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May 201325 (SIRPA, UMD, APPAM) Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management: Collaboration Among Government, Market, and Society: Forging Partnerships and Encouraging CompetitionSponsor: Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Dates: May 25, 2013-May 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 15, 2013 Location: Shanghai, China Website: http://www.appam.org/events/international-conferences/ Conference Description: Collaboration and competition among government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations have been growing trends over the years and have fundamentally shaped the values, operations, responsibilities, and results of public management. Synergy is sought to deal with complex issues that are best handled by multiple agencies or actors. By shifting to market means, competition is used to break (bureaucratic) monopoly and improve public performance. With varying results, different forms of collaboration, from competitive outsourcing to long-term public/private partnerships, have been used in countries with different political, social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. While new opportunities are created, collaboration induces boundary blurring that poses challenges to public management regarding its missions, core technologies and competencies, the nature of its performance, and accountability. Partnerships may also impose constraints on competition, and vice versa.
In order to explore these and related issues, SIRPA, UMD, and APPAM will hold a conference in Shanghai, China on May 25-26, 2013. The conference is designed to attract a worldwide audience, including academics and professionals from universities, think tanks, government agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector. The proposed conference will examine the various aspects of collaboration from theoretical and empirical perspectives in a cross-national setting. It requests proposals for high-quality, theory-driven papers. Research topics might include, but are not limited to, the following: • Conceptualizations of collaboration, including government-business collaboration, government-nonprofit collaboration, network governance, collaborative governance, and public management reform; • Performance management and accountability in collaborations, including measuring and explaining performance and results, and contract management; • Integrity management and anticorruption in collaboration; • The creation and maintenance of competition; and • Collaborative practices in specific policy areas, including country experiences and comparative studies in such areas as education, health, housing, physical infrastructure, public safety and criminal justice, social services, transportation, utilities, and workforce development. Proposals should be submitted no later than January 15, 2013. Review of proposals will completed by January 31, 2013, and notifications be sent directly thereafter. If a proposal is accepted, the presenter must register in order to participate. The paper should be submitted online by May 1, 2013. A person may submit no more than two proposals (including both single-authored and co-authored papers). Individuals will be limited to two acceptances (at least one of which must be multi-authored) and only one opportunity to present research at the conference. The program co-chairs are Prof. Yijia Jing, Associate Dean, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University, and Prof. Douglas J. Besharov, University of Maryland School of Public Policy. For more information on the conference, including the program committee, proposal submission deadlines, and registration costs, please visit the APPAM website. 25 Proposal deadline, (IPD) Institute for Peace & Dialogue: International Summer Academy on Peacebuilding & Intercultural DialogueSponsor: Institute for Peace & Dialogue Dates: September 01, 2013-September 11, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 25, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 25, 2013 Location: Apostelgasse 17, Vienna, Austria Website: http://www.ipdinstitute.at Conference Description: Dear friends,
I am glad to announce our next International Summer Academy on Peacebuilding & Intercultural Dialogue by Institute for Peace and Dialogue, IPD which will take place in Vienna, Austria during the 1-11 September. The participation fee is €1550 and this fee includes: If you wish to get academic knowledge by experienced experts and spend fruitful summer time in Vienna then fill the attached application form and back to me via email with CV, Passport Page (only photo page) to fhuseynli@ipdinstitute.at or faxrinuratga@yahoo.com till the 25 May 2013. When you send your application Please, name the filled documents as “NAME” “SURNAME” “COUNTRY” SUPPORT US We all know that organising of such kind of international training programs are quite expensive, so to help in this matter we invite state organs, foundations, Think Tank Institutes, Universities, embassies, companies, business leaders, individual and philanthropies to work together and invest capital to the institutional development of academic peace education and sponsorship for covering participation expenses of young people from the all around developing world countries. SCHOLARSHIP We strongly work on how we can fully or partially fund potential participants expenses from Non-OECD countries but this kind of hard works depends from philanthropic donations, grants and financial aid. On the same time we recommend you to apply for financial opportunities from your government, scholarship programs and sending institutions, if possible. A scholarship will reduce the program fee partially. The sum is set individually, since it depends to the individual application and the available funds which vary yearly. International travel expenses and other related costs (visa & insurance) are not included in the scholarship. I am here for your questions with great pleasure and for more information please visit our web page http://www.ipdinstitute.at/International-Summer-Academy/ We giving our thanks in advance if you help us to share this great initiative among your groups, networks, blocs, study place and colleagues Kind regards, Fakhrinur HUSEYNLI Director of Institute for Peace & Dialogue, IDP Address: Austria, 1030-Wien, Apostelgasse 17/20 E-mail: fhuseynli@ipdinstitute.at hfaxrinuratga@yahoo.com www.ipdinstitute.at 27 (ICD) Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: The 2013 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights "Towards a Global Human Rights Culture: The Need for a Collective Alliance in the Protection & Promotion of Human Rights"Sponsor: Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Dates: May 27, 2013-June 01, 2013 Location: Berlin, Germany Website: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_bihrc-2013 Conference Description: Since its earliest inception, Human Rights have increasingly been considered to form part of what is now seen as universal law. The creation of the United Nations in 1945 subsequently provided an international regulatory framework for dialogue on Human Rights in the global sphere. Despite a global governing set of laws set forth by the formation of the UN, the international community still lacks a cohesive implementation and engagement strategy in the enforcement of Human Rights.
The conference will therefore provide the platform for activists, experts, academics and world leaders involved in the field of Human Rights to come together, create alliances, and better coordinate their activities, thus promoting better implementation and enforcement of Human Rights in a more effective nature. The conference will furthermore engage Cultural Diplomacy as a means of uniting the varying sectors of society in order to create a joint collaboration for the protection and support of Human Rights activities, as well as recognize the capabilities of Cultural Diplomacy in enabling governments to fulfill Human Rights obligations towards their citizens. Symposium Participants » Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world. Symposium Agenda » The conference will bring civil society and academics practitioners together with world leaders with the intention of creating global alliances and platforms for dialogue. This major assembly of Human Rights activists and experts will create a cohesive coalition of supporters with the aim of strengthening current policies while initiating new proposals in the Human Rights arena. The simultaneous sessions of the Congress will provide a unique opportunity for those involved in the field to come together and discuss contemporary obstacles and needed revisions, work collectively as a single entity, and ultimately propose alternative solutions to current impediments. Participant Papers » The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The ICD would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the Conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the Conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community worldwide. To apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_iscd-2013 For more information please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_bihrc-2013 28 Queen Mary, University of London: Continental and Analytical Political Theory: An Insurmountable Divide?Sponsor: Queen Mary, University of London Dates: May 28, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 28, 2013 Location: London, London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.politics.qmul.ac.uk/events/items/89383.html Conference Description: Analytical and Continental political theory are divided not only over substantial issues, but also over the very nature of political theorising. Theorists working within one tradition view with scepticism the work and conclusions of theorists within the other tradition, and the two traditions often speak past one another because they do not agree what theorising amount to in the first place. Further, the division is also marked by different conceptions of politics and the political. Consequently, Analytical and Continental theorists have different understandings of the role of and relationship between philosophy and politics.
Panels and papers address the divisions between Analytical and Continental political theory, and between liberal normative theory and post-structuralism. Is it possible to bridge the different traditions? If so, what would this entail? If divisions will remain, what is the exact nature of those divisions? Are they primarily political or philosophical? And are there approaches that eschew these divisions? Contributions can be comparative discussions between different approaches, analyses of specific debates, or readings of texts that address the divisions in an indirect way. Keynote speaker: Prof Paul Patton, University of New South Wales Roundtable participants: Prof Paul Patton, University of New South Wales, Prof Albert Weale (UCL) and Dr David Howarth (University of Essex) 28 Queen Mary, University of London: Continental and Analytical Political Theory: An Insurmountable Divide?Sponsor: Queen Mary, University of London Dates: May 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 28, 2013 Location: London, London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.politics.qmul.ac.uk/events/items/89383.html Conference Description: Continental and Analytical Political Theory: An Insurmountable Divide?
Analytical and Continental political theory are divided not only over substantial issues, but also over the very nature of political theorising. Theorists working within one tradition view with scepticism the work and conclusions of theorists within the other tradition, and the two traditions often speak past one another because they do not agree what theorising amount to in the first place. Further, the division is also marked by different conceptions of politics and the political. Consequently, Analytical and Continental theorists have different understandings of the role of and relationship between philosophy and politics. We invite contributions that address the divisions between Analytical and Continental political theory, and between liberal normative theory and post-structuralism. Is it possible to bridge the different traditions? If so, what would this entail? If divisions will remain, what is the exact nature of those divisions? Are they primarily political or philosophical? And are there approaches that eschew these divisions? Contributions can be comparative discussions between different approaches, analyses of specific debates, or readings of texts that address the divisions in an indirect way. Paper givers should send an abstract of no more than 300 words to the conference organisers: Clayton Chin (c.chin@qmul.ac.uk) and Lasse Thomassen (l.thomassen@qmul.ac.uk) by 28 February 2013. Notifications by 15 March 2013. Keynote speaker: Prof. Paul Patton, University of New South Wales 29 Institute for Humane Studies: Obtaining Funding as a Grad StudentSponsor: Institute for Humane Studies Dates: May 29, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 28, 2013 Conference Description: Funding, there never seems to be enough. Dr. Phil Magness will be leading this seminar on managing financial resources for your scholarly work as a graduate student. Learn creative ways to make the most of your money for research, conferences, and travel. He will also offer advice on how and where you can find additional funding.
May 29, 8:00-9:00 PM EST Speaker: Dr. Phil Magness 30 (GDG) University of St. Gallen, Profile Area "Global Democratic Governance": Compliance and Beyond: Assessing and Explaining the Impact of Regional and Global Governance ArrangementsSponsor: University of St. Gallen, Profile Area "Global Democratic Governance" Dates: May 30, 2013-May 31, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 15, 2013 Location: St. Gallen, SG, Switzerland Website: http://www.gdg-hsg.ch/index-workshops.html Conference Description: Commencing in parallel with the rediscovery of the role of institutions in international affairs, for a good thirty years now social scientists have been interested in conceptualizing, measuring, and explaining the extent to which governance arrangements beyond the state have yielded tangible results and have affected the behavior of state and non-state actors. A number of analytical concepts - among them “compliance,” “effectiveness,” and “implementation” - have been proposed to capture the behavioral effects of these arrangements. Relevant research has been conducted across a wide range of issue areas, testing causal hypotheses generated by all major theories of international relations, and employing a variety of methodological approaches.
Key Questions Against this background, this workshop seeks to take stock of the state of the art of social science research on the impact of regional and global governance arrangements by bringing together scholars working on these issues and engaging with their recent and on-going work. Key questions to be addressed include, but are not limited to, the following: - How is the impact of governance arrangements best conceptualized and how can such concepts be translated into measurable indicators? What novel analytical approaches are being pursued to remedy perceived shortcomings of existing ones? - To what extent do concepts/measurements travel across issue areas as diverse as human rights, trade, investment, security, and environmental protection? - Under what conditions, and in what ways, do rationalist and constructivist logics of action interact, rather than trump each other, in producing observable outcomes? Relatedly, how can quantitative and qualitative research methods be best combined to maximize insights from causal analysis? - How does the impact of regional and global governance arrangements in the same or related issue areas differ? What specific factors in terms of institutional design, strategic and normative contexts, and the identity of the actors involved explain such differences? What consequences does this have for our ability to generalize findings from regional contexts to global ones, and vice versa? Procedure Please submit abstracts of no more than 500 words together with your full contact details as a Word or PDF-file to the two workshop organizers, Hilde Engelen and Andreas von Staden, at gdg@unisg.ch; the deadline for submission is January 15, 2013. Paper proposals from all disciplines investigating the impact of regional and global governance arrangements and addressing any particular issue area are welcome. Decisions on acceptance will be communicated by mid-February 2013. Travel expenses and accommodation costs for those selected will be covered by GDG. Full draft papers are to be submitted by May 20, 2013, for circulation among participants. Depending on interest and the coherence of contributions, we intend to pursue publication of select workshop papers as a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal or, alternatively, as an edited volume with a major university press. Dr. Hilde D. Engelen GDG Program Manager hilde.engelen@unisg.ch Andreas von Staden, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of International Organization andreas.vonstaden@unisg.ch 30 Proposal deadline, (ASMEA) Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa: ASMEA Sixth Annual ConferenceSponsor: Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Dates: November 21, 2013-November 23, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 30, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/conference/Conferences/1/Pages/Overview Conference Description: The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is currently seeking proposals for paper presentations at the Sixth Annual ASMEA Conference titled, ’Tides of Change: Looking Back and Forging Ahead in the Middle East and Africa,’ being held in Washington, DC, November 21-23, 2013.
Members from any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to participate in the conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Abstracts on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of the proposed subject to be presented. A recent C.V. and all contact data must also be included with name, e-mail, phone number, affiliation. The due date for proposals is Thursday, May 30, 2013. The 2013 Conference will feature: -Roundtable discussions on: ’Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Region, and Beyond,’ ’The Retreat of the Great Powers in the Middle East,’ and ’Revolution, Revolt, and Reform in North Africa.’ -Banquet luncheon and professional networking reception. -Film Screenings. -Displays by publishers of the latest academic titles. All questions can be directed to info@asmeascholars.org 30 (VPW) Association for Political Science: 12th Belgian-Dutch Political Science ConferenceSponsor: Association for Political Science Dates: May 30, 2013-May 31, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 01, 2013 Location: Universiteitsstraat 8, Belgium, Belgium Website: http://www.politicologie.be/etmaal Conference Description: The annual conference of the Belgian and Dutch political science associations. Workshops on local politics, elections, international relations, European Union, political theory, and others.
30 Proposal deadline, (ABRM, JBRMR, IJBED) Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED): ROGE-2013 (London-UK): International Conference of Restructuring of the Global EconomySponsor: Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED) Dates: June 24, 2013-June 25, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 20, 2013 Website: http://www.abrmr.com/conference_detail.php?id=98 Conference Description: Many experts have predicted the end of US dominance of world markets following the current business cycle. Needless to say, this will have strategic significance for the businesses at large as well as for those responsible for country management. The basic objective of the conference would then be to expose the participants to the challenges that lie ahead as a result of the shift in the purchasing power of countries in the east and the west. This could best be achieved by bringing together experts from various fields-academics and professionals- to discuss and evaluate the options opening up on a common platform namely, the conference proposed. It is expected that at the end of this exercise, the participants would be in a position to develop actionable strategies to put their organisations on a higher gradient of growth.
To elucidate an issue that is becoming ever more important as global economies become intertwined. To learn more of the key concepts and frameworks from all disciplines regarding wide range of contemporary issues in business and management. To consider the pedagogy for teaching the issue of business & management, including recommendations about topics, syllabi and course materials. To meet, mingle and network with professionals and colleagues from all over the world. 30 Proposal deadline, (ASMEA) Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa: Tides of Change: Looking Back and Forging Ahead in the Middle East & AfricaSponsor: Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Dates: November 21, 2013-February 23, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 30, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: http://asmeascholars.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1524&Itemid=139 Conference Description: ASMEA announces its Sixth Annual Conference titled, ’Tides of Change: Looking Back and Forging Ahead in the Middle East & Africa.’ The conference will be held November 21-23, 2013 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC.
In addition, we are offering a travel grant to assist in costs for registration, hotel, and transportation. Please visit asmeascholars.org to find out more about requirements and how to apply. The deadline is April 30, 2013. Our Call for Papers has been issued and members from any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Abstracts on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. and all contact data must also be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, May 30, 2013. Further questions about the conference, grant, and abstract submission can be directed to info@asmeascholars.org. 31 Proposal deadline, Ashburn Institute: Transatlantic Alliances: Remodeling or Restarting?Sponsor: Ashburn Institute Dates: October 24, 2013-October 25, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: July 15, 2013 Website: http://ashburninstitute.org/?q=content/ashburn-institute-5th-international-conference Conference Description: The 5th International Conference sponsored by the Ashburn Institute is intended for graduate students with an interest in geopolitical, economic, cultural, and strategic purposes of transatlantic alliances and partnerships.
