Konflikte in Gegenwart und Zukunft

April 13, 2026: Kick-off event, reading by Gilda Sahebi "Peace through Connection: An Answer to the Politics of Polarization"
April 20, 2026: Panel discussion "Peace as Discourse"
April 27, 2026: "Peace Ethics in Islam", Prof. Dr. Asmaa El Maroufi
May 11, 2026: "Concepts of Peace in Post-War Societies" Prof. Dr. Sabine Kurtenbach
June 1, 2026: "Peace Movements in Germany", Dr. Alexander Leistner
June 22, 2026: Panel discussion "Peace Negotiations in War Zones"

The lecture series “Conflicts in the Present and Future” starts in the summer semester of 2026 and invites discussions on current and highly relevant questions surrounding the topic of peace.
What is peace? On what concepts does it rely, who advocates for it, and how can it be achieved? In light of current violent conflicts, the lecture series addresses various discourses, perspectives, and approaches to the topic of peace. The focus is not on establishing a uniform definition of peace, but rather on engaging with diverse definitions, societal needs, and concrete fields of action. The lecture series invites reflection on peace as a complex and shapeable concept – and aims to bring it back into the focus of scientific and public debates, particularly against the backdrop of war and destruction.