Humor and conflict in the Global South

This special issue focusses on humour studies scholarship from and about the Global South. It addresses a critical gap of underrepresentation, as identified in a previous ISHS conference and explored in subsequent panels. The issue brings together diverse contributions that examine urgent and emerging questions in Africa, Asia, and South America, highlighting howhumour interacts with socio-political dynamics, cultural tensions, and historical contexts in these regions. By shedding light on these perspectives, this collection seeks to broaden the discourse in humour studies and encourage deeper engagement with global voices and experiences.