Paper Submissions We are inviting proposals for paper presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions from graduate students (PhD and exceptional proposals by Master’s students) from all relevant disciplines. These proposals should aim to: • examine the evolution and consequences of transatlantic alliances and partnerships; • assess the main principles and characteristics of transatlantic cooperation and explore their relevance to Clarence Streit’s idea of the union between the world democracies. Proposals for paper presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions should be submitted along with a brief cover letter providing details of the author’s program of study. Full papers or extended research proposals (up to 10 pages single-spaced) should include original research, previously unpublished. Workshop proposals (5-page/person submission from every workshop moderator and presenter) should contain the names of the contributors and indicate the preferred duration for the proposed workshop (1-1.5 hours). The conference committee will select approximately 25 papers/workshop proposals for inclusion in the conference procedures. Additionally, 10-15 of the best papers will be selected for inclusion in an edited conference volume along with the first full-size publication of Clarence Streit’s book, “In Search for Atlantica.” Frank Fund Scholar Award The Ashburn Institute will cover travel and lodging expenses for the graduate students with the best research papers. About the Ashburn Institute and “In Search of Atlantica” The Ashburn Institute (http://ashburninstitute.org) is an independent research and knowledge management institution committed to the promotion of democracy, international peace, and collaboration between democratic nations. Its history dates back to 1940, when Clarence K. Streit founded a non-profit organization, then called Federal Union, Inc. The inadequacies of the international system to avoid the Great Depression and World War II urged Clarence K. Streit to publish his book “Union Now” calling for the creation of a democratic world federation that would help prevent military conflicts. Streit continued to advocate the unity of democratic nations. That is how the first part of the new book “In Search of Atlantica” came to being. The book aimed to provide the intellectual framework for a better and more functional model of transatlantic alliance. “In Search of Atlantica” promoted the creation of a global alliance that would assure not only a world without genocide and war, but also a governing mechanism that guarantees effective exercise of human rights and freedoms. Please submit your proposals to: ashburn5international2013@gmail.com The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2013. Notification of acceptance will be sent on June 15, 2013. The deadline to submit complete copies of paper(s) is September 30, 2013. 31 Proposal deadline, (MANCEPT) Manchester Centre for Political Theory: Slavery and EmancipationSponsor: Manchester Centre for Political Theory Dates: September 04, 2013-September 06, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: August 01, 2013 Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Website: http://www.academia.edu/3043991/CALL_FOR_PAPERS_Slavery_and_Emancipation_MANCEPT_2013_ Conference Description: Call For Papers: Slavery and Emancipation goo.gl/Ha4Cj
Wednesday 4th September – Friday 6th September 2013 MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory goo.gl/E58yS Historically, the institution of slavery was the focus of a great deal of philosophical research. Aristotle, Kant, Hegel, Mill, Wollstonecraft, Bentham, Locke, Rousseau, Paine, Wilberforce, Grotius, Pufendorf, Nietzsche, Marx, and many others, considered such topics as the definition of slavery, the rightness or wrongness of slavery, which sorts of people could or should be enslaved, and whether (and if so, when) they should be emancipated. In recent years, by contrast, philosophers have shown little interest in slavery. Yet they have nonetheless produced a plethora of work on related topics, such as freedom and equality. This is not because slavery is no longer with us; indeed, according to some accounts there are more slaves now than at any other time in history. Given that 2013 marks the 175th anniversary of the final emancipation of all enslaved persons in the British Empire, this seems an appropriate time to renew our philosophical focus on slavery and on those who enslave and are enslaved. Possible topics to be addressed include, but are not restricted to: —What is slavery? How is slavery different from other forms of unfreedom/inequality/labour etc? —What was mistaken about historical arguments for slavery? —How do we best explain the wrongness of slavery? Why were the actions of slave owners, slave traders, or those involved in the initial enslavement, wrong? —Do people not involved in slavery have obligations to oppose slavery? —Are slaves obliged to resist their own enslavement? —Can a person consent to be a slave? —What is the relationship between slavery and sexism/racism/ableism/heteronormativity etc? —What do slave narratives tell us about the nature or wrongness of slavery or about the rightness of emancipation? —What is emancipation? —Who can emancipate whom, when, and from what? —Is emancipation all that is owed to slaves? Does the legacy of slavery and emancipation require further action? We welcome expressions of interest from graduate students, from junior researchers, and from established scholars. If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please submit, to both convenors, an abstract of 500-1000 words (or a complete paper), by Friday 31st May 2013. We will expect a full version of your paper on Emancipation Day, Thursday 1st August 2013. We hope this will give participants the opportunity to read the papers in advance and to give and receive more detailed feedback during the workshop. Convenors: Nathaniel Adam Tobias Coleman, natcole@umich.edu Simon Roberts-Thomson, serobertsthomson@gmail.com 31 (PAT-Net) Public Administration Theory Network: "Governance and the Utopian Imagination"Sponsor: Public Administration Theory Network Dates: May 31, 2013-June 02, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: November 15, 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA, United States Website: http://www.patheory.net/ Conference Description: Though the term is most famously associated with Thomas More’s Utopia (1516), the basic idea of imagining another, better world (eutopia, good place) that does not yet exist on Earth (utopia, no-place) is one with a long, rich history that touches perhaps all human societies and cultures. However over the course of the twentieth century, in some discourses utopianism and the utopian imagination came to be viewed as dangerous. They became associated not with dreams of a better world but with the most nightmarish, violent aspects of modernity and state-led efforts to make those dreams an actuality. In the wake of the collapse of state socialist projects and the rise in recent decades of what some call ’market utopianism,’ there has been a resurgence of interest and debate in the social sciences and humanities regarding utopian thought and the practical construction of ’real utopias.’ These efforts reconsider the role of utopian thought in human life in light of this history and seek workable alternatives to contemporary political, social, and economic governance.
This year’s meeting of the Public Administration Theory Network seeks to re-engage ’the utopian imagination’ and invites contributions from across the social sciences, humanities, and fields of professional and community practice that critically explore the intersection of contemporary governance, utopia, and the human impulse to make better worlds. June 201301 Proposal deadline, (COMICIP RC-33-IPSA) Mexican Research Council on Political Science and IPSA Research Committee on the "Study of Political Science as a Discipline": Study and Research of Political Science in a comparative perspectiveSponsor: Mexican Research Council on Political Science and IPSA Research Committee on the "Study of Political Science as a Discipline" Dates: November 07, 2013-November 08, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 07, 2013 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Website: http://www.comicip.org.mx Conference Description: Workshop is aimed at scholars from of Higher Education Institutions in the country, interested in the study of political science and comparative analysis of its institutional academic development, as well as the challenges, scope and limitations of the discipline in this century.
03 (EAD) European Academy of Diplomacy: The Political Transformation Workshop: Western Balkans and TurkeySponsor: European Academy of Diplomacy Dates: June 03, 2013-June 07, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 12, 2013 Website: http://diplomats.pl/pl/programy-miedzynarodowe/ptw.html Conference Description: The European Academy of Diplomacy is proud to announce the 1st Edition of the Political Transformation Workshop: Western Balkans and Turkey, to be held 3 - 7 June, 2013 in Warsaw, Poland. Recruitment is currently open.
The PTW will cover the following topics over an intensive 48 hour week of lectures, workshops, case study discussions and study visits: • Analysis of EU policy towards Turkey and Western Balkans • Managing a divided nation in Cyprus • Europization and free-market reforms in Turkey • Post-War Recovery and Reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina • Building statehood in Kosovo • Croatian and Serbian path to EU Additionally, participants will have master level skills training in: • Leadership & Team Building • Public Speaking • Social Media for Public Diplomacy • Mediation and Reconciliation Scholarships are available for participants from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. The deadline for scholarship application is 21st April 2013. The Political Transformation Workshop: Western Balkans & Turkey is a weeklong program devoted to exploring the current transformational processes in the Western Balkans region and Turkey from the European Union perspective. The Workshop is designed to assess the current state of affairs, successes and failures of both the policies of Turkey and Western Balkan states, and the EU’s regional leadership and relationship with each country. The added value of the program is the communication block, which aims to deliver up-to-date and practical knowledge on public speaking, social media and mediation processes. 03 Electoral Integrity Project: Electoral Integrity Project Annual Workshop on “Concepts and Indices of Electoral Integrity”Sponsor: Electoral Integrity Project Dates: June 03, 2013-June 04, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: October 30, 2012 Registration Deadline: May 15, 2013 Location: Weatherhead Center, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, United States Website: http://www.electoralintegrityproject.com Conference Description: Electoral Integrity Project Annual Workshop on “Concepts and Indices of Electoral Integrity”, Harvard University 3-4 June 2013
Countries around the world share challenges in meeting international standards of electoral integrity. The most overt malpractices used by rulers include imprisoning dissidents, harassing adversaries, coercing voters, vote-rigging counts, and finally, if losing, blatantly disregarding the people’s choice. Serious violations of human rights, undermining electoral credibility, are widely condemned by domestic observers and the international community. Recent protests about integrity have been mobilized in countries as diverse as Russia, Mexico and Egypt. In many countries, however, minor irregularities are more common, exemplified by inaccurate voter registers, maladministration of polling, pro-government media, lack of security in absentee ballots, vote miscounts, and gerrymandering. Problems in America are exemplified by the notorious hanging chads in Florida in 2000 and accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression during the Obama-Romney contest. In response to these developments, recent years have seen growing attempts to analyze flaws in electoral integrity using systematic evidence, including the development of several cross-national data-sets, the use of techniques of forensic analysis, and new instruments monitoring mass and elite perceptions of malpractices. It is timely to take stock of these developments. This workshop seeks to bring together international experts among scholars and practitioners to present leading research on electoral integrity. It will provide an opportunity to share new instruments and pilot datasets developed by the Electoral Integrity Project, including the Expert survey of perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) and the Global database of Electoral Laws and Administration (GELA). The provisional workshop agenda, the paper abstracts, maps, travelling directions, and updated information and registration process are available via the conference website, www.electoralintegrityproject.com. The workshop runs from 9am on Monday 3rd June until 5pm on Tuesday 4th June 2013. We will meet in the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, CGIS-South, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA 02138. Limited places to attend are available and participants are requested to register online. 04 (CPSA) Canadian Political Science Association: Annual ConferenceSponsor: Canadian Political Science Association Dates: June 04, 2013-June 06, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: November 01, 2012 Location: 3800 Finnerty Road, British Columbia, Canada Website: http://www.cpsa-acsp.ca/conference.shtml Conference Description: The 2013 Conference will offer a wide-ranging and intellectually engaging array of workshops, panels, and speakers focusing on local, national and global politics.
05 Institute for Humane Studies: IHS Resources for the Academic Job MarketSponsor: Institute for Humane Studies Dates: June 05, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 04, 2013 Conference Description: Do you worry about the job market? IHS can help you. Join IHS Academic Placement Officer Amanda Brand as she gives an overview all the IHS resources and programs for the academic job market that we offer to graduate students to help you get an academic job.
June 5, 8:00-9:00 PM EST Speaker: Amanda Brand 05 (ICD) Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: The Europe Meets China Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders “The European-Chinese Cooperation: Political, Economic and Cultural Dimensions”Sponsor: Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Dates: June 05, 2013-June 09, 2013 Location: Berlin, Germany Website: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_emc Conference Description: Seminar Agenda
Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring and strengthening the relations between Europe and China. Participants join the forum by taking part in a EMC Weeklong Seminar, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organize their own activity in the field. ICD Weeklong Seminars are targeted at students and young professionals with an interest in the European-Chinese relationship. About EMC Weeklong Seminars Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) is open to all individuals with an interest in exploring and strengthening the European-Chinese relationship. To join the forum you must take part in one of the EMC Weeklong Seminars, which will be held every 4-6 months. Once they have joined the EMC Forum, members are supported by the ICD in organizing leadership initiatives, conducting academic research, and are invited to join the ICD networks enabling them to share information and communicate with like-minded individuals across the world. Participation in the week-long seminar, gives each participant the chance to learn about cultural diplomacy, to get to know the ICD and receive the necessary introduction to participate successfully in the EMC Forum. Seminar Participants The Europe Meets China (EMC) is open to young professionals and students with an interest in exploring and strengthening the European-Chinese relationship. Seminar Speakers The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. Certificate of attendance All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be authorized by members of the ICD’s Advisory Board. To apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars For more information please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_emc 07 (ICD) Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: The 2013 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific "South Pacific Relations: The Application of Cultural Diplomacy in Fostering Australasian Relations"Sponsor: Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Dates: June 07, 2013-June 09, 2013 Location: Berlin, Germany Website: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_2013-iscd-asia-pacific Conference Description: The 2013 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific
’South Pacific Relations: The Application of Cultural Diplomacy in Fostering Australasian Relations’ (Berlin; May 17th - 20th, 2013) Symposium Overview With the ever increasing significance of successful global and regional governance, the 2013 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific will focus on the challenges and opportunities that the South Pacific region faces as a potential regional power in the international community. In recognition of Australia’s role as a key power in the region, the conference will focus on how Australia, working in partnership with others in the region, can facilitate stable, cooperative initiatives in tackling the key challenges present in the area. Many of the Pacific islands are currently encountering several obstacles, such as underdevelopment, mismanagement of natural resources, lack of economic integration, and state instability, with the main challenges hindering successful Australasian relations requiring a deeper understanding and prompt action. Improving regional integration and cooperation would bring about vital benefits to the locality, such as increasing national and regional competitiveness, improving the quality of governance in the South Pacific region, and helping to achieve a convergence of key regulatory measures to ensure the promotion of interests and prosperity in the region. Symposium Agenda The overall aim of The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Australia will be to build on the close historic, economic, political, and geographic links that bind the countries in the South Pacific and encourage inter-disciplinary, cross-cultural discussions on salient issues in this region, thus promoting a greater understanding across national borders, while creating a unique international platform for developing the opportunities for cooperation in this region. The Conference will focus in particular on the following areas: Trade and Investment Economic Development Regional Security and Stability Cultural and Indigenous Rights Health and Social Challenges Sustainable Development, Environmental Responsibility, and Climate Change Ocean & Fisheries Management Participant Papers The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2013, and would therefore like to welcome conference participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the symposium. Following the conference, select papers will chosen to be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community following the Symposia. Certificate of Attendance All Conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the high-profile speakers who took part in the event, and list the topics which were discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the vast ICD Advisory Board. To apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_iscd-2013 For more information please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_2013-iscd-asia-pacific 09 (ILA) International Leadership Association: The International Leadership Association Women and Leadership Affinity Group Inaugural ConferenceSponsor: International Leadership Association Dates: June 09, 2013-June 12, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: December 05, 2012 Location: Pacific Grobe, CA, United States Website: http://www.ila-net.org/WLC13/index.html Conference Description: ’Join us as we hold one of the most important leadership conferences of the decade! The theme, Building, Bridging, and Blazing Pathways for Women and Leadership, provides a critical forum for bringing together top scholars, leaders, and practitioners to discuss the latest research and work touching on women and leadership.
Conference streams: » Pathways for Women and Leadership » Leadership Development and Education » Leadership Across Culture and Context 09 (HEA) Higher Education Alliance: HEA Summer Intensive Session at the United NationsSponsor: Higher Education Alliance Dates: June 09, 2013-June 15, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 01, 2013 Website: http://thehdi.org/higher_education_alliance_sis.html Conference Description: The HEA Summer Intensive Session at the United Nations is a week-long immersion study program that gives graduate and advanced undergraduate students the opportunity to explore, examine, and experience the inner workings of world’s premier global governance body—the United Nations.
10 (REEEC) Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center: 2013 Summer Research Laboratory at IllinoisSponsor: Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center Dates: June 10, 2013-August 01, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 15, 2013 Location: Champaign, Illinois, United States Website: http://www.reeec.illinois.edu/srl/?utm_source=APSA&utm_medium=CAL&utm_campaign=SRL2013 Conference Description: The Summer Research Laboratory (SRL) on Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia is open to all Political Science scholars with research interests in the Russian, East European and Eurasian region for eight weeks during the summer months from June 10 until August 2. The SRL provides scholars access to the resources of the University of Illinois Slavic collection within a flexible time frame where scholars have the opportunity to seek advice and research support from the librarians of the Slavic Reference Service (SRS). Graduate students and junior scholars will also have opportunity to attend a specialized workshop on Scholarly and Literary Translation from June 10-15, 2013.
