Welcome
Welcome to the Peace and Conflict Studies Center Asia (PACSC Asia)
In a world increasingly shaped by rapid change, global interdependence, technological transformation, and complex societal challenges, the need for effective leadership, constructive dialogue, and innovative approaches to conflict engagement has never been greater. PACSC Asia was established in response to these realities—to serve as a platform where scholarship, practice, education, and public engagement come together to address the challenges and opportunities of our time.
Located in Songdo, South Korea, and affiliated with George Mason University Korea and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, PACSC Asia seeks to connect scholars, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community leaders from around the world. Through research, training, dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives, we aim to strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations, and communities to address complex local, regional, and global issues.
Our work extends beyond traditional approaches to conflict resolution. We are committed to advancing leadership development, peacebuilding, governance, diplomacy, organizational effectiveness, and cross-cultural engagement while fostering innovative responses to emerging challenges in an increasingly interconnected world. By bridging academic knowledge and practical application, we strive to create meaningful and sustainable impact across diverse sectors and communities.
A central priority of PACSC Asia is preparing the next generation of leaders. Through experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with real-world challenges, we seek to equip students, professionals, and practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary to lead effectively in complex international and multicultural environments.
We are grateful for your interest in PACSC Asia and invite you to join us as we work together to promote constructive engagement, strengthen leadership, advance innovative solutions, and contribute to more peaceful, resilient, and cooperative societies throughout Asia and beyond.
Dr. Roland B. Wilson
Founder and Director — Peace and Conflict Studies Center Asia (PACSC Asia)
Program Coordinator and Professor — Conflict Analysis and Resolution Program
George Mason University Korea
Dr. Roland B. Wilson is the Founder and Director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Center Asia (PACSC Asia) and Program Coordinator and Professor of the Conflict Analysis and Resolution Program at George Mason University Korea.
With nearly four decades of professional experience spanning the military, government, academia, and international practice, Dr. Wilson specializes in conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, negotiation, facilitation, leadership development, diplomacy, foreign policy, security studies, and Asia-Pacific affairs. He has provided consulting, training, and professional development programs for government agencies, international organizations, United Nations entities, educational institutions, and multinational corporations around the world.
Dr. Wilson holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Linguistics, Korean, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) from Indiana State University, and a doctorate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University's School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Having lived and worked in East Asia for more than twenty years, he possesses professional-level fluency in Korean and extensive cross-cultural experience throughout the region.
His work focuses on strengthening leadership, institutional capacity, and collaborative problem-solving across local, national, and international contexts. Through research, education, mediation, executive training, and public engagement, he remains committed to preparing future leaders and helping organizations navigate complex societal and cross-cultural challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.