PILPG Frontline Scholarship is guided by the belief that meaningful progress in peace and justice is driven by collaboration across generations, disciplines, and experiences. The mission of the publication is to elevate practitioner-informed, academically grounded, and forward-looking analysis that can shape real-world outcomes in conflict resolution, accountability, and international law. We aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, while mentoring the next generation of peacebuilders and legal experts through intentional co-authorship. By centering voices from the field and providing space for emerging professionals, the publication promotes a more inclusive and dynamic vision of global legal scholarship. Upholding high standards of intellectual contribution through peer review and editorial oversight, PILPG Frontline Scholarship is committed to producing work that is both rigorous and relevant. As part of our mission to democratize knowledge, all publications are freely accessible and can be found on this page.
Go to your thematic area of interest to find relevant publications. Themes include:
Accountability | Peace Negotiations | Post-Conflict State Building
Reframing Participation in Post-Conflict Constitution Building
By X, Y, and Z
This article challenges prevailing models of elite-driven constitution-making by drawing on PILPG’s field experience in Somalia and Libya. It argues for a broader conceptualization of participation that centers community consultations, trusted intermediaries, and iterative feedback loops as essential to legitimacy and durability.
Appendix on Local Accountability Mechanisms in Northern Uganda
By X, Y, and Z
This appendix compiles community-driven practices and reparations efforts documented during PILPG’s field engagement in Northern Uganda. It includes local legal instruments, interview excerpts, and supporting documentation that reflect the evolving role of customary actors in transitional justice.
Legal Preparedness for Climate-Driven Displacement in the Pacific
By A, B, and C
This field note draws on PILPG’s advisory work with coastal governments in the Pacific region to examine legal responses to climate-induced displacement. It highlights efforts to secure mobility frameworks, safeguard land rights, and integrate environmental risk into long-term governance planning.
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*Please Note: Articles for PILPG Frontline Scholarship are not open to general submission. Contributions are solicited by invitation only.