For graduate students, the SRL provides an opportunity to conduct research prior to going abroad and extra experience to refine research skills. Students will also have the opportunity of seeking guidance from specialized librarians skilled in navigating resources pertaining to and originating from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. The SRS is an extensive service that provides access to a wide range of materials that center on and come from: Russia, the Former Soviet Union, Czech and Slovak Republics, Former Yugoslavia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania. The International & Area Studies Library, where the Slavic reference collections are housed, contains work stations for readers, a collection of basic reference works, and current issues of over 1,000 periodicals and 110 newspapers in Western and area languages. The Slavic Reference Service provides access to several political science resources which include • the Russian State Library’s Electronic Dissertations Database containing over 8,000 political science dissertations in full text; • access to ISI Emerging Markets; • online access to major national bibliographic publications, including the most extensive and most current holdings of Kazakh and Uzbek national bibliographic publications in North America; • East View’s Universal Database of Russian Military and Security Periodicals (UDB-MIL); and • access to searchable full text of leading political science journals such as Politicheskie issledovaniia back to 2000. 10 University of Milan-Bicocca and University of Notre Dame: The Border Crossing SeminarSponsor: University of Milan-Bicocca and University of Notre Dame Dates: June 10, 2013-June 15, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 15, 2013 Location: Milan, Italy Website: http://bordercrossingseminar.weebly.com/index.html Conference Description: Call for Applications for graduate students to attend The Border Crossing Seminar: an international political theory conference and summer school, 10-15 June 2013, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
The Border Crossing Seminar is a joint program between the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and the University of Notre Dame (USA), sponsored by the U.S. - Italy Fulbright Commission. The seminar is affiliated with Pragsia (Public Reasoning and Global Society in Action), a research center of the University of Milano-Bicocca. The co-organizers are Marina Calloni (social and political philosophy) and Eileen Hunt Botting (political theory). The theme of the June 2013 seminar is ’From the Polis to the City: Perspectives on Global Justice.’ This conference and school, for faculty and students, is the second meeting of “The Border Crossing Seminar”. This year’s seminar examines the evolution of the city within European and non-European political theory and practice, from the polis of the ancient Greeks, to the cosmopolis of contemporary theories of global justice, to the present diversity of the city of Milan. We will explore how the urban space of the modern city reflects or reinforces its peoples’ perspectives on national and international justice. We will look at the contemporary issue of migration to and from European cities, and how it affects social justice at national, European Union, and global levels. Milan itself will be our primary case study. Walking tours of the city’s cultural and urban spaces, and meetings with local people, are part of the experiential learning component of the seminar. The seminar will feature lectures by expert faculty from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Milano-Bicocca, and other universities from around the globe, in fields such as political theory, political philosophy, anthropology, sociology, political science, and geography. Lecturers include Nancy Hirschmann (University of Pennsylvania), Catherine Zuckert (University of Notre Dame), Neil Delaney (University of Notre Dame), Eva Cantarella (University of Milano), and Patrick O’Mahony (University of Cork). 10 The University of Milano-Bicocca and the University of Notre Dame: The 2013 Border Crossing Seminar: "From the Polis to the City: Perspectives on Global Justice"Sponsor: The University of Milano-Bicocca and the University of Notre Dame Dates: June 10, 2013-June 15, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 15, 2013 Location: The University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy Website: http://bordercrossingseminar.weebly.com Conference Description: Call for Applications for graduate students to attend The Border Crossing Seminar: an international political theory conference and summer school, 10-15 June 2013, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
The Border Crossing Seminar is a joint program between the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and the University of Notre Dame (USA), sponsored by the U.S. - Italy Fulbright Commission. The seminar is affiliated with Pragsia (Public Reasoning and Global Society in Action), a research center of the University of Milano-Bicocca. The co-organizers are Marina Calloni (social and political philosophy) and Eileen Hunt Botting (political theory). The theme of the June 2013 seminar is ’From the Polis to the City: Perspectives on Global Justice.’ This conference and school, for faculty and students, is the second meeting of “The Border Crossing Seminar”. This year’s seminar examines the evolution of the city within European and non-European political theory and practice, from the polis of the ancient Greeks, to the cosmopolis of contemporary theories of global justice, to the present diversity of the city of Milan. We will explore how the urban space of the modern city reflects or reinforces its peoples’ perspectives on national and international justice. We will look at the contemporary issue of migration to and from European cities, and how it affects social justice at national, European Union, and global levels. Milan itself will be our primary case study. Walking tours of the city’s cultural and urban spaces, and meetings with local people, are part of the experiential learning component of the seminar. The seminar will feature lectures by expert faculty from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Milano-Bicocca, and other universities from around the globe, in fields such as political theory, political philosophy, anthropology, sociology, political science, and geography. Graduate students, at the master’s or doctoral level, should apply to participate by 15 April 2013 at: http://bordercrossingseminar.weebly.com/admission.html The provisional schedule of speakers and events will be published by 15 March 2013 at: http://bordercrossingseminar.weebly.com/calendar.html The cost of attending the 6 day seminar is 150 Euros for non-EU graduate students and 25 Euros for EU graduate students. Inexpensive and convenient university housing will be available for admitted students. Students will give a presentation and write a paper at the end of the summer school. The summer school’s scientific committee must approve the topics. Regarding the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, the Summer School recognizes 3 credits (CFU) for Italian MA students of the University of Milano-Bicocca and analogous credits to Erasmus students. A certificate of attendance will be provided to all participants when they complete the requirements of the summer school. The students and faculty in the seminar will publish their work in an annual e-book with the imprint of the University of Milano-Bicocca. 11 Proposal deadline, Common Ground Publishing: Eighth International Conference on the Interdisciplinary Social SciencesSponsor: Common Ground Publishing Dates: July 30, 2013-August 01, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 11, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 30, 2013 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Website: http://www.thesocialsciences.com/the-conference Conference Description: Join delegates from over two dozen countries representing a wide range of disciplines to discuss issues related to social sciences from international and interdisciplinary perspectives. Conference themes include: Social and Community Studies, Civic and Political Studies, Cultural Studies, Global Studies, Environmental Studies, Organizational Studies, Educational Studies, and Communications. Proposals for themed sessions, colloquia, workshops, or poster sessions are invited. Presenters have the option to submit completed papers to one of our Interdisciplinary Social Sciences collection of journals. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations include the option to submit a video presentation, and/or submission to one of the journals for peer review and possible publication, as well as subscriber access to the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Journals.
12 (IAPSS) International Association for Political Science Students: Study Trip to Brussels 2013Sponsor: International Association for Political Science Students Dates: June 12, 2013-June 15, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 15, 2013 Website: http://www.iapss.org/ Conference Description: From June 12th to 15th a group of 25 political science students heads to the EU’s capital Brussels for an intensive program. In this program we will focus on two major topics: decision-making in the EU and foreign policy and defense in Europe. The program consists of visits to the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the Belgian Federal Parliament, and NATO Headquarters. Furthermore we will have a talk with scholars focusing on EU decision-making and lobbying and a talk with a journalist covering the EU. Also, there will be some social events.
The official Call for Applications can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8gue6dpv5wpx2jg/Call%20for%20Applications%20Study%20Trip%20Brussels%202013.pdf You can find the program here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vsmuiwwv7khq0e4/Program%20Study%20Trip%20Brussels%202013.pdf The participation fee – including accommodation, public transportation in Brussels, introducing materials and selected meals – is set at 109 EUR. Please send your application no later then May 15th to studytrips@iapss.org. 13 (ORASAM) Central Asian Research Center, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University: Call for Papers “Energy, Water and Food Security in Asia” (13-14 June 2013, Bishkek-Kyrgyzstan)Sponsor: Central Asian Research Center, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University Dates: June 13, 2013-June 14, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 15, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 20, 2013 Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Conference Description: Call for Papers
“Energy, Water and Food Security in Asia” (13-14 June 2013, Bishkek-Kyrgyzstan) While the need for energy and water resources are increasing in the world, due to the uncertainty about the future of these resources, international cooperation on both regional and global levels is required. Especially in Asia where there are various developing countries; need for energy and water resources, food security, health, climate change, drought, global warming and pollution are major problems that Asian countries cannot solve by themselves. In order to resolve these issues long-term regional and continental cooperation is required. Energy, water and food security are closely associated with modernization, development and economic growth. These problems which have a huge affect on relation between individuals, societies and states in 21st century, have created new concepts. The problems related to energy, water and food are required more international cooperation than any other problem. The Congress aims to create a continental based consciousness with regards to energy, water and food security, intellectual contribution to the resolution of conflicts and development of cooperation and interaction among Asian countries on energy, water and food policies. The congress will be held by Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies (TASAM) and Central Asian Research Center at Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University (ORASAM-KTMU). Main Theme Energy, Water and Food Security in Asia Sub-themes Global Threats and Energy, Water and Food Security in Asia Natural Security Scenarios (Disasters) Consumption Patterns and Demographics The Role of Water in Orientation of Energy Policies and Asia Water Politics Water and Energy Security Conflicts; Risks, Opportunities and International Cooperation Energy, Water and Food: Supplementary Security Policies New Technologies, New Institutions and Ideals Important Dates Submission of Abstract: March 15, 2013 The abstract should include: Title of Paper, Author(s), Full Address, Phone/Fax Numbers, Email Addresses, Organizations/Affiliations, a brief biography (100 words maximum), Presentation Summary (500 words maximum). Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: March 29, 2013 Submission of Full Length Paper: May 20, 2013 Please make your submission to: Dr. Seyit Ali Avcu, Director of the Central Asian Research Center E-mail: orasam@manas.edu.kg 15 Proposal deadline, MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory: The Politics of Agonism (MANCEPT Workshop)Sponsor: MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory Dates: September 04, 2013-September 06, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 15, 2013 Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Website: http://thepoliticsofagonism.wordpress.com/ Conference Description: The agonist tradition has introduced to political thought an account of politics that focuses on the integral role of power and conflict in democratic politics. But the tradition seems to be insufficiently aware of its conceptual and normative underpinnings. This is especially true for the concepts of power and conflict which lie at the heart of agonist accounts of politics. Despite stressing the importance of context to determining the norms which govern societies, agonists maintain a commitment to certain strong normative assumptions, such as the idea of mutually respectful behaviour of political agents and the desirability of perpetual contestation. Agonists also have very particular expectations for the goals which political engagement ought to achieve: They tread an unclear line between modifying existing liberal institutions and replacing them wholesale with socialist alternatives, which has led to an impasse in agonist thinking about concrete solutions to current political problems.
The workshop convenors invite contributions from multiple perspectives and approaches that critically engage with agonistic political theory, and specifically encourage submissions which address the following topics: (1) historical origins of agonism and antagonism, (2) conceptual critique and contemporary developments of agonism, and applications to (3) democratic institutions and (4) political economy. With regard to THEORY, the workshop invites papers that look at agonism’s conceptual and normative underpinnings, specifically the underlying concepts of conflict, power, and the political. In addition to this conceptual critique, the workshop aims at engaging with appropriations of historical concepts by contemporary agonism. Possible themes include: - Agonistic concepts of the political, and assumptions about the relation between contest and hostility; - Normative assumptions about the purpose of political engagement, and its regulation in society; - Agonistic critiques of liberalism; - Historical manifestations of agon; With regard to PRAXIS, the workshop invites contributions that engage with the agonistic theory of political institutions and the economic implications of agonism. As for political institutions, the focus is on how agonistic visions of radical democracy contrast with theories of deliberative democracy that equally stress the importance of participation and discursive contestation, and how agonistic goals such as enhanced inclusion play out in practice. As for the economic implications of agonism, the workshop aims at returning to the anti-capitalist leanings of its origin in critical theory in order to explore how agonistic political theory could better engage with the power implications of wealth inequalities, and the institutional means of redressing them. In this context, the workshop invites contributions that respond to problems such as: - Assumptions regarding the loci of difference-resolution in society / implicationsfor political institutions; - The need for conclusive decision-making in light of urgent political problems and the apparent shortcomings of agonistic theory in this regard; - Agonistic alternatives to the prevailing hegemony in the international political economy and their implications for public policy formulation; - The apparent failure of agonistic theory to account for issues of redistribution/attempts to reconcile the latter with an agonistic politics of recognition; Please e-mail an anonymized abstract (up to 500 words)to thepoliticsofagonism@gmail.com by 15June 2013. 17 Proposal deadline, Charles University in Prague – Institute of Political Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Institute of Political Science of the Faculty of Arts: Democracy in Times of CrisisSponsor: Charles University in Prague – Institute of Political Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Institute of Political Science of the Faculty of Arts Dates: November 14, 2013-November 15, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 17, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Prague 5, Czech Republic Website: http://upol.ff.cuni.cz/democracy-in-times-of-crisis/ Conference Description: Call for Papers
International Conference Democracy in Times of Crisis Charles University in Prague November 14 – 15, 2013 Keynote Speaker Chantal Mouffe (University of Westminster) The global economic crisis of 2008provoked a lively debate about the relationship between political and the economic spheres, or between democracy and capitalism, as well as critical reflections on the current state of democracy itself. Some authors argue that the current economic crisis was caused primarily by the neoliberal policy of deregulation of financial markets on both national and global level. In this context, the economic crisis may be considered as a mere consequence of a deeper political crisis – the crisis of democracy. The signs of this crisis include the impotence of democratic institutions in the face of the powers of global capital, privatisation of public space, as well as depoliticisation of the decisions affecting the public affairs. Nonetheless, the main symptom of the present crisis of (liberal) democracy is the perceived lack of a viable alternative to the neoliberal paradigm, which, in spite of having been shaken by the crisis, still maintains its hegemonic position. The sense of helplessness in the quest for the way out of the present crisis is apparent both in academic discourse and in political practice. The economic crisis has also instigated an increased interest in public affairs, or a revival of civil society, giving rise to such movements as Occupy or Democracy Now, the Indignados movement, or the Syntagma Square movement on one hand, and right-wing populist movements such as the Tea Party Movement, the True Finns Party, or Hungarian Jobbik on the other. Unlike the former, these populist parties and movements possess the will to pursue their share of governmental power through party politics. This may also explain why they are, at least from a certain perspective, politically more successful. This disconcerting situation faces us with the question of the role of civil society, or the potential and the limits of “non-political politics”. The Democracy in Times of Crisis conference aims to contribute to the debate about the current state and future perspectives of (liberal) democracy. The conference is open to researchers from the fields of political theory, political science, as well as other social and human sciences. We invite papers on these topics: Neoliberalism and democracy The crisis of the democratic left and the quest for alternatives to the (neo-)liberal paradigm The political and depoliticisation Power, domination and resistance Crisis of democratic representation and its alternative models The future of the nation state in the context of European integration and globalisation Populism For paper submissions, please submit an abstract by June 17, 2013 to democracyincrisis@fsv.cuni.cz. The abstracts should be no longer than 500 words. Selected papers will be published in a special issue of Acta Politologica journal. Organizers: Jakub Fran?k (franekja@fsv.cuni.cz), Jan Bíba (jan.biba@ff.cuni.cz) Conference Languages: English, Czech, Slovak For non-academic queries, please contact: Daniela T?mová (daniela.tumova@ff.cuni.cz) Conference Fee: CZK 800 (approx. € 30) Conference Webpage: http://upol.ff.cuni.cz/democracy-in-times-of-crisis/ 17 Athens Institute for Education and Research: 11th Annual International Conference on Politics & International Affairs, 17-20 June 2013, Athens, GreeceSponsor: Athens Institute for Education and Research Dates: June 17, 2013-June 20, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 31, 2013 Location: Athens, Greece Website: http://www.atiner.gr/politics.htm Conference Description: The aim of the conference is to bring together academics, researchers, students and professionals in private and public organizations and governments of Politics and International Affairs and other related disciplines.
17 University of Mannheim, Essex University, Washington University St. Louis: EITM Europe 2013Sponsor: University of Mannheim, Essex University, Washington University St. Louis Dates: June 17, 2013-June 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 01, 2013 Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Website: http://eitm.sow.uni-mannheim.de Conference Description: The 2013 EITM Europe program will include a class on theoretical and empirical foundations taught by James Lo (Mannheim) and Randy Calvert (WashU) from June 16 to June 21. The theoretical models adressed span game theory, spatial theory, public choice theories, agent-based and behavioral economics models as well as general equilibrium models. Empirical methods covered include inferential and Bayesian statistics, experimental and computational methods, and quantitative text analysis. The second class on selection and strategic modeling is taught by Curtis Signorino (Rochester) and lasts from June 24 to June 28. All classes start at 9am until 12am, and from 2pm to 5pm. As in previous years, about four evening lectures will present applications to the study of Europe, including formal models and empirical analyses of European decision making.
