Call for Papers

The International Journal for Peace and Public Leadership (IJPPL) is inviting submissions for its second issue, planned for publication in June 2026. Building on the successful launch of its first issue, IJPPL continues its mission to explore diverse perspectives on topics related to peace studies. We will welcome submissions on topics broadly related to peace, conflict, and public leadership.

For this issue, the Editorial Committee additionally encourages authors to submit articles that focus on the role played by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and, more broadly, Civil Society in the pursuit of lasting peace.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have played key roles in peacebuilding efforts: serving as intermediaries in tense situations; providing safe venues for dialogue among conflicting parties; offering innovative solutions where formal bureaucracies face limitations; and promoting approaches to conflict transformation that account for religious and cultural dimensions. While their role can be pivotal, CSOs do not always cooperate smoothly with governmental entities at all levels, due to differences in perspectives, methods, and interests.

We especially encourage articles that explore how Track I and Track II diplomacy complement each other in the shared pursuit of peace.

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

For submission instructions, please see Submissions.

• Closing date for submissions: February 1, 2026
• Publication date: June 2026