Membership
Everyone is invited to become a member of PHISO, (Philippine International Studies Organization) whether you are a historian, philosopher, sociologist, practitioner, or in any fields of social sciences and humanities. As long as you are interested in the study and/or practice of the “International,” globality, decoloniality, relationality, among others, you are warmly welcome to join the association.
Publications
With partnership with Routledge, the organization was able to establish its flagship book series entitled “International Relations in Southeast Asia.” It is edited by scholars in the region and advised by prominent IR intellectuals worldwide. PHISO is currently working on its flagship journal, the Global South Journal of International Studies, to be partnered with an international reputable publisher.
Activities
PHISO holds two regular activities, the biennial exploratory workshop (PEW) and biennial international conference (PIC). The aim is to gather scholars, practitioners, teachers and students to discuss IR scholarship and initiate research collaborations with nurturing spirit of collegiality and amicability. PHISO desires to break the walls of divisive turf, parochialism and paternalism.
Other Forms of the ‘International’: Islam, Subaltern, and Neutrality
The manifold societal expressions of the “International” substantiates its varied forms and approaches. Forms that are grounded from Islam, integrated subaltern, local values to neutrality of small states. The first paper informs how five distinct ideologies shaped U.S. foreign policy towards the Muslim world,…
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Recommendations: From Communication, Community Building to Intercultural Competence
UP CIDS Policy Brief Series 18-007: “Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Recommendations: From Communication, Community Building to Intercultural Competence” by Frances Antoinette C. Cruz and Kebart P. Licayan Read and download for free at bit.ly/cidspcve. Published by the Center for Integrative and Development Studies…
UP CIDS Decolonial Studies Program
Dr Nassef Manabilang Adiong, Ms Frances Antoinette C. Cruz, and Mr Kebart P. Licayan are excited to be working with the Decolonial Studies Program, a new program of the University of the Philippines’ Center for Integrative and Development Studies. UP CIDS Decolonial Studies Program…