19 (CISS/UNU-CRIS) Comparative Interdisciplinary Studies Section ISA and United Nations University, Comparative Regional Integrative Studies: JOINT CISS/UNU-CRIS CONFERENCESponsor: Comparative Interdisciplinary Studies Section ISA and United Nations University, Comparative Regional Integrative Studies Dates: June 19, 2013-June 21, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: December 31, 2012 Registration Deadline: March 31, 2013 Location: Brugge, Belgium Website: http://isanet.catnet.arizona.edu/CISS-Section/2013/ciss_unu_cris_2013.htm Conference Description: CO-OPERATION, INTEGRATION, AND ALLIANCES:
REGIONAL AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS The interconnected world of the twenty first century is uniquely situated to explore integrative and cooperative policies and institutional structures to meet the variety of challenges that confront the international community. These issues span a wide range of economic, political, social and cultural dimensions. This conference proposes to engage in a discourse that analyses the magnitude of these challenges and suggest creative integrative responses. A cross professional and cross disciplinary approach will greatly enhance our understanding of global challenges and lead to effective solutions. Paper, panel, and roundtable proposals to engage in an interdisciplinary dialogue are invited from scholars, policy makers, and interested professionals 21 (CEHUM) Centre for Humanistic Studies of the University of Minho: Rhetoric, Between the Theory and Practice of PoliticsSponsor: Centre for Humanistic Studies of the University of Minho Dates: June 21, 2013-June 22, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 01, 2013 Location: Braga, Portugal Conference Description: Invited speakers:
Benedetto Fontana (CUNY) Bryan Garsten (Yale University) Eugene Garver (St. John’s University) Marco Geuna (University of Milan) James Martin (Goldsmiths, University of London) Kari Palonen (University of Jyväskylä) Javier Roiz (Complutense University) Call for papers As one of the consequences of the lingering process of corrosion of the rationalist assumptions of the Enlightenment project, in the last decades we have witnessed an attempt in different areas of the humanities to revive the central role rhetoric used to have in antiquity. Despite its political origins, however, the contribution of political theory to this important endeavour has only come of late, as more and more theorists have started to expose the rhetorical nature of politics in multiple manners: showing how it can be used to offer more sophisticated accounts of public deliberation, more attentive toward emotive aspects and contexts; or revealing it as an important manifestation of practical reason; or studying its presence in canonical thinkers and critical moments in the history of political thought; or finally, taking it as an inspiring source for a post-foundationalist emancipatory political theory. This variety of approaches testifies to the pervasiveness of the rhetorical dimensions in the whole realm of politics, from action to theory. The aim of this conference is to bring together scholars coming from disciplines such as political theory, philosophy, history, literature, or communication, to debate the multifaceted significance of rhetoric in politics and to explore new ways to incorporate a ‘rhetorical perspective’ in the study of political thought. Our hope is that this event could offer an important moment to assess and foster the still incipient revival of rhetoric in this area. The conference will be organized in plenary and parallel sessions. Proposals for the latter are invited on, but not limited to, topics such as: rhetoric and the limits of rational deliberation, rhetoric as a manifestation of practical reason, rhetoric and civic education, rhetoric and the public intellectual, rhetoric and post-foundationalist political theory, rhetoric and political change, rhetoric and the symbolic space of politics, rhetoric in canonical political thinkers and in the history of political thought. In order to propose a paper, an abstract of no more than 500 words should be sent to rhetoricandpolitics2013(at)gmail.com (with “Rhetoric and Politics 2013 Submission” in the subject line of the message) The deadline for the abstract is 1 February 2013 In addition to the abstract, please include in your proposal your academic title, name, affiliation, and the title of your contribution Conference fees €60 for students (BA, MA and PhD levels) €90 for non-students More details on the payment will follow 23 (NEH) National Endowment for the Humanities: Direct NEH Summer ProgramsSponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities Dates: June 23, 2013-August 02, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 05, 2013 Website: http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/summer-programs Conference Description: Call for Applications to Direct NEH Summer Programs
The National Endowment for the Humanities offers tuition-free summer programs in the U.S. and abroad for teachers at American schools, community colleges, colleges, and universities. Participants receive stipends of $1,200-$3,900 to help defray travel and other expenses for these one- to five-week residential programs. The NEH invites applications to direct a summer program for college and university faculty or for schoolteachers on a topic of the director’s expertise in 2014. For examples, see the list of 2013 programs at http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/summer-programs. Why direct an NEH summer program? • Directors strengthen teaching and research at the undergraduate or K-12 levels. • Directors influence their fields of expertise through intense collegial study, often resulting in participants’ publications. • Directors join a distinguished roster of NEH summer program leaders. • Directors engage with motivated participants from across the country. • Directors receive compensation based on the duration of the program. • Directors bring distinction to their home institutions. Interested in applying? Consult the application guidelines: • NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes: http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/summer-seminars-and-institutes • NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops: http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/landmarks-american-history-and-culture-workshops-school-teachers The deadline to propose a program for Summer 2014 is March 5, 2013. We strongly encourage you to discuss your proposal with NEH staff, who are happy to answer questions and critique drafts. Call (202) 606-8500 or send e-mail to sem-inst@neh.gov or landmarks@neh.gov. 24 (ABRM, JBRMR, IJBED) Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED): ROGE-2013 (London-UK): International Conference of Restructuring of the Global EconomySponsor: Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED) Dates: June 24, 2013-June 25, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 20, 2013 Website: http://www.abrmr.com/conference_detail.php?id=98 Conference Description: Many experts have predicted the end of US dominance of world markets following the current business cycle. Needless to say, this will have strategic significance for the businesses at large as well as for those responsible for country management. The basic objective of the conference would then be to expose the participants to the challenges that lie ahead as a result of the shift in the purchasing power of countries in the east and the west. This could best be achieved by bringing together experts from various fields-academics and professionals- to discuss and evaluate the options opening up on a common platform namely, the conference proposed. It is expected that at the end of this exercise, the participants would be in a position to develop actionable strategies to put their organisations on a higher gradient of growth.
To elucidate an issue that is becoming ever more important as global economies become intertwined. To learn more of the key concepts and frameworks from all disciplines regarding wide range of contemporary issues in business and management. To consider the pedagogy for teaching the issue of business & management, including recommendations about topics, syllabi and course materials. To meet, mingle and network with professionals and colleagues from all over the world. 25 (CES) Council for European Studies: 20th International Conference of EuropeanistsSponsor: Council for European Studies Dates: June 25, 2013-June 27, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: October 08, 2012 Location: Amsterdam, n/a, Netherlands Website: http://www.councilforeuropeanstudies.org/meetings-and-conferences/2013-conference Conference Description: The current economic crisis of debt, the euro and unemployment takes place in a framework of highly dynamic creative and destructive processes occurring at various levels: globalization, heightened nationalisms, continued migration, shifting cultures, rising inequality, concerns over security, climate change, sustainable development, etc.
All of these transform definitions of Europe: of its geographical boundaries; of what institutions are needed to structure and resolve issues of policy and democracy; and of how Europe can and might interact with other parts of the world, from North America to revolutionary North Africa to the new powerhouses in Asia and Latin America. The intellectual challenge of grappling with these changes in our world provides the foundations for an exciting meeting, held in one of the founding capitals of a global Europe. The Council for European Studies (CES) invites proposals for panels, roundtables, book discussions and individual papers on the study of Europe broadly defined. We encourage proposals in the widest range of disciplines, and particularly welcome panels that combine disciplines, nationalities, and generations. Participants are permitted to present in a maximum of two sessions. 26 (Polnet) APSA Political Networks Section: Political Networks in an Interdisciplinary WorldSponsor: APSA Political Networks Section Dates: June 26, 2013-June 29, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 20, 2013 Location: Bloomington, IN, United States Website: http://polnet2013.indiana.edu Conference Description: The Sixth Annual Political Networks Conference will be held June 26-29, 2013 at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University.
The study of political networks is a key component of the interdisciplinary field of network science. Network science provides various tools and concepts with the potential to transform the study of governance and politics by allowing political scientists to develop more realistic theories and methods that capture important social aspects of political life. At the same time, political science can enhance the study of networks by understanding the political dimensions of emerging socio-technical networks as well as the policy implications of networks in other domains such as medicine and health care. This conference aims to strengthen this synergy and further demonstrate the importance of networks as core to political life and a central topic of study in political science. Due to the success of the training sessions held in previous conferences, we will continue to provide two days of workshops covering introductory and advanced topics starting on June 26. The full conference will kick off on June 27 with an opening reception and keynote address, with a full schedule of panel presentations on June 28 and 29, including plenary addresses by Robert Huckfeldt (Political Networks: State of the Science), Brint Milward (Dark Networks: Insurgency as an Ecology of Games), and Chris McCarty (Public Health and Networks). Program Committee: Mark Lubell (UC Davis) Sandra González-Bailón (Oxford University) 27 Rousseau Association: Revisiting Roussea's "Emile"Sponsor: Rousseau Association Dates: June 27, 2013-June 29, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 07, 2013 Location: Winston-Salem, NC, United States Website: http://rousseauassociation.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/ Conference Description: Jean-Jacques Rousseau considered his Emile, or On Education to be “the best and most important” of all of his writings.
Despite the author’s own judgment of the work, (and studies by Peter D. Jimack, Jean Terrasse, Jean Bloch, Robert Thiéry and Laurence Mall among others), Emile has received less attention from scholars than his other major writings. Especially since 2012 marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of the work, it seems appropriate to devote attention to Emile. We invite papers examining various facets of Rousseau’s multi-faceted work. Part educational treatise, part work of moral psychology, part novel: Emile is a demanding text that needs to be examined from a variety of angles. In addition to being an educational treatise, Emile contains some of Rousseau’s most important reflections on human nature, psychology and morality. Any of these topics are worthy of exploration, both with regard to what Rousseau argues in Emile itself or in relation to his other writings. The “Profession of Faith of the Savoyard Vicar” is one of Rousseau’s most extended discussions of theology and religion, and apart from analyzing the arguments of the “Profession,” questions arise from its semi-detached character about the relation of the “Profession” to Emile as a whole. The hybrid character of Emile as part treatise, part novel invites exploration of questions regarding genre, composition, and audience. Proposals (title and short summary), in English or French, for papers of 20 minutes duration should be sent to the Program Director, Prof. Byron Wells, by electronic mail at: wells@wfu.edu The deadline for proposals is January 7, 2013. Proposals will be reviewed by a Selection Committee chaired by Byron Wells and a decision will be communicated by February 4, 2013. A preliminary program will be available in March. 27 (SASE) Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics: States in CrisisSponsor: Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics Dates: June 27, 2013-June 29, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 15, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 28, 2013 Location: Milan, Italy Website: https://sase.org/ Conference Description: For more than a century now, states have intervened strongly in the face of crises in capitalism to deal with their social and economic consequences. States invented new models of regulation (Keynesianism) to deal with capitalist contradictions, socialized the huge losses booked by banks and large firms, changed policy instruments to correct market failures, changed labor market regulations, or created new markets while supporting creative destruction. Crises are highly conducive to thinking about periods and varieties of capitalism, about regulation crises and dynamics, and about the role of the state; they also raise massive tensions and open the floor to political debates, which may call the legitimacy of the state into question and create political pressures.
The 2008 financial crisis and the ensuing recession demonstrate both the power and the vulnerability of the modern state. States were severely buffeted by the economic crisis, and most advanced democracies were forced to take dramatic and extensive policy measures, many of which involved hugely expensive public interventions into the private sector, only some of which have been paid back. Such measures threw the state’s centrality into sharp focus. Although major recessions have challenged state strength and capacity, they have not called into question the role of the state as the primary agent of policy initiatives, nor its legitimate authority to respond to economic crises. The current crisis is no exception: active policy responses have been deployed across the world, from China and Brazil to the USA; in Europe, states are paying a huge price to support their banks, while the European fiscal crisis has led to unprecedented austerity measures in many southern and western European countries, which are under intense pressure from other states and from market actors. The current crisis has incited the rapid development of myriad state interventions, both internally and in relation to other states. The 2013 SASE Annual Meeting seeks scholarship that documents and explains how states act in the face of crises, as well as the comparative consequences of those actions and the Implications for the restructuring of the relations between states and markets. Such accounts may investigate the role of material interests, the competence of state institutions (such as central banks), the inadequacy or effectiveness of state regulatory institutions, and the effect of long term global shifts in power and resources from the West to the East. But there are also more fundamental changes occurring within states. Research in classical political economics by scholars such as W. Streeck, P. Hall, B. Jessop, R. Boyer and M. Mann has pointed out the profound restructuring states have undergone as a result of globalization, changing societies, and other phenomena such as the worsening of long-term fiscal crises or implementation failures. Some aspects of the state are growing (auditing, penalizing), while others are in retreat. Some scholars talk about a new phase of the Weberian state; others point to the emergence of neo-liberal governmentality. 28 (IHS) Institute for Humane Studies: Liberty and the Art of Teaching WorkshopSponsor: Institute for Humane Studies Dates: June 28, 2013-June 30, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 15, 2013 Website: http://www.theihs.org/TeachFreedom13 Conference Description: The Liberty and the Art of Teaching Workshop advances exceptional teaching by classical liberal scholars. The workshop brings advanced graduate students and young faculty members together with expert teachers to discuss best practices for the university classroom. Topics include classroom tactics, course design principles, the use of technology, online techniques, and methods for weaving classical liberal insights into teaching while preserving balance and encouraging students to think critically.
The seminar format will foster vigorous discussion and offer informal opportunities to share ideas and network with more than 50 participants and lecturers who are passionate about liberty and excellent teaching. Conversation will continue through group meals and a Saturday evening reception. IHS provides full funding for all participants, including meals, accommodations, and program costs. Participants are responsible for travel (limited scholarships are available to cover travel expenses). Graduate students and college or university faculty are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to advanced PhD students and early-career faculty. A serious interest in classical liberal thought and in teaching at the college/university level is essential. Scholars in the humanities and social sciences will benefit most directly from the workshop, but students and professors from all disciplines are eligible. 28 Proposal deadline, (UDP) Universidad Diego Portales: Hannah Arendt’s “On Revolution” after 50 yearsSponsor: Universidad Diego Portales Dates: September 25, 2013-September 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 28, 2013 Location: Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Website: None provided Conference Description: In March 1963, The Viking Press published Hannah Arendt’s book “On Revolution”. Since then, the book has provoked a significant amount of controversy, yet at the same time it has been relatively neglected compared to Arendt’s other major works. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its publication, the present conference seeks to explore the legacy of “On Revolution”, assessing its relevance for contemporary social and political thought. We invite proposals for presentations that engage with the historical analyses, theoretical positions, and political conclusions of Arendt’s book. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Revolutionary experiences and traditions - New beginning, foundation, event: Moments of extraordinary politics - Relations and tensions between the political and the social - Self-government, radical democracy, and the council system - Sovereignty, law, and constituent power We welcome submissions of both complete papers and extended abstracts of around 500 words. They may be in English or in Spanish and must be prepared for blind review. They should be sent to coloquio_onrevolution@mail.udp.cl. The deadline is June 28, 2013. Notices of acceptance will be sent by July 15, 2013. Keynote speakers: Jean Cohen (Columbia University) Robert Fine (Warwick University) The conference is hosted by the Instituto de Humanidades and the Facultad de Ciencias Sociales e Historia of the Universidad Diego Portales. For additional information, please contact the organizers, Rodrigo Cordero Vega and Wolfhart Totschnig, at the email address above. 30 (IACM) International Association for Conflict Management: 26th Annual ConferenceSponsor: International Association for Conflict Management Dates: June 30, 2013-July 03, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 08, 2013 Location: Tacoma, Washington, United States Website: http://www.iacm-conflict.org Conference Description: The International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) was founded to encourage scholars and practitioners to develop and disseminate theory, research, and experience that are useful for understanding and improving conflict management in organizational, societal, family, and international settings. We invite papers as well as proposals for symposia and workshops for the 2013 meeting of IACM to be held in Tacoma, Washington.
Program Chair Sonja Rispens, Eindhoven University of Technology, s.rispens@tue.nl Local Arrangements Co-Chairs Zoe Barsness, University of Washington, zib@uw.edu Jill Purdy, University of Washington, jpurdy@uw.edu TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS You are invited to submit a paper, symposium or workshop. Submissions should present new material, distinct from published works (including those that will appear in-print before the conference) and presentations at other conferences. Submissions should be consistent with one or more of the general content areas listed below. We encourage a broad range of topic areas, and priority is given to those with clear relevance to negotiation and conflict management research. We encourage innovative submissions that highlight dialogues between theory and practice, different cultures, different content areas, and different disciplines. PROGRAM CONTENT AREAS Conflict Frames and Dimensions; Conflict Research Methods; Cultural Dimensions of Conflict; Emotions and Conflict; Environmental and Public Resource Conflict; Ethnic, Religious and Regional Conflicts; Decision Processes in Conflict; Diversity and Identity in Conflict; Games and Social Dilemmas; Individuals in Conflict (i.e., individual differences and cognitions); Intergovernmental Conflict; Intra- and Inter-Group Conflict; Law and Social Conflict; Mediation; Negotiation Processes; Organizational and Workplace Conflict; Power and Status in Conflict; Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding; Relational and Family Conflict; Social and Organizational Justice; Third Party Intervention and Alternative Dispute Resolution; Technology or Communication Media for Managing Conflicts; Terrorism; Trust and Conflict; Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Conflict METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES IN PROGRAM Archival Research; Case Study; Field Study; Laboratory Study; Meta-Analysis; Multi-Method /Hybrid Research; Novel methods of conflict intervention; Qualitative Research INFORMATION & UPDATES For updates and additional details about the conference, to become a member, and association news, please see the IACM website: http://www.iacm-conflict.org. 30 (LIS) Luxembourg Income Study Center: 2013 LIS Introductory Summer WorkshopSponsor: Luxembourg Income Study Center Dates: June 30, 2013-July 07, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 15, 2013 Website: http://www.lisdatacenter.org/news-and-events/lis-introductory-summer-workshop/ Conference Description: This one-week workshop is designed to introduce researchers in the social sciences to comparative research in income distribution, employment and social policy, using the Luxembourg Income Study Database (LIS). LIS is the largest available database of harmonised income microdata collected over a period of decades.
