This conference seeks to bring together histories of peace movements that place the decolonizing world at the center and emphasize the role of activists from Africa, Asia, and Latin America as key actors in shaping global peace advocacy. We welcome contributions that move beyond the focus on the Cold War and Euro-American experiences of peace internationalism, by foregrounding the challenges and opportunities posed by decolonization in the building of international coalitions for peace. Deadline for contributions: March 9, 2026.

More information: Call for Papers Peace Movements – A Global History

On 2-3- December 2026, the NISA International Conference, organized by the Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association, will take place. The central theme of this edition is the role, functioning, and governance of intelligence and security services in times of democratic erosion and backsliding. The conference invites scholars to critically reflect on the tensions between democratic oversight, state security, and political power. There is explicit scope for historical contributions that highlight long-term developments, comparative perspectives, and case studies from different periods and contexts. Deadline for abstracts:1 april 2026.

Event Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 to Saturday, May 9, 2026, Event Location: London School of Economics and Political Science, Event Contacts: Conference Convener –  Prof. Piers Ludlow, Administrative Assistant – Dr. Jeff Hawn. Deadline for Submission: Friday, February 27, 2026. More information about the conference.