Publications
The TWSC has a long tradition of research on critical political economy, development issues, democratization, and governance. Research is focused on the search for progressive discourses and alternative paradigms. Guided by the principles of participatory research, the main objectives of the Center’s researches are to develop Third World perspectives on various issues and to translate knowledge generated in order to promote actions for change or to improve existing local actions. Central to this process of knowledge transformation is the role of social movements and civil society, which the Center works closely with.
Journals
Kasarinlan: Philippine Journal of Third World Studies
Kasarinlan is an internationally refereed journal published twice a year by the Third World Studies Center, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines-Diliman. It provides a forum for critical and interdisciplinary perspectives on the Philippines and the Third World with special reference to political economy.
Books
Ethnic Conflict and Myanmar’s Problematic Democratization
A Seminar on Ethnic Conflict and Democratization in Myanmar The invitational seminar, “Ethnic Conflict and Myanmar’s Problematic Democratization”, which is part of the 2014 UP ASEAN Lecture Series, was held last 20 February 2014 (Thursday), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN...
A Public Lecture by Dr. Ikeda and Dr. Makibayashi
This public lecture was held last 13 January 2014 at the Diliman Interactive Learning Center in UP Diliman. Featured lecturers were Dr. Maria Makabenta Ikeda and Dr. Aysun Uyar Makibayashi, both of the Afrasian Research Center of Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan....
Ethical Consumption in the Philippine Context
Ethical Consumption in the Philippine Context” is a roundtable discussion organized by Transnational Institute for Grassroots Research and Action (TIGRA) and co-sponsored by the UP Third World Studies Center. Held last 15 November 2013 at the Third World Studies...
Roadmap for A Sustainable Peace?: Peace Processes and the Inclusive Resilient Political Settlement
“A Roadmap for A Sustainable Peace?: Peace Processes and the Inclusive Resilient Political Settlement” is a lecture by Dr. Jan Pospisil, lecturer at the University of Vienna and Senior Fellow at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs. Dr. Pospisil’s lecture...
The Zamboanga Crisis: Causes and Implications
The public forum “The Zamboanga Crisis: Causes and Implications” was held last 27 September 2013 (Friday) from 9 AM to 12 NN at the GT Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, University of the Philippines-Diliman. It featured as speakers Political Affairs Undersecretary Chito...
Global Financial Crisis: A Turning Point in World History?
The lecture “Global Financial Crisis: A Turning Point in World History?” by Dr. Paul Cammack was held last 26 September 2013 (Thursday), from 2:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon at the Third World Studies Center, Lower Ground Floor, Palma Hall, University of the...
The Challenge of Fair Trade in the Context of Globalization and Liberalization: Symposium and Book Launch of ‘THIS IS MY VOICE: I Speak for Fair Trade’ by Atty. Elena Sen Lim
“The Challenge of Fair Trade in the Context of Globalization and Liberalization: Symposium and Book Launch of ‘THIS IS MY VOICE: I Speak for Fair Trade’ by Atty. Elena Sen Lim” was held last 11 September 2013, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Pulungang Claro M. Recto...
Marcos Pa Rin! (Public Forum)
Ang mga Isyu at Interes sa Pagpangalan ng UP College of Business Administration na Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business Ang forum na “Marcos Pa Rin! Ang mga Isyu at Interes sa Pagpangalan sa UP College of Business Administration na Cesar E.A. Virata School of...
Autonomy and Expectations: The Evolution of USRCs
“Autonomy and Expectations: The Evolution of University Social Research Centers” is a public lecture by Leland Joseph R. Dela Cruz Director and Assistant Professor, Development Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University and PhD Student, Department of Sociology,...
Reform Performed: Aquino, Corruption, and Change in the Philippines, A Public Lecture by Dr. Mark Thompson
“Reform Performed: Aquino, Corruption, and Change in the Philippines” is a public lecture by Dr. Mark R. Thompson, Director of the Southeast Asia Research Center and professor of politics at the City University of Hong Kong. This lecture was held last 15 April 2013,...
Ecological Crises, Climate Change, and Direct Action
Held last 7 March 2013 at the TWSC Conference Room, Palma Hall, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the public forum “Anarchism: Ecological Crises, Climate Change, and Direct Action” provided a platform for discussion of diverse experiences of local action on...
A Conversation with Benedict Anderson
Dr. Benedict Anderson, renowned and distinguished scholar of Southeast Asian studies, was a guest at a special public forum entitled, “A Conversation with Benedict Anderson,” which was held last 11 March 2013 at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, University of the...