Attendees will also be introduced to the Luxembourg Wealth Study (LWS). LWS is the first cross-national database of harmonised wealth microdata in existence. Workshop faculty includes the LIS directors, Janet Gornick and Markus Jäntti, the LIS staff and guest lecturers. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be fully trained to use the databases independently. In addition, the winners of the annual Aldi Hagenaars Memorial Award and World Bank/LIS Gender Research Award will present their papers. LIS welcomes applications from researchers with varying levels of knowledge and experience. The language of instruction is English. Participants are responsible for their own tuition and transportation to and from Luxembourg. The €1,400 tuition covers instructional materials, single-occupancy accommodations, and full board. Unfortunately, LIS is not able to offer partial or full scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to seek third-party funding. LIS staff will be happy to assist in any way needed. Links of interest: List of countries and datasets in LIS: http://www.lisdatacenter.org/our-data/lis-database/documentation/list-of-datasets/ List of countries and datasets in LWS: http://www.lisdatacenter.org/our-data/lws-database/documentation/lws-datasets-list/ July 201301 Proposal deadline, (GPSA) Georgia Political Science Association: GPSA 2013 Co-operation and Conflict in a Troubled WorldSponsor: Georgia Political Science Association Dates: November 14, 2013-November 16, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 01, 2013 Location: Savannah, GA, United States Website: http://www.gpsanet.org Conference Description: Co-operation and Conflict in a Troubled World
A Call for Proposals for the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Georgia Political Science Association November 14, 15, & 16, Doubletree Hotel, Savannah In a world that is still grappling with global crises and conflict, and a country that is still to emerge out of economic malaise, we find glimmers of co-operation, success and growth. We invite you to submit your papers under the general conference theme of Co-operation and Conflict in a Troubled World. Please note that to be accepted, proposals need not specifically address the conference theme. We invite and encourage faculty, independent scholars, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students to submit their research for discussion and review at the 45th annual conference to be held in Savannah, GA at the Doubletree Hotel, located in the heart of the city’s famed historic district. Papers will be accepted from all fields of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and other related disciplines. Once presented, scholars and faculty members are also encouraged to submit their papers for publication consideration in our edited and refereed annual proceedings, published online every year. The best presented paper submitted for publication will be selected for the McBrayer Award, which includes a cash prize of $500. In addition, undergraduate student research nominated by faculty members will be eligible for the Pajari Award. The deadline for submission of proposals is July 1, 2013. Acceptances will be offered on a rolling basis with panels to be organized no later than Sept. 1, 2013. Send your paper and/or panel proposals via electronic mail to the 2013 Program Chair, Tinaz Pavri, Professor of Political Science at Spelman College, at 2013gpsa@gmail.com Please also indicate your willingness to serve as discussants and chairs! 01 Proposal deadline, (CTSS) The Consortium for Transatlantic and Franklin Institute-UAH Studies and Scholarship: The 7th Transatlantic Studies ConferenceSponsor: The Consortium for Transatlantic and Franklin Institute-UAH Studies and Scholarship Dates: October 24, 2013-October 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: September 01, 2013 Location: Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain Conference Description: THE 7TH TRANSATLANTIC STUDIES CONFERENCE
The Consortium for Transatlantic Studies and Scholarship (CTSS), centered at the Franklin Institute-UAH, invites scholars to participate in an interdisciplinary conference on Global Challenges to the Transatlantic World on October 24-26, 2013. The overall aim of the Conference is to bring together scholars from across the world and from across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, to discuss the nature and changing traits of Global Challenges through the lens of the transatlantic perspective. The Conference addresses several inter- locking issues, mainly: First, what is the nature of transatlantic relations in the past and the present? What do we mean by the western community, western norms and values and a western civilization and what often are addressed as westernization in an era of globalization? Second, what constitutes a cross-Atlantic culture and what roles do education, religion, literature play in the cross-Atlantic relationship and its development? Third, how do we understand western democracy and the western political culture? What constitutes western democracy, rights and liberties such as justice and equality? Fourth, how do citizens and politicians in the west perceive security risks and challenges in a globalized world? What are, if any, the transatlantic strategies and institutional arrangements to deal with the variety of challenges to the ideals of this region of the globe? In addition, what comparative issues may be identified across the Atlantic in dealing with these challenges? The organizers welcome young scholars and postgraduates. Proposals should be received by July 1, 2013. See the CONFERENCE WEBPAGE for more information. 06 Proposal deadline, (ABRM, JBRMR, IJBED) Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED): IACP-2013 (Paris-France): International Academic Conference in ParisSponsor: Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED) Dates: August 06, 2013-August 07, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 06, 2013 Registration Deadline: July 06, 2013 Website: http://www.abrmr.com/conference_detail.php?id=99 Conference Description: Many experts have predicted the end of US dominance of world markets following the current business cycle. Needless to say, this will have strategic significance for the businesses at large as well as for those responsible for country management. The basic objective of the conference would then be to expose the participants to the challenges that lie ahead as a result of the shift in the purchasing power of countries in the east and the west. This could best be achieved by bringing together experts from various fields-academics and professionals- to discuss and evaluate the options opening up on a common platform namely, the conference proposed. It is expected that at the end of this exercise, the participants would be in a position to develop actionable strategies to put their organisations on a higher gradient of growth.
To elucidate an issue that is becoming ever more important as global economies become intertwined. To learn more of the key concepts and frameworks from all disciplines regarding wide range of contemporary issues in business and management. To consider the pedagogy for teaching the issue of business & management, including recommendations about topics, syllabi and course materials. To meet, mingle and network with professionals and colleagues from all over the world. 08 (TSA) Transatlantic Studies Association: Transatlantic Studies ConferenceSponsor: Transatlantic Studies Association Dates: July 08, 2013-July 11, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 10, 2013 Location: United Kingdom Website: http://www.transatlanticstudies.com/25301/index.html Conference Description: 2013 TSA Annual Conference - Northumbria University
8 - 11 July 2013 The Chairman of the TSA, Prof Alan Dobson (St. Andrews University) and Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane (Northumbria University) would like to extend an invitation to the 2013 Transatlantic Studies Association Annual Conference Our outstanding 2013 plenary guests are: Professor Donna Alvah (St. Lawrence University) AND Professor Michael Clarke (Royal United Services Institute) AND Professor Erwan Lagadec will lead a roundtable discussion of his book, Transatlantic Relations in the 21st Century with respondents Panel proposals and individual papers are welcome for any of the general or sub-panels. A 300 word abstract of proposal and brief CV to panel leaders or to Alan Dobson ad98@st-andrews.ac.uk and Michael Cullinane michael.cullinane@northumbria.ac.uk. 09 (AFSP) French Association of Political Science: 12th Congress of the AFSPSponsor: French Association of Political Science Dates: July 09, 2013-July 11, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: October 15, 2012 Location: Paris, France Website: http://www.congres-afsp.fr/ Conference Description: The 12th Congress of the AFSP will take place in Paris from 9 to 11 July 2013 at Sciences Po where the Association had not met since 1981, when its first National Congress.
A strengthened Plenary, Thematic Sections, Modules Modules educational and professional cross The Paris Congress will be structured around five sets of distinct activities. First, Thematic sections (ST) which aim to help represent in all its thematic diversity, generational and disciplinary status of work in political science in France today. Thematic sections will take place on one or two sessions of 2 hours 45 minutes. All of these allow the ST-depth discussion of some 650 reports to be published online before the Congress website. The second type of appointment is in the form of a Plenary (CP) a 2 hours that will deal with our colleagues from the Brazilian Association of Political Science as a central issue in both Europe and America, ’Social Inequality and democracy.’ Based on an introductory lecture delivered by a prestigious Brazilian colleague, the CP will be the subject of a debate will be invited to speak French or European colleagues to put in comparative perspective a central issue in contemporary political debates. ’s Congress Paris then propose, as the previous four modules and educational professionals (MPP) for a period of half past one that will collectively discuss topics related to different trades political scientists today. 12th Congress of the Association innovate finally offering three new cross Modules (MTED) by the state of French political science in its international environment. This innovation is the desire repeatedly expressed by the Board of Directors of the Association to promote the exchange structuring the scientific life of our discipline and obliging as to make reasoned assessments in traditional areas (electoral sociology, for example) but strongly renewed in recent years and emerging (political economy, for example) in political science. Congress of Paris also offer a number of doctoral workshops for young doctors of the discipline to take their doctoral work. 12 Proposal deadline, (RSA) Regional Studies Assocation: Regional Studies Association Winter Conference 2013Sponsor: Regional Studies Assocation Dates: November 22, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 12, 2013 Location: Coram Street, London, United Kingdom Conference Description: One of the major impacts of the current economic crisis is the increased pressure to find new solutions to often deep-seated societal and political-economic problems, particularly at the scale of cities and regions. What is being demanded are new territorial development strategies capable of arresting economic decline and providing new measures in support of economic growth, whilst at the same time managing territorial inequality and responding to concerns over the democratic legitimacy of existing decision-making structures and public policy interventions. Making this an even more demanding set of challenges is the requirement that all this be delivered within a package that affords a more balanced and environmentally sustainable model for the future, and at a time when the scope for public intervention is being diminished as a result of widespread austerity measures.
Unable to rely solely on state intervention, regions and localities are today faced with the challenge of finding new ways of managing their own territorial development. Success increasingly depends on an ability to mobilise a broad range of public and private actors in support of particular territorial development strategies, models, and interventions. This is leading to the emergence of new territorial alliances and new loci and/or expressions of territorial cooperation aimed at mobilising regions in pursuit of particular political and economic goals. Yet this is only part of the story. For regions and localities are also where competing political and economic agendas increasingly collide, meaning new sites and forms of territorial conflict are emerging as other actors mobilise to resist particular territorial development strategies, models, and interventions. What this is giving rise to are new forms and expressions of territorial cooperation and conflict around questions to do with economic restructuring, new economic developments, infrastructure, the collective provision of services, and governmentalised remapping’s of state space. This is particularly evident, for instance, in debates for and against Scottish and Catalan independence, the need for austerity driven welfare reforms, and investment in major infrastructure development (e.g. High Speed 2 in the UK, metropolitan transit oriented development in North America). In this context it is timely to ask some searching questions as to how regions are being mobilised in support of, or opposition to, particular territorial development models and strategies. The Regional Studies Association Winter Conference 2013 on Mobilising Regions presents a timely opportunity to discuss these important issues, to establish the need and nature of future research imperatives, and to address the concerns and challenges confronting policymakers and practitioners. 14 Stanford University: 2013 Summer Institute in Political PsychologySponsor: Stanford University Dates: July 14, 2013-August 03, 2013 Location: Stanford, CA, United States Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/sipp/index.html Conference Description: Applications are being accepted for the 21st Annual Summer Institute in Political Psychology (SIPP), to be held at Stanford University July 14 to August 3, 2013. The SIPP program takes up to 60 participants and is filling up; there are still some spots available.
The Summer Institute offers three weeks of intensive training in political psychology. Political psychology is an exciting and thriving field that explores the origins of political behavior and the causes of political events, with a special focus on the psychological mechanisms at work. Research findings in political psychology advance basic theories of politics and are an important basis for political decision-making in practice. SIPP was founded in 1991 at Ohio State University, and Stanford has hosted SIPP since 2005, with support from Stanford University and from the National Science Foundation. Hundreds of participants have attended SIPP during these years. The 2013 SIPP curriculum is designed to (1) provide broad exposure to theories, empirical findings, and research traditions; (2) illustrate successful cross-disciplinary research and integration; (3) enhance methodological pluralism; and (4) strengthen networks among scholars from around the world. SIPP activities will include lectures by world-class faculty, discussion groups, research/interest group meetings, group projects, and an array of social activities. Some of the topics covered in past SIPP programs include race relations, conflict and dispute resolution, voting and elections, international conflict, decision-making by political elites, moral disengagement and violence, social networks, activism and social protest, political socialization, and justice. In 2013, SIPP will accept up to 60 participants, including graduate students, faculty, professionals, and advanced undergraduates. For detailed information and to apply, visit this website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/sipp/ Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until all slots are filled, so applying soon maximizes chances of acceptance. 19 (IHS) Institute for Humane Studies: Symposia on Scholarship & a Free SocietySponsor: Institute for Humane Studies Dates: July 19, 2013-July 22, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 15, 2013 Location: Orange, California, United States Website: http://www.theihs.org/SFSChapman Conference Description: Continuing IHS’s legacy of catalyzing discipline-shaping ideas, this year’s Scholarship & a Free Society program will support the next wave of influential thinkers contributing to the classical liberal intellectual tradition by bringing them together with current leading scholars in their fields.
Each symposium will feature plenary sessions by keynote speakers presenting ideas and career advice, related cutting-edge research in a range of disciplines, and interactive breakout sessions including participant research presentations. Past plenary speakers at IHS summer programs include Friedrich Hayek, Robert Nozick, Milton Friedman, Peter Boettke, and David Schmidtz. Logistics - Open to all full-time graduate students - Paper proposal is optional - IHS provides participants lodging and meals for the weekend - To apply to present your research, submit your proposal title, a 500 word abstract, CV, and a brief personal research statement describing the relationship of your research to the broader classical liberal tradition as part of your application. - The deadline for proposals is March 15, 2013. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than April 1, 2013. 22 (IPSA RC09) International Political Studies Association - Research Committee 9 (Comparative Judicial Studies): The changing nature of judicial power in supranational, federal and domestic systemsSponsor: International Political Studies Association - Research Committee 9 (Comparative Judicial Studies) Dates: July 22, 2013-July 24, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 07, 2013 Location: Dublin, Ireland Website: http://rc09.ipsa.org Conference Description: Paper and panel proposals for the 2013 Interim Meeting of the Research Committee on Comparative Judicial Studies are now being accepted. The meeting is open to all scholars interested in the study of law and courts from a comparative and national perspective. The theme of the 2013 meeting is “The changing nature of judicial power in supranational, federal and domestic systems.” Papers and panels devoted to the following topics (though not limited to) would be especially welcome:
• Supranational and International regimes • Federalism and Human Rights • Federalism and Immigration • International Criminal Law • Globalization and Economics • The changing nature of judicial power • Judicial Philosophies • Fragmentation of Political Authority • Supreme Courts and Domestic Politics • Judicial Networks and Domestic Politics • Legal Databases/Methodological considerations • International Legal Moblization • Diffusion and Borrowing of Legal Norms 25 United Macedonian Diaspora: Macedonia 2013: 100 Years After the Treaty of BucharestSponsor: United Macedonian Diaspora Dates: July 25, 2013-August 03, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 15, 2013 Conference Description: 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Balkan Wars and the signing of the Treaty of Bucharest, which divided Macedonia among Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia. The conference will explore the implications the Balkan Wars and the Treaty had on Macedonians and the Macedonian identity for both domestic and regional politics, most notably, after the establishment of an independent and sovereign Republic of Macedonia.
The Annual Global Conference, organized by the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), the leading organization for Macedonians worldwide, based out of Washington, D.C., invites abstract submissions for its 4th Global Conference to be held in Skopje and Ohrid, Macedonia from 25 July to 3 August 2013. Panels are organized around the following interdisciplinary themes, with more specific topics to be listed in the next couple of weeks on the conference website at www.umdglobalconference.org: I. The Balkan Wars (1912-1913): Analysis of events and war tactics II. Treaty of Bucharest: Repercussions and residual effects in contemporary politics III. Republic of Macedonia: current affairs and challenges IV. Macedonian minorities: status of Macedonians living in other Balkan countries Abstracts must be submitted in English or Macedonian, and should contain the title of the research paper, the author(s) full name, name of the institution, department, position, city and country along with contact details i.e. email id and phone numbers. A short Curriculum Vita of the author should also be attached. Abstracts should be in 12 point Times New Roman and approximately 200-250 words. Abstracts should be e-mailed to info@umdglobalconference.org. Competitive travel scholarships are available for students both in and out of Macedonia. For eligibility and details, please e-mail info@umdglobalconference.org. Selected Papers will be published in a special edition release by the United Macedonian Diaspora and distributed to all subscribers and contributors to the organization, and libraries throughout the world. For more information about UMD, please visit www.umdiaspora.org. 29 (BSA) Bolivian Studies Association: VII Congress of the Bolivian Studies AssociationSponsor: Bolivian Studies Association Dates: July 29, 2013-August 01, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 25, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 15, 2013 Location: Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia Website: http://www.bolivianstudies.org Conference Description: The Bolivian Studies Association (BSA) Congress is an international, interdisciplinary conference which is held every two years. The VII Congress will be held in Sucre, Bolivia from July 29th to August 1st, 2013.
The BSA organizing committee invites you to present and/or organize panels in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Archeology, Architecture, Art, Biology, Film, Economics, Ethnohistory, Political Science, Comunications, Education, Gastronomy, Geography, History, Literature, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Sociology. The deadline for panel proposals is August 31, 2012 and the deadline for individual paper proposals is January 25, 2013. Panel and individual paper proposals should be sent to the BSA email: aeb.bsa@gmail.com. For further information please consult the BSA website: www.bolivianstudies.org or send an email to aeb.bsa@gmail.com 30 Common Ground Publishing: Eighth International Conference on the Interdisciplinary Social SciencesSponsor: Common Ground Publishing Dates: July 30, 2013-August 01, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 11, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 30, 2013 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Website: http://www.thesocialsciences.com/the-conference Conference Description: Join delegates from over two dozen countries representing a wide range of disciplines to discuss issues related to social sciences from international and interdisciplinary perspectives. Conference themes include: Social and Community Studies, Civic and Political Studies, Cultural Studies, Global Studies, Environmental Studies, Organizational Studies, Educational Studies, and Communications. Proposals for themed sessions, colloquia, workshops, or poster sessions are invited. Presenters have the option to submit completed papers to one of our Interdisciplinary Social Sciences collection of journals. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations include the option to submit a video presentation, and/or submission to one of the journals for peer review and possible publication, as well as subscriber access to the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Journals.
