International Journal of
Advanced Multidisciplinary Application

Volume 3, Issue 10

• Author(s)Dr. Srishti
• AffiliationAssistant Professor, Dept. of Sociology/ Women’s Studies, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan
• Page No.13-26
• Volume, Issue & YearVolume 3 Issue 10,oct-2026
• Published On16/10/2026
• JournalInternational Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Application (IJAMA)
• ISSN No.3048-9350

Abstract

The increasing use of technology in conflict-affected settings has created a new area of research referred to as Peace Tech. It brings together technology, data and peacebuilding to support conflict prevention, early warning, peace operations, dialogue, mediation and reconciliation. Over the past decade, research in this area has expanded from the use of ICTs to newer applications of remote sensing, social media, AI, machine learning and data analytics. At the same time, apprehensions have emerged about privacy, surveillance, digital inequality, technological prejudice, digital divide, and accountability. Recent scholarship demands responsible and context-sensitive approaches to the use of technology for peace. This study maps the development and emerging trends in Peace Tech research through a systematic literature review through a structured literature review. 33 articles were identified and screened using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The selected literature has been analysed to examine publication trends, major themes, technological applications, influential contributions and emerging areas of research. The findings confirm that Peace Tech has developed as an interdisciplinary field, bringing together peace & conflict studies with IT, data science, communication, international relations and social sciences. The literature covers diverse applications, including digital communication, conflict monitoring, remote sensing, peace operations, early warning systems, social media analysis, AI and data-driven peacebuilding. Recent studies show a clear shift towards AI, and computational approaches for understanding conflict and supporting peace processes. However, the literature also reflects a growing critical perspective that questions technological determinism and highlights the importance of ethics, human agency, accountability and power relations in technology-enabled peacebuilding. The study concludes that Peace Tech should not be understood simply as the application of new technologies to peacebuilding. Its effectiveness depends on how technology is designed, governed and used, and by whom. By adopting a Gandhian perspective, one can explore opportunities for future research on ethical AI in Indian context, responsible data use, inclusive digital peacebuilding, local participation and context-sensitive technological innovation. Overall, the study contributes to a richer understanding of the evolving Peace Tech field and provides a foundation for future interdisciplinary research on technology and peace.

Keywords: AI, Gandhian ideology, peace, peace tech, structured literature review, technology

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