the Science of Peace”
2025: Nathan Goodman, “Peace Economics with an Anarchist Squint”
Reading Group
The Initiative for the Study of a Stable Peace (ISSP) hosts virtual reading groups where network members gather to discuss both foundational and contemporary research in peace studies. These seminar-style sessions focus on analyzing and interpreting scholarship that addresses critical issues in the field, fostering a deeper understanding of peace dynamics. The aim is to create an environment where ISSP members can collaboratively explore key texts to gain insights that contribute to the broader discourse on achieving and maintaining a stable peace.
Virtual Seminar
The virtual seminar series hosted by the Initiative for the Study of a Stable Peace (ISSP) provides a platform for scholars to share their research on peace studies and conflict resolution. These sessions focus on cutting-edge issues and innovative approaches in these fields, offering participants opportunities for learning, dialogue, and collaboration. Presenters receive valuable feedback to refine and expand their research, with the aim of contributing to the broader scholarly discussion of issues related to a stable peace.
The Spring 2025 seminar schedule is available here.