August 201301 (JIS) Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies: An International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Interfaith Dialogue: Interdisciplinary Studies: The Next 25 YearsSponsor: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies: An International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Interfaith Dialogue Dates: August 01, 2013-August 04, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 15, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 01, 2013 Location: Pasadena, California, United States Website: http://www.JIS3.org/symposium2013.htm Conference Description: The Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies celebrates its 25th anniversary of modeling interdisciplinary integration of the liberal arts with a call to explore the relevance of interdisciplinary studies for the next 25 years. In the last two decades, interdisciplinary studies have blossomed into a challenging venue for innovation in teaching and research. Remarkably, the natural sciences have turned to interdisciplinary engagement by the inner logic of discovery more than deliberate design. The National Academy of Sciences’ Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research confirmed the need for interdisciplinary approaches as the most relevant methodology for addressing major dilemmas confronting humanity in the 21st century. The National Science Foundation and the Association of American Universities also encourage interdisciplinary research. But the greatest need for interdisciplinary integration is in the social sciences and humanities, which explore complex human interactions and designs for living, including socio-psychological, economic, political, cultural, and spiritual dimensions in an increasingly interconnected world. The bourgeoning science-ethics-religion dialogue reflects a growing realization of the interdependence of all phenomena. The outstanding question, then, is: What are the most promising interdisciplinary methodologies to reinvigorate teaching and research that can inspire the quest for new knowledge, problem-solving, and syntheses across all the arts and sciences, which would enhance our understanding of the human condition in the global village? The urgency of this task is heightened by rapid scientific and technological advances which seem at times to outpace the human capacities to manage them for the common good.
IS 2013 Symposium endeavors to bring together scholars from a wide range of disciplines and denominations for an exciting international conference which takes both scholarship and faith seriously. IS 2013 is co-sponsored by IIR-ICSA-JIS in the City of the Roses--the world famous Tournament of Roses--in sunny Southern California, with many cultural and sightseeing opportunities. Conference participants must pre-register. Abstracts (250 words) due: April 15, 2013: c/o Dr. O. Gruenwald, JIS Editor, 1065 Pine Bluff Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107, USA, per e-mail (no attachments) to: info@jis3.org Include: Paper Title, First & Last Name, faculty or student, mailing address, telephone and e-mail. Fully-developed papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies XXVI 2014. Call for Papers/Registration: www.JIS3.org/symposium2013.htm 01 Proposal deadline, Harvard University: Harvard Graduate Conference in Political TheorySponsor: Harvard University Dates: October 18, 2013-October 19, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: August 01, 2013 Location: 1737 Cambridge St., Massachusetts, United States Website: http://tinyurl.com/harvardtheory Conference Description: Harvard University
Graduate Conference in Political Theory October 18–19, 2013 The Department of Government (FAS) at Harvard University will host its annual conference for graduate students in political theory and political philosophy on October 18–19, 2013. Papers on any theme or topic within political theory — from the history of political thought to contemporary normative theory — will be considered. Between six and ten papers will be accepted. Submissions are due via email in PDF form by August 1, 2013. Papers will be refereed by current Harvard graduate students, and acceptance notices will be sent by early September. Please limit each submission to 7,500 words (about 20 double-spaced pages). Essays longer than 10,000 words will not be considered. Each submission should include two PDF files: one with the paper formatted for blind review (free of personal and institutional information), and the other including a cover page with the title of the paper, an abstract (250 words max.), and your name, email address, and institutional affiliation. The keynote speaker will be Sharon Krause, Professor of Political Science at Brown University. The topic of Professor Krause’s talk will be “Plural Freedom.” Conference presentations should last no longer than 20 minutes. Each presentation will be accompanied by comments from a Harvard graduate student. Presenters will have a chance to answer questions during a general discussion period after the presentation. Food and housing will be provided by the Government Department and its graduate students. Unfortunately, Harvard will not be able to provide funds for transportation. Questions, comments, and submissions should be sent to For more information, please visit the conference website at . 01 Proposal deadline, (UNG) University of North Georgia: Utopia in the Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesSponsor: University of North Georgia Dates: February 28, 2014-March 02, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: August 01, 2013 Location: Dahlonega, Georgia, United States Website: http://blog.ung.edu/ungal-conference/?page_id=34 Conference Description: From early ideas of a perfect human condition to a more modern conception of technological or social nirvana, visions of utopia have permeated our histories. Their genesis is often in response to social and political struggle, or is a reaction to imperfect reality. They are commentaries on the aspirations of our predecessors and present dreamers for the potential that lives within us all. This interdisciplinary conference seeks to examine how human experience and culture has impacted our idea of utopia in the present, in times and places past, and in the future.
What do these visions of utopia tell us about ourselves? How have they been conceived during centuries past, and how have they changed? How has our conception of utopia propelled us and shaped our intellectual activity and creative output? How does it impact what we do today, and what we envision for the future? The idea of utopia raises interesting interpretive questions about all of the arts and humanities. These questions are investigations into the nature of humankind. They reflect our curiosity about ourselves, and about our place in the whole human enterprise. We welcome contributors from all disciplines and on a wide range of topics. Possible themes might include: • Utopia and creativity • Social utopia • Utopia and revolution • Creating the Garden of Eden • Utopia and dystopia • The price of utopia • Utopia and human rights • Utopia in human psychology • Anthropocentrism and utopia • Utopia in ecology • Utopia in the creative arts A selection of contributions to the conference will be published in a a peer-reviewed, edited volume by University of North Georgia Press. Faculty, graduate students, and independent scholars are welcome. Please submit an abstract of 200 – 300 words and a brief biography to rjohnston@northgeorgia.edu by August 1, 2013. 02 Christopher Newport University: 2nd International Conference on China’s Environmental Governance: A Global PerspectiveSponsor: Christopher Newport University Dates: August 02, 2013-August 03, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 01, 2013 Location: Newport News, VA, United States Website: https://sites.google.com/a/cnu.edu/2ndintl/ Conference Description: Christopher Newport University and Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (Beihang University) are sponsoring the second International Conference on China’s Environmental Governance, scheduled on August 2-3, 2013.
China’s environmental governance has become increasingly a concern for the world for it impacts not only on its own population but also the relationship between China and the rest of the world. The progress, challenges, and prospects of China’s environmental governance thus have significant global implications. This conference aims to draw international experts in this field to stimulate the discussion and improve our understanding of the issues for more cogent research and policy decisions in the future. We invite scholars and practitioners across disciplines to submit papers and panels following a broad range of themes related to Chinese environmental governance. For this conference, however, we particularly encourage proposals that offer a global perspective and facilitate our understanding of international relations the Chinese environment may affect. Well-researched conference papers will have the opportunity to be included in a journal special issue and/or a monograph. Paper abstract, approximately 200-400 words with a brief bio, affiliations, and contacts of the author, should be sent to the organizer: Dr. Huisheng Shou at Christopher Newport University (Huisheng_shou@hotmail.com) by May 1, 2013. Acceptance letters will be sent shortly after. More information, including the registration details, can be found in the following website: https://sites.google.com/a/cnu.edu/2ndintl/ 05 (CENS, RSIS, NTU) Center of Excellence for National Security, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore: Researching Social ResilienceSponsor: Center of Excellence for National Security, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Dates: August 05, 2013-August 06, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 14, 2013 Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore Website: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/cens/events/SRW/2013/Call_for_Papers.html Conference Description: [Call for Papers] Social Resilience Conference]
5-6 August, Singapore Researching Social Resilience The notion of resilience has recently gained much currency in narratives on how individuals, institutions, states and nations could survive and cohere in the face of crises and security challenges. This has largely been an empirically-driven development as a response to the increasing number of traditional and non-traditional security threats that have arisen in the context of larger trends in climate change, democratization and globalization. The urgency in developing resilience as a response to crises is therefore often more keenly felt by policy-makers than academics. The major concern is how social structures, organizations and relations in a multi-cultural society will cohere and recover rather than fracture irreparably in the event of shocks or crises. This division of labour is not surprising, even desirable given that it is incumbent upon policy-makers to be amongst the first responders to, if not pre-empters of, any crisis that hits the country while academics take a more measured pace in dissecting, defining, conceptualizing and operationalizing the multiple factors – trust in government institutions, social capital, race and religion, equity and equality, population and immigration – that theoretically affect social cohesion and resilience. This two-day conference invites and calls for papers on eliciting policy applications and evaluating policy outcomes from academic research on social cohesion and social resilience. The audience for this conference will include local academics and policy-makers. The papers will address these questions: What are the best practices and tools in the field – qualitative and/or quantitative – that both academics and policy-makers can use to understand and explain social cohesion and resilience? How does one measure and evaluate the efficacy of policies designed to cultivate social cohesion and resilience? What can be done to close the gaps between academic research outputs and policy outcomes? Besides Panel 1 which discusses the overarching theme of the Conference, other panels will engage with more substantive and specific issues pertaining to researching social resilience. Details of each Panel may be obtained by clicking on the following links: Panel 1 – When Theory Meets Practice: Eliciting and Evaluating Policy Outcomes from Academic Research on Social Resilience. Panel 2 – Trust in Government Institutions Panel 3 – Social Capital Panel 4 – Race and Religion Panel 5 – Inequality Panel 6 – Immigration and Citizenship Abstracts and Papers We invite submissions (in English only) from all disciplines relevant to the theme of the Conference. Please send abstracts of approximately 300-350 words in electronic form to Nadica Pavlovska (isnadica@ntu.edu.sg). All proposals should include name, contact information, institutional affiliation and a short biography of not more than 400 words. Papers should be double-spaced, Arial font size 10, between 6000-8000 words using Chicago Style format with footnotes and references. Deadlines •All abstracts should reach us by May 14th, 2013 •Selected participants will be notified by May 31st, 2013 •Final submission of papers is expected by July 29th, 2013 Travel grants may be available for overseas participants. 06 (ABRM, JBRMR, IJBED) Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED): IACP-2013 (Paris-France): International Academic Conference in ParisSponsor: Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), The Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR) and International Journal of Business and Economic Development (IJBED) Dates: August 06, 2013-August 07, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 06, 2013 Registration Deadline: July 06, 2013 Website: http://www.abrmr.com/conference_detail.php?id=99 Conference Description: Many experts have predicted the end of US dominance of world markets following the current business cycle. Needless to say, this will have strategic significance for the businesses at large as well as for those responsible for country management. The basic objective of the conference would then be to expose the participants to the challenges that lie ahead as a result of the shift in the purchasing power of countries in the east and the west. This could best be achieved by bringing together experts from various fields-academics and professionals- to discuss and evaluate the options opening up on a common platform namely, the conference proposed. It is expected that at the end of this exercise, the participants would be in a position to develop actionable strategies to put their organisations on a higher gradient of growth.
To elucidate an issue that is becoming ever more important as global economies become intertwined. To learn more of the key concepts and frameworks from all disciplines regarding wide range of contemporary issues in business and management. To consider the pedagogy for teaching the issue of business & management, including recommendations about topics, syllabi and course materials. To meet, mingle and network with professionals and colleagues from all over the world. 12 (ICD) Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders Recent trends in European and Latin American Social-Politics: The Left and Right on both sides of the Atlantic - what it means?Sponsor: Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Dates: August 12, 2013-August 16, 2013 Location: Berlin, Germany Website: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_emla Conference Description: Seminar Agenda
Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMLA) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring and supporting European Latin American Relations. Participants join the forum by taking part in an EMLA Weeklong Seminar, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organize their own activity in the field. ICD Weeklong Seminars are targeted at students and young professionals with an active interest in Latin America. About CDA Weeklong Seminars Weeklong Seminars are held every 4-6 months and consist of 4-5 day programs of lectures, seminars, and workshops, together with cultural and social activities. The Seminars aim to give the participants an insight into key perspectives on European- Latin American relations, and to introduce them to a network of like-minded individuals. Speakers during the seminars include individuals from the fields of politics, diplomacy, academia, culture & the arts, civil society, and the private sector. Once individuals have taken part in an EMLA Weeklong Seminar and joined the forum, they become part of the ICD’s network, which facilitates communication between like-minded individuals across the world. Seminar Participants Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMLA) is open to all individuals with an interest with exploring and strengthening relationships within Europe and Latin America as well as the relationships between Latin America and the rest of the world. Seminar Speakers The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. Certificate of attendance All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be authorized by members of the ICD’s Advisory Board. To apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars For more information please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_emla 15 Proposal deadline, (PNWPSA) Pacific Northwest Political Science Association: Pacific Northwest Political Science Association annual meetingSponsor: Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Dates: October 17, 2013-October 19, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: August 15, 2013 Registration Deadline: September 23, 2013 Location: 655 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, Canada Website: http://foley.wsu.edu/pnwpsa/meeting.asp Conference Description: CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION
2013 Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting Vancouver, British Columbia. We invite submissions for paper presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions, as well as requests to serve as panel chairs or discussants from political science faculty and faculty from related disciplines. We also welcome paper proposals from advanced graduate students. See website for details. All proposals should be received by August 15th. 16 Proposal deadline, (SPSA) Southern Political Science Association: SPSA Annual MeetingSponsor: Southern Political Science Association Dates: January 09, 2014-January 11, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: August 16, 2013 Registration Deadline: December 09, 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA, United States Website: http://www.spsa.net/ Conference Description: The SPSA Annual Meeting is open to all political science scholars. Members present their papers on all aspects of the field, network and discuss their research. Various travel grants and awards are available.
20 (NZCCRC) New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre: China's Global Course: The Political Economy of China Going GlobalSponsor: New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre Dates: August 20, 2013-August 21, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 31, 2013 Location: Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Website: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/chinaresearchcentre/ Conference Description: This year the Wellington Conference on Contemporary China brings international scholars together for a two-day international conference to examine the trends and emerging pattern of China’s international trade, investment, and activities in other international economic sectors, analyse and explain how these trends and patterns shape global and regional economic order, and assess what medium and long term impact they have on the national economy, politics and policy of individual countries.
Scholars have paid great attention to how China has changed in the process of global economic integration and participation in the institutions of global economic governance. However, less attention has centred on China’s economic impact abroad and too little is understood of how a globally significant Chinese economy influences the economy, politics, society, and policy of countries around the world. Given the size and scale of Chinese economic growth and the rapidly growing global economic presence of China, developing robust analytical frameworks to measure Chinese impact abroad is crucial if we are to understand current and future developments in the world economy, the interaction between Chinese international economic activities, and the reception and response of the global economic system in general and that of host/impacted countries in particular. This conference invites scholars and policy analysts to examine and explain the trends and patterns of Chinese international economic activities, analyse and measure crucial aspects of China’s impact on the world economy at the global and national levels, and assess the analytical tools we have to understand global economic developments brought about by the growth of the Chinese economy. The Conference welcomes papers on the following themes: (1) The changing patterns of China’s trade with the world: How is China integrated into the global trading order? What impact is this having on trade flows, industrial structure and economic governance at the global, regional and national levels? (2) Chinese investment abroad. What are the motivations, interests and driving forces of China’s growing direct international investment? How is this reflecting the changing patterns of China’s international economic activities? How does this impact the world economic system differently? (3) The domestic basis of China’s international economic activities. How does structural balancing and shifts in growth and development strategy (zhuan fangshi, tiao jieguo) affect the structure and directions of China’s international economic activities? How do changes in China’s domestic production and consumption impact global growth? (4) Analysis and measurement of the impact. How do existing theories and analytical frameworks explain global developments brought about by the growth of the Chinese economy? What are the processes, institutions and mechanisms through which China’s international economic activities impact the world economy at the global, regional and national level and how do we analyse and measure them? The organizing committee invites participants to submit abstracts of up to 150 words before April 30, 2013 to Professor Xiaoming Huang (xiaoming.huang@vuw.ac.nz), chair of the organizing committee, and Dr Jason Young (jason.young@vuw.ac.nz), programme coordinator at the NZCCRC. Selected papers will be published by an international publisher after the completion of the conference. 26 (AMECIP) Mexican Political Science Association: 1st International Conference of the Mexican Political Science Association (AMECIP)Sponsor: Mexican Political Science Association Dates: August 26, 2013-August 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: July 01, 2013 Location: Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico Website: http://www.amecip.org.mx Conference Description: This is the first international conference organized by the Mexican Political Science Association (AMECIP), which is aimed at encouraging scholars across the globe in order to present their research not only on Latin American Studies, from a broad perspective, but also on global and other regional topics (for example, from North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania), on political theory, comparative politics, political parties, electoral systems, international relations, political behavior, comparative constitutional law, civil society and social capital, public administration, political thought, accountability and transparency, judicial review, politics and religion, legislative studies, political history, security studies, gender studies, political culture, democracy and elections, and any other topic related to the study of power in any social, temporal and spatial human context.
