Session 3: Shifting Morals, Rising Tensions: Managing Conflict Locally and Globally
This session explores the effects of moral ambiguity on conflict and cohesion at local, national, and international levels. It examines how shifting ethical values and unclear moral guidance can intensify tensions, weaken trust, and challenge relationships within communities and between nations. The session also considers how disparities and inequalities contribute to misunderstandings and conflict. Participants will investigate approaches to strengthen moral clarity, foster cooperation, and manage conflicts effectively, aiming to build more inclusive, resilient, and harmonious societies across all levels of human interaction.
Moderator:
Lt Gen Dr Wandee Tosuwan
Division Deputy Director / Special Researcher, Military Research and Development Center, Defence Science and Technology Department
Speakers:
1. Mr Malik Ayub Sumbal
Geopolitical Analyst, Journalist, Broadcaster, Founder of The Caucasus Center for Strategic and International Studies
2. Dr Adam Burke
Senior Director of Peace and Stability at The Asia Foundation
3. Prof Dr Zhou Zhanggui
Secretary General of the International Collaboration Mechanism for Overseas Safety and Security, Zhejiang University, China
4. Prof Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
Senior Fellow and Executive Director of South Asia Foresight Network at The Millennium Project, US