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SUMMARY:Asia’s Border Conflicts & Indigenous Approaches to Peace and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Hana Shams Ahmed\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Department of Social Anthropology\, York University\, CanadaBinalakshmi Nepram\, Fellow\, Harvard University Asia Center; Founder-Director\, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network & Global Alliance of Indigenous Peoples\, Gender Justice\, and PeaceWai Wai Nu\, Founder and Executive Director of the Women Peace Network in MyanmarEnghebatu Togochung\, Director\, Southern Mongolian Human Rights Information Center  \n\n\n\nModerator: Sugata Bose\, Gardiner Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs\, Harvard University  \n\n\n\nAsia is home to some of the most complex and long-standing border conflicts worldwide. From the South China Sea to the Himalayas\, and from the Indo-Myanmar frontier to the Korean Peninsula\, territorial disputes and border-related tensions significantly influence regional geopolitics. These conflicts often stem from historical grievances\, colonial legacies\, and competing nationalisms. \n\n\n\nAsia also hosts roughly 260 million Indigenous Peoples—three-quarters of the global total—making it the region with the greatest cultural diversity. Beyond state-centric approaches to border disputes\, many Indigenous communities maintain cross-border relationships\, employ traditional peacebuilding mechanisms\, and practice unique forms of conflict resolution. These knowledge systems provide valuable insights into alternative paths for reconciliation\, healing\, and sustainable peace. \n\n\n\nThis panel discussion will bring together scholars\, policymakers\, Indigenous leaders\, and civil society representatives to examine Indigenous-led peace-building initiatives\, evaluate their relevance to current border challenges\, and develop actionable strategies for reconciliation and healing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/asias-border-conflicts-indigenous-approaches-to-peace-and-healing/
LOCATION:CGIS South S020\, Belfer Case Study Room\, 1730 Cambridge St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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