27 (ISPP) International Society for Political Psychology: Gender and Political Psychology Research WorkshopSponsor: International Society for Political Psychology Dates: August 27, 2013-August 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 01, 2013 Location: Naperville, IL, United States Website: None provided Conference Description: Conference Focus and Goals:
The overarching purpose of this workshop is to form a network of political scientists and psychologists who are employing new research approaches and techniques to the study of gender with emphasis on intersectionality. To this end, we invite papers that advance a broader understanding of how gender and other social identities (i.e., race, class, parental status, sexuality) operate in the political sphere. Conference Highlights: • Intimate atmosphere to create high-quality mentoring connections (workshop will be limited to 25-30 participants) • Structured mentoring groups composed of a mix of junior and senior scholars • Formal review of papers that are presented and ample time for discussion • Potential publication outlets for papers (e.g., special issue or edited volume) • Group dinner provided on August 27 • Conference immediately precedes the American Political Science Association Conference to be held in Chicago Submission Process and Timeline: To apply for the conference, all scholars must submit 1) a current CV and 2) a one-page statement describing how they will help achieve the goals of the conference and foster collaborative relationships with other participants. Applicants who wish to propose a paper must also submit 3) a one-page summary of the paper’s theory, methods, and findings. Scholars should anticipate that at the time of the conference, the paper will be close to publication-ready. Not all scholars need to propose a paper; scholars can also be admitted to the conference as a reviewer and/or mentor. We aim to accept a mix of junior and senior scholars. Submissions are due April 15, 2013 and applicants will be notified of their status in May. Conference Location: NIU-Naperville Conference Center, 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL Contact: Email gdeason@uwlax.edu with questions or to submit an application. Conference Organizers: Grace Deason, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (gdeason@uwlax.edu) and Rebecca J. Hannagan, Northern Illinois University (rhannaga@niu.edu) 28 (BPG) The British Politics Group (a related group of APSA): Fragmented Democracy: Politics, Policy and Governance in a Divided AgeSponsor: The British Politics Group (a related group of APSA) Dates: August 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: January 15, 2013 Registration Deadline: June 01, 2013 Location: Chicago, IL, United States Website: http://www.britishpoliticsgroup.org/conferences.html Conference Description: The United Kingdom and other democracies are experiencing an unprecedented wave of experimentation in politics, with new initiatives that in many cases challenge longstanding traditions of centralized policymaking. The ’fragmentation’ of democracy has taken many forms: territorial, institutional, ideological and administrative. Fragmentation has the potential to empower new constituencies and new political alliances, to stimulate creative responses to complex political challenges, to recast the relationship between domestic and international politics, and to unsettle democratic norms and conventions.
What are the consequences of newly fragmented forms of democracy on policymaking, policy outputs, and administration? Which political communities have been privileged or marginalized by specific decisions to decentralize politics? How have the constraints engendered by the on-going economic crisis influenced fragmented democracy? How might fragmented democracy complicate issues of accountability and representation, particularly in an era when many policy issues are increasingly transnational or global in nature? The British Politics Group is organizing a one-day special conference to explore these issues, in addition to our regular APSA panels. We welcome proposals for full panels and for individual papers: while we seek panels with a comparative focus, individual papers need not be explicitly comparative. Possible topics include: • Comparative approaches to coalition government • Ideological distance, change, and new political cleavages • A new role for the public? Policymaking by referendum and public petition • Foreign policy under divided government • Territorial reorganization, devolution and decentralization • Intergovernmental relations: is the UK sui generis? • The involvement of the private sector in policy delivery • The regulatory environment and divided government The American Politics Group (Political Studies Association - UK) and the Eccles Centre for American Studies (British Library) will be organizing three panel sessions within the BPG conference around the theme, ’Politics, Policy and the American State in a Divided Age,’ surveying issues such as healthcare, immigration and the economy. For further information contact Edward Ashbee (ea.dbp@cbs.dk) or Alex Waddan (aw148@leicester.ac.uk ). Proposals will be reviewed starting on January 15, 2013; notifications of acceptance will be sent out by late March 2013. Please submit proposals electronically to Janet Laible, BPG Program Organizer, jml6@lehigh.edu. Please include contact information for all per presenters and panel participants in your proposals. 28 The APSA Organized Section on Elections, Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (EPOVB) and the Electoral Integrity Project (University of Sydney and Harvard University): Emerging Challenges of Electoral IntegritySponsor: The APSA Organized Section on Elections, Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (EPOVB) and the Electoral Integrity Project (University of Sydney and Harvard University) Dates: August 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 01, 2013 Location: Chicago, IL, United States Website: http://www.electoralintegrityproject.com/ Conference Description: Aims: This one-day workshop seeks to review cutting-edge research on electoral integrity, to strengthen networks among younger scholars, and to identify challenges and opportunities for research and teaching in this emerging sub-field.
Synopsis: A rapidly-growing body of research by scholars and applied policy analysts is beginning to explore three core questions: when do elections meet international standards of electoral integrity? When do they fail to do so? And what can be done to mitigate these problems? The evolving sub-field studying these issues, cutting across these conventional disciplinary boundaries, is characterized by its problem-oriented focus, global comparative framework, and use of pluralistic methods and analytical techniques. This includes research on problems of electoral integrity in the United States and other long established democracies, as well as in other regimes worldwide. Paper proposals: These would be welcome on any of the following topics. (i) Comparative institutions (focusing on electoral integrity in hybrid regimes and electoral processes of democratization); (ii) Public sector management (analyzing problems of electoral maladministration within the United States and other long-established democracies, including issues of campaign finance, convenience voting, and voter registration); (iii) Political culture (examining whether citizens’ confidence in electoral procedures affects public opinion and voting behavior); and (iv) Peace and conflict (determining the triggers of electoral violence). 30 Proposal deadline, (WB) World Bank Competitive Industries Global Practice: Making Growth Happen: Implementing Policies for Competitive IndustriesSponsor: World Bank Competitive Industries Global Practice Dates: October 16, 2013-October 17, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: August 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: None provided Conference Description: In October 2013, the World Bank through its Competitive Industries (CI) Global Practice is organizing a high-level conference on ’Making Growth Happen: Implementing Policies for Competitive Industries’. This will follow the occasion of the IMF-World Bank 2013 Annual Meetings (October 11-13, 2013), and take place on October 16-17, 2013.
The goal is to consolidate the state of the art in knowledge about structural transformation for growth, both from research and from praxis; to disseminate this among officials and practitioners, particularly those working on relevant World Bank projects; and to seed new directions for future research and knowledge creation in the field. Call for Papers Submissions are invited in order to make available to World Bank staff, government counterparts and our international partners, comprehensive literature that would set the grounds for policy discussions on the topic of the implementation of structural transformation. Selected papers will be discussed at the Conference, which will be attended by senior clients and thought leaders. We welcome papers in the following themes: • Results of quantitative evaluations of specific policy reforms aimed at increasing competitiveness, implemented in developing and emerging economies. • Thick case studies employing robust qualitative research methodologies on such policies (successes or failures), focusing on links between the policy design and local political economy. • Structured comparisons of implementation successes and failures for specific policies, especially industry-specific policies. • Elucidations of potential design methodologies for improving the success rate of policies and investments. • Examinations of institutional forms of rapid experimentation and policy learning. • Other studies surfacing tacit knowledge about implementation or fitting it within patterns that provide new insights into success and failure. Submission of papers Only one submission per person/team is accepted. Contributions by multiple authors will be accepted and are encouraged. Please submit your paper/abstract by email before August 30, 2013 at competitiveindustries@worldbank.org. The proposal should include the title of the paper, author(s), affiliation, and contact information, and should address the main question(s) to be examined, relevant literature, unique contribution to the literature, and methodology to be employed. The selection committee will evaluate all proposals in terms of originality, analytical rigor, and policy relevance. Detailed abstracts will also be considered, but full papers, in particular empirical ones, will strongly be favored. Selected papers may be considered to be featured in three tiers: 1. Paper to be uploaded onto World Bank websites 2. Paper to be included in the Special Issue World Bank publication as a policy note/working paper 3. Paper to be presented and discussed in a day of seminars, following the conference The selection committee will review all papers and make a decision by September 30. Selection Committee Shantayanan Devarajan, Chief Economist, Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank Mary C. Hallward-Driemeier, Lead Economist, Development Policy Department, World Bank Martin Rama, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank Vijaya Ramachandran, Senior Fellow, Center for Global Development Chair: Ivan Rossignol, Head, Competitive Industries & Innovation Program, World Bank We look forward to receiving your submissions. 31 Proposal deadline, Princeton University: Political Economy of International Organizations (PEIO)Sponsor: Princeton University Dates: January 16, 2014-January 18, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: August 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 15, 2013 Location: Princeton University, United States Website: http://www.peio.me/ Conference Description: 7th Annual Conference on the
Political Economy of International Organizations Submissions are invited for the seventh annual conference on the political economy of international organizations, to be held at Princeton University, USA, on January 16-18, 2014. The conference brings together economists and political scientists to address political-economy issues related to international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the European Union, and also other international organizations that have as yet received less attention in the academic literature. Submission of Papers Both empirical and theoretical papers will be considered. Please submit full papers to conference@peio.me. The deadline for submission is 31 August, 2013. Decisions will be made by 30 September, 2013. The number of participants will be limited to about 70, which allows for in-depth discussion of each paper. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the entire conference. There is no registration or conference fee. Travel and accommodation are at the expense of participants. Conference Website: http://www.peio.me/ Program committee Bernauer, Thomas (ETH Zurich, CIS) Broz, Lawrence (University of California, San Diego) Davis, Christina (Princeton University) Dreher, Axel (Heidelberg University) Hug, Simon (University of Geneva) Kilby, Christopher (Villanova University) Knack, Stephen (World Bank) Michaelowa, Katharina (University of Zurich, CIS) Milner, Helen (Princeton University) Stone, Randall (University of Rochester) Tierney, Michael (College of William and Mary) Vreeland, James (Georgetown University) Werker, Eric (Harvard Business School) September 201301 (IPD) Institute for Peace & Dialogue: International Summer Academy on Peacebuilding & Intercultural DialogueSponsor: Institute for Peace & Dialogue Dates: September 01, 2013-September 11, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 25, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 25, 2013 Location: Apostelgasse 17, Vienna, Austria Website: http://www.ipdinstitute.at Conference Description: Dear friends,
I am glad to announce our next International Summer Academy on Peacebuilding & Intercultural Dialogue by Institute for Peace and Dialogue, IPD which will take place in Vienna, Austria during the 1-11 September. The participation fee is €1550 and this fee includes: If you wish to get academic knowledge by experienced experts and spend fruitful summer time in Vienna then fill the attached application form and back to me via email with CV, Passport Page (only photo page) to fhuseynli@ipdinstitute.at or faxrinuratga@yahoo.com till the 25 May 2013. When you send your application Please, name the filled documents as “NAME” “SURNAME” “COUNTRY” SUPPORT US We all know that organising of such kind of international training programs are quite expensive, so to help in this matter we invite state organs, foundations, Think Tank Institutes, Universities, embassies, companies, business leaders, individual and philanthropies to work together and invest capital to the institutional development of academic peace education and sponsorship for covering participation expenses of young people from the all around developing world countries. SCHOLARSHIP We strongly work on how we can fully or partially fund potential participants expenses from Non-OECD countries but this kind of hard works depends from philanthropic donations, grants and financial aid. On the same time we recommend you to apply for financial opportunities from your government, scholarship programs and sending institutions, if possible. A scholarship will reduce the program fee partially. The sum is set individually, since it depends to the individual application and the available funds which vary yearly. International travel expenses and other related costs (visa & insurance) are not included in the scholarship. I am here for your questions with great pleasure and for more information please visit our web page http://www.ipdinstitute.at/International-Summer-Academy/ We giving our thanks in advance if you help us to share this great initiative among your groups, networks, blocs, study place and colleagues Kind regards, Fakhrinur HUSEYNLI Director of Institute for Peace & Dialogue, IDP Address: Austria, 1030-Wien, Apostelgasse 17/20 E-mail: fhuseynli@ipdinstitute.at hfaxrinuratga@yahoo.com www.ipdinstitute.at 01 Proposal deadline, Making Electoral Democracy Work; the Electoral Integrity Project; IPSA Research Section on Elections, Citizens and Parties: Citizens, Parties, and Electoral ContextsSponsor: Making Electoral Democracy Work; the Electoral Integrity Project; IPSA Research Section on Elections, Citizens and Parties Dates: July 18, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: September 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 01, 2014 Location: Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Quebec, Canada Website: http://www.electoralintegrityproject.com Conference Description: Synopsis: The study of how citizens and parties act within different electoral contexts is a rapidly growing focus of comparative research. The Making Electoral Democracy Work (MEDW) project aims to examine how the rules of the game (especially the electoral system) and the electoral context (especially the competitiveness and salience of an election) influence the dynamic and reciprocal relationship between voters and parties in several long-established democratic states (Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland). The Electoral Integrity Project widens the perspective still further, by examining how the quality of any contest and common malpractices affect citizens and elites in national elections in countries worldwide. This workshop welcomes paper proposals using multiple methods and approaches which seek to tackle several related questions:
• What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on citizen’s participation, especially voting turnout and campaign activism? • What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on political representation, especially the accountability of elected officials to citizens? • What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on party choice and voting behavior? • What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on the behavior of political parties? Paper proposals should include the name(s) and institutional affiliation(s) of authors, the title and a short (100 word) synopsis. Proposals should be submitted online by the deadline of 1 September 2013 via www.electoralintegrity.com. Queries may be sent to electoralintegrity@gmail.com. Those selected will be notified of their inclusion in the program by 1 October 2013. There is no registration fee and participants will be offered refreshments and a buffet lunch. There will also be an evening cocktail reception, with a dinner reserved for paper-givers. A limited number of travel awards will be given to graduate students, women and colleagues from developing countries to offset the costs of travel. 04 (MANCEPT) Manchester Centre for Political Theory: Slavery and EmancipationSponsor: Manchester Centre for Political Theory Dates: September 04, 2013-September 06, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: August 01, 2013 Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Website: http://www.academia.edu/3043991/CALL_FOR_PAPERS_Slavery_and_Emancipation_MANCEPT_2013_ Conference Description: Call For Papers: Slavery and Emancipation goo.gl/Ha4Cj
Wednesday 4th September – Friday 6th September 2013 MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory goo.gl/E58yS Historically, the institution of slavery was the focus of a great deal of philosophical research. Aristotle, Kant, Hegel, Mill, Wollstonecraft, Bentham, Locke, Rousseau, Paine, Wilberforce, Grotius, Pufendorf, Nietzsche, Marx, and many others, considered such topics as the definition of slavery, the rightness or wrongness of slavery, which sorts of people could or should be enslaved, and whether (and if so, when) they should be emancipated. In recent years, by contrast, philosophers have shown little interest in slavery. Yet they have nonetheless produced a plethora of work on related topics, such as freedom and equality. This is not because slavery is no longer with us; indeed, according to some accounts there are more slaves now than at any other time in history. Given that 2013 marks the 175th anniversary of the final emancipation of all enslaved persons in the British Empire, this seems an appropriate time to renew our philosophical focus on slavery and on those who enslave and are enslaved. Possible topics to be addressed include, but are not restricted to: —What is slavery? How is slavery different from other forms of unfreedom/inequality/labour etc? —What was mistaken about historical arguments for slavery? —How do we best explain the wrongness of slavery? Why were the actions of slave owners, slave traders, or those involved in the initial enslavement, wrong? —Do people not involved in slavery have obligations to oppose slavery? —Are slaves obliged to resist their own enslavement? —Can a person consent to be a slave? —What is the relationship between slavery and sexism/racism/ableism/heteronormativity etc? —What do slave narratives tell us about the nature or wrongness of slavery or about the rightness of emancipation? —What is emancipation? —Who can emancipate whom, when, and from what? —Is emancipation all that is owed to slaves? Does the legacy of slavery and emancipation require further action? We welcome expressions of interest from graduate students, from junior researchers, and from established scholars. If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please submit, to both convenors, an abstract of 500-1000 words (or a complete paper), by Friday 31st May 2013. We will expect a full version of your paper on Emancipation Day, Thursday 1st August 2013. We hope this will give participants the opportunity to read the papers in advance and to give and receive more detailed feedback during the workshop. Convenors: Nathaniel Adam Tobias Coleman, natcole@umich.edu Simon Roberts-Thomson, serobertsthomson@gmail.com 04 MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory: The Politics of Agonism (MANCEPT Workshop)Sponsor: MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory Dates: September 04, 2013-September 06, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 15, 2013 Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Website: http://thepoliticsofagonism.wordpress.com/ Conference Description: The agonist tradition has introduced to political thought an account of politics that focuses on the integral role of power and conflict in democratic politics. But the tradition seems to be insufficiently aware of its conceptual and normative underpinnings. This is especially true for the concepts of power and conflict which lie at the heart of agonist accounts of politics. Despite stressing the importance of context to determining the norms which govern societies, agonists maintain a commitment to certain strong normative assumptions, such as the idea of mutually respectful behaviour of political agents and the desirability of perpetual contestation. Agonists also have very particular expectations for the goals which political engagement ought to achieve: They tread an unclear line between modifying existing liberal institutions and replacing them wholesale with socialist alternatives, which has led to an impasse in agonist thinking about concrete solutions to current political problems.
