First Doctoral Conference of the DIN in Peace Studies
The First Doctoral Conference of the DIN in Peace Studies, organized by Sapienza University of Rome and the Network of Italian Universities for Peace (RUniPace), will be held in Rome from September 7 to 9, 2026.
Academic reflections on recent U.S. comments regarding the International Criminal Court
In the July 16 episode of “Il Mondo”, the podcast by Internazionale, Professor Chantal Meloni analyzes the tensions arising from the United States in relation to the International Criminal Court, particularly following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments against this independent institution.
Political Reform in Colombia: A Commitment to Democratic Opening in Order to Build Peace
The working paper “Political Reform in Colombia: A Commitment to Democratic Opening in Order to Build Peace”, written by Antonio José Lizarazo Ocampo and published by the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law & International Law in June 2026, addresses the issue of political reform in Colombia as a central element in peacebuilding, in the implementation of the commitments established by the 2016 Final Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC-EP.
Book Launch "For a Possible Peace. Responsibility, Justice and Reparation in the Age of Wars"
Adolfo Ceretti and Roberto Cornelli – criminologists and experts in restorative justice and criminal policy – will launch their new book "Per una pace possibile. Responsabilità, giustizia e riparazione al tempo delle guerre" [For a Possible Peace. Responsibility, Justice and Reparation in the Age of Wars] (Feltrinelli, 2026).
From Protracted Conflict to Sustainable Peace? The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and International Law
The book “From Protracted Conflict to Sustainable Peace? The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and International Law” explores one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how international law can respond to the realities of long-lasting armed conflicts and contribute to sustainable peace.
Authoritarianisms in Democracy
As part of the cultural initiatives promoted by the Casa della Cultura in Milan, the new series "Autoritarismi in democrazia" [Authoritarianisms in Democracy] is launching — a cycle of events aimed at exploring the political, social, and symbolic transformations that, in many parts of the world, are putting democratic institutions under pressure today.
New call for applications for the National PhD in Peace Studies
The new call for applications for the National PhD in Peace Studies has been published. The University of Milan participates in the programme through the curriculum dedicated to restorative justice, transitional justice, and the nonviolent transformation of conflicts.
Whose Stories Count? The Epistemic Pathways of Victims’ Narratives at the International Criminal Court
“Whose Stories Count? The Epistemic Pathways of Victims’ Narratives at the International Criminal Court” by Alessandra Cuppini, published in the Journal of International Criminal Justice, explores how victims’ stories are received and interpreted within the International Criminal Court.
Transition and Trauma: On the Construction and Politics of Expertise in Transitional Justice
“Transition and Trauma: On the Construction and Politics of Expertise in Transitional Justice” by Jessica Auchter, published in Global Studies Quarterly (April 2026), examines how ideas of expertise are constructed and mobilized within the field of Transitional Justice.
Peace Among School Desks
“Peace Among School Desks” is an educational and workshop-based program promoted by the University of Milan as part of the “La Statale for Peace” initiative and the PNRR guidance pathways supporting the transition from school to university.