The workshop convenors invite contributions from multiple perspectives and approaches that critically engage with agonistic political theory, and specifically encourage submissions which address the following topics: (1) historical origins of agonism and antagonism, (2) conceptual critique and contemporary developments of agonism, and applications to (3) democratic institutions and (4) political economy. With regard to THEORY, the workshop invites papers that look at agonism’s conceptual and normative underpinnings, specifically the underlying concepts of conflict, power, and the political. In addition to this conceptual critique, the workshop aims at engaging with appropriations of historical concepts by contemporary agonism. Possible themes include: - Agonistic concepts of the political, and assumptions about the relation between contest and hostility; - Normative assumptions about the purpose of political engagement, and its regulation in society; - Agonistic critiques of liberalism; - Historical manifestations of agon; With regard to PRAXIS, the workshop invites contributions that engage with the agonistic theory of political institutions and the economic implications of agonism. As for political institutions, the focus is on how agonistic visions of radical democracy contrast with theories of deliberative democracy that equally stress the importance of participation and discursive contestation, and how agonistic goals such as enhanced inclusion play out in practice. As for the economic implications of agonism, the workshop aims at returning to the anti-capitalist leanings of its origin in critical theory in order to explore how agonistic political theory could better engage with the power implications of wealth inequalities, and the institutional means of redressing them. In this context, the workshop invites contributions that respond to problems such as: - Assumptions regarding the loci of difference-resolution in society / implicationsfor political institutions; - The need for conclusive decision-making in light of urgent political problems and the apparent shortcomings of agonistic theory in this regard; - Agonistic alternatives to the prevailing hegemony in the international political economy and their implications for public policy formulation; - The apparent failure of agonistic theory to account for issues of redistribution/attempts to reconcile the latter with an agonistic politics of recognition; Please e-mail an anonymized abstract (up to 500 words)to thepoliticsofagonism@gmail.com by 15June 2013. 12 (SISP) Italian Political Science Association: Challenges to the Current World OrderSponsor: Italian Political Science Association Dates: September 12, 2013-September 14, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 01, 2013 Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy Website: http://www.sisp.it/convegno/2013 Conference Description: While in the 1990s the West-centred world order, the declared primacy of the liberal democracy, and the international leadership of the United States of America (US) appeared virtually unchallenged, in the last years a growing number of challenges have been emerging. This section has the objective of unveiling these challenges, which are understood as a diversified set of factors that may either exogenously or endogenously defy the primacy of the West-centred world order. Recently, the so-called rising powers and non-state actors have been seen by pundits and policy-makers as potentially challenging the foundations of the current world order. In particular, the emergence of alternative and competing models have allegedly challenged the status quo of liberal democracy as a universal value, the current economic system, and the international institutions, with the latter often seen as representing the interests of the West. In addition, such phenomena as transnational crime with its different domains of operation may undermine political, social, and economic basis of the world order. However, the challenges to the world order may not necessarily be actor-driven, e.g. regimes alternative to democracy, but can also comprise factors and processes that may occur without specific inducement. Those challenges inter alia are failed states, areas of limited statehood, or information technologies, and the latter may be used as a tool to compromise international security.
The overarching objective of this section is not only to map the challenges to the current world order but also to understand the destructive potential of these challenges. In addition, in an attempt to better define the interconnectedness of the current world order and Western leadership, this section aims to understand whether some of these challenges may be destructive for the world order per se or only for US (and to lesser extent European) leadership. Thus, the section welcomes panels and papers employing both qualitative and quantitative methods of research and without geographic limitations on the possible challenges including but not limited to: regimes alternative to democracy; rising powers; transnational crime; failed states and areas of limited statehood; militant fundamentalism; information technologies (cyber wars). In the case of panel proposals indication of up to five papers is encouraged, however, not required at this stage. Please send your panel proposals by 1 March 2013 to section chairs at nelli.babayan@fu-berlin.de and stefano.braghiroli@ut.ee Should you need more information please do not hesitate to contact section chairs. A separate deadline will be announced for paper proposals once panels are selected, however, should you already have a paper proposal you are welcome to send it to section chairs in advance. 12 (SNSPA) National School of Political Studies, Bucharest: Industrial Relations in Europe Conference - IREC 2013Sponsor: National School of Political Studies, Bucharest Dates: September 12, 2013-September 14, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: December 28, 2012 Registration Deadline: June 30, 2013 Location: Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Website: http://irec2013.politice.ro Conference Description: The economic and financial crisis has presented major challenges for governments, trade unions, employers, banks, and last but not least, for regular citizens. European anti-crisis policies are based on a variety of principles that differ in the Southern EU member states, the Nordic Countries, the British isles, the German states or the former communist countries. The policies have had various effectiveness on fighting unemployment, public and budget deficit, inflation, social risks and inequalities. The cuts in social expenditures have triggered social movements in many EU member states, and critiques from social actors.
Several questions arise from the current fluid context of European labour relations: How do European unions approach the new social risks? What is the extent of the labour market fragmentation in EU? Do the political conflicts, concerning the welfare state, institutional and economic reforms, involve trade unions and firms? In what degree have European trade unions been affected by the economic crisis? Did the East and Central European countries produce labour relations’ models different from other EU countries? How do we measure the new developments in labour relations? These questions, as well as other important questions that fit the workshops indicated below, will be addressed at the 2013 Industrial Relations in Europe Conference. IREC 2013 welcomes theoretical and empirical paper proposals that offer analyses of the stances of social actors concerning the economic decisions in the EU, the interaction at the national level, between unions, firms, government and political parties, as well as on the various models of European tackling of mobility and flexibility of labour markets, the relations between union and employers membership, leadership, the values attitudes and interests of individuals, last but not least, the analysis of East Central European models of labour relations and capitalist development. Comparative perspectives and case studies, multilevel analysis of labour relations (structural, institutional and individual levels) in Europe, are encouraged. The papers will be selected through a peer-review process. The conference will host lectures by the following keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Richard Hyman – Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics Prof. Dr. Jelle Visser – University of Amsterdam Dr. Jon Erik Dølvik – FAFO-Institute of Labour Studies, Oslo Prof. Dr. Dorothee Bohle – Central European University, Budapest Workshops: Workshop 1 (day 1): Labour relations and economic decisions in EU: one Europe, many models Workshop 2 (day 1): Labour relations and state institutions: unions, employers, governments and political parties Workshop 3 (day 2): Labour relations and the individuals: membership, leadership, values, attitudes and interests. Perspectives on research design methodologies. Workshop 4 (day 2): Social movements and labour relations in EU Workshop 5 (day 2): Labour relations in East-Central Europe: integrating new models Workshop 6 (day 3): Romanian labour relations at the crossroads: regulations, institutions, path dependence 20 Proposal deadline, (MiPSA) Michigan Political Science Association: 2013 Michigan Political Science Association Annual MeetingSponsor: Michigan Political Science Association Dates: October 17, 2013-October 18, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: September 20, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 11, 2013 Location: Alma, MI, United States Website: http://www.apsanet.org/~michigan/ Conference Description: Michigan Political Science Association (MiPSA) is pleased to host our 44th Annual Meeting at Alma College October 17-18, 2013. This conference annually hosts speakers and panels on the latest issues in Political Science, Michigan Politics and relevant topics. Professors and students of Political Science and related disciplines are invited to submit papers, organize panels and participate.
25 (UDP) Universidad Diego Portales: Hannah Arendt’s “On Revolution” after 50 yearsSponsor: Universidad Diego Portales Dates: September 25, 2013-September 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 28, 2013 Location: Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Website: None provided Conference Description: In March 1963, The Viking Press published Hannah Arendt’s book “On Revolution”. Since then, the book has provoked a significant amount of controversy, yet at the same time it has been relatively neglected compared to Arendt’s other major works. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its publication, the present conference seeks to explore the legacy of “On Revolution”, assessing its relevance for contemporary social and political thought. We invite proposals for presentations that engage with the historical analyses, theoretical positions, and political conclusions of Arendt’s book. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Revolutionary experiences and traditions - New beginning, foundation, event: Moments of extraordinary politics - Relations and tensions between the political and the social - Self-government, radical democracy, and the council system - Sovereignty, law, and constituent power We welcome submissions of both complete papers and extended abstracts of around 500 words. They may be in English or in Spanish and must be prepared for blind review. They should be sent to coloquio_onrevolution@mail.udp.cl. The deadline is June 28, 2013. Notices of acceptance will be sent by July 15, 2013. Keynote speakers: Jean Cohen (Columbia University) Robert Fine (Warwick University) The conference is hosted by the Instituto de Humanidades and the Facultad de Ciencias Sociales e Historia of the Universidad Diego Portales. For additional information, please contact the organizers, Rodrigo Cordero Vega and Wolfhart Totschnig, at the email address above. 27 (UNSW Law) University of New South Wales Law School Sydney, Australia, and Fondazione Lelio e Lisli Basso ISSOCO, Rome, Italy: Expert Seminar on Peoples' Tribunals and International LawSponsor: University of New South Wales Law School Sydney, Australia, and Fondazione Lelio e Lisli Basso ISSOCO, Rome, Italy Dates: September 27, 2013-September 28, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 11, 2013 Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy Website: http://www.ahrcentre.org/topics/peoples%E2%80%99-tribunals-and-international-law Conference Description: CALL FOR PAPERS
Since the 1960s there have been dozens of “peoples’ tribunals”, “citizens’ tribunals” or similar commissions of inquiry established outside formal State and international structures. Many have sought to apply accepted norms of international law and quasi-judicial procedures, even though their judgments and verdicts have no formal status. These include the Russell Tribunals of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the many proceedings convened by the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal since its founding in 1979, the First and Second International Water Tribunal, the Latin American Water Tribunal, the Tokyo International Women’s Tribunal, and the World Tribunal on Iraq. The seminar will be held on 27-28 September 2013 in Rome. The seminar will bring together 10-12 scholars or other experts from different disciplines to examine a number of general themes about the nature and impact of peoples’ tribunals over the last half century, and to critically examine the operation of a number of specific tribunals. Papers are invited from scholars working in any relevant discipline, including law, political science, history, anthropology, sociology and other disciplines. Paper proposals should address a specific theme or a particular tribunal. Ideally papers would addresses issues such as: • theoretical framework(s) for understanding the origins, functions and impact of peoples’ tribunals • if a specific case study of a tribunal is proposed: the origins of the tribunal being examined and its relationship to campaigns of advocacy around the issues being addressed by the tribunal, the structure and organisation of the tribunal, the nature of the claim, procedural matters including the gathering and quality of evidence, the extent to which the tribunal draws on existing international law, expands its scope or otherwise contributes to its development, andthe impact(s) of the tribunal proceedings • tensions between tribunals as political events and as legal events • the future of international peoples’ tribunals • who ‘owns’ international law? • other relevant issues. Those interested in submitting abstracts should submit a one-page proposal for a paper, together with a brief curriculum vitae listing publications or details of other relevant work, to Andrew.Byrnes@unsw.edu.au and g.simm@unsw.edu.au by no later than 11 March 2013. Successful participants will be notified by the end of March 2013. There may be funding available to support travel to the conference. Draft papers of 6,000-8,000 words are due by 15 July 2013 to enable circulation to other participants so that they can provide useful commentary on each other’s work. Final revised papers will be due on 30 October 2013. The aim is to publish an edited volume in English with a leading academic press. Papers will be subjected to anonymous peer review and the best papers selected for inclusion in the edited volume. The primary working language of the workshop and the language of the edited volume will be English (its contents will also include papers translated from other languages as well as papers written in English). The Fondazione Lelio e Lisli Basso ISSOCO may also publish a book of the proceedings of the conference which may include papers in languages other than English. 27 (IAPSS) International Association for Political Science Students: "Challenges to the Global Political Economy"Sponsor: International Association for Political Science Students Dates: September 27, 2013-October 01, 2013 Location: Podgorica, Podgorica, Montenegro Website: http://www.iapss.org Conference Description: 6th IAPSS Academic Conference on ’Challenges to the Global Political Economy’ offering a high quality academic program to students of political science from around the globe.
30 Center for Mediterranean Studies: Future of the Mediterranean - Mediterranean FuturesSponsor: Center for Mediterranean Studies Dates: September 30, 2013-October 02, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: December 15, 2012 Location: Bochum, NRW, Germany Website: None provided Conference Description: Call for Papers: ’Future of the Mediterranean - Mediterranean Futures’ (Bochum / Germany)
International Conference 30.09. - 02.10.2013, Bochum, Germany The future is terra incognita which can provide the surface onto which we project our dreams and yearnings or our nightmares. Today the Mediterranean region is commonly associated with conflict and crisis: the Middle East conflict has continued to smoulder for decades, the economic crisis has shaken countries on the northern and southern shores to their foundations, while responses to pressing environmental issues and dwindling resources have yet to be found. Despite all this, the upheaval in the countries of the Arab world shows that the dream of a better life can still move people to turn against existing power structures and stakeholders or even lead to rebellion. Thus the vision of a better future has become a resource which is driving societal, political and social changes in spite of all resistance. Political, social, economic or cultural transformations provide a forum for a variety of notions of what constitutes ’progress’ or ’modern’. The future becomes a contested and controversial resource and may be construed according to religious beliefs, social class or prevailing perception of history, may be romanticised or may be discarded completely as a concept: Thus depictions of the future are always statements on a society’s ’reality’. The Center for Mediterranean Studies is now seeking contributors from all disciplines, who would be prepared to present their work or research results at the conference in one of the categories listed below. Thus the center is looking for contributions which deal with historical and current visions of the future, from the oracle of Delphi to modern rating agencies. Furthermore the center wishes to examine the stakeholders and the structures which define, influence or manipulate visions of the future and the changes in and dynamics of local visions of the future, which contrast with those visions of nations, superpowers and dynasties. If you are interested in contributing please send your details by e-mail to Meike.Meerpohl@ruhr-uni-bochum.de by the 15.12.2012. Pleaseenclose a synopsis in English (approximately 300 words) for a lecture of 20 minutes duration and a short CV. October 201301 Proposal deadline, University of Brighton: Thinking the Political: The Work of Ernesto LaclauSponsor: University of Brighton Dates: October 04, 2013-December 04, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: October 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom Conference Description: For over 40 years Ernesto Laclau’s work has consistently, almost obstinately, sought to rethink the status of the political. This conference reflects on the theoretical debates inspired by these interventions, revisiting older debates, while looking towards new avenues for research opened up by Laclau’s work. The conference critically interrogates Laclau’s work and the various directions in which other scholars have taken his ideas.
02 (SSRC) Social Science Research Council: Inter-Asian Connections IV: IstanbulSponsor: Social Science Research Council Dates: October 02, 2013-October 05, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: October 02, 2012 Location: Istanbul Conference Description: Inter-Asian Connections IV: Istanbul is the fourth conference in a series, following on conferences held in Dubai in February 2008, Singapore in December 2010, and Hong Kong in June 2012. As with the preceding events, this four-day conference aims to effect a paradigm shift in the study of the Asian expanse, re-conceptualized as a dynamic and interconnected historical, geographical, and cultural formation stretching from the Middle East through Eurasia, South Asia and Southeast Asia, to East Asia. Workshops will have the dual aim of showcasing innovative research from across the social sciences and related disciplines as well as exploring themes that transform conventional understandings of Asia.
The Inter-Asian Connections Conference Organizing Committee - composed of representatives from the Social Science Research Council, Yale University, the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HKIHSS) at the University of Hong Kong, Göttingen University and Koç University - is pleased to announce an open call for proposals from faculty members at accredited universities and colleges in any world region to organize and direct one of four-to-six thematic workshops at the Istanbul conference. Proposals are invited from faculty interested in organizing and directing a workshop that addresses one of the following broadly conceived fourteen themes: 1. The Social Life of Capital in Asian Cities 2. Green and Brown in Asia 3. Hubs and Hinterlands 4. Connected Empires 5. Food and Foodways 6. Universities and New Transregional Classes 7. Politics of Racialization 8. Land Speculation across Asia 9. Media and the Politics of Accountability 10. Aging Societies : public policies, intimate dynamics, and biotechnologies 11. Inter-Asian Tourism 12. The Post Neo-Liberal State 13. Refugees in the Making of Asia 14. Picturing and Fictionalizing Asia Each workshop should have two directors (with different institutional affiliations and preferably representing different disciplines) who, if selected, will be expected to help recruit and choose ten international workshop participants (senior and junior scholars, graduate students, other researchers) competitively from across relevant disciplines in the social sciences and related fields. The full text of the request for proposals, along with information on the application process and eligibility, can be found on the program’s website. 03 University of Nebraska at Omaha: European Studies ConferenceSponsor: University of Nebraska at Omaha Dates: October 03, 2013-October 05, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 18, 2013 Location: Omaha, NE, United States Website: http://www.unomaha.edu/esc Conference Description: The Thirty-eighth European Studies Conference, which will be held at the University of Nebraska-Omaha on October 3-5, 2013, welcomes papers on European topics in all disciplines. Founded in 1975, our interdisciplinary conference has drawn participants from colleges and universities in the United States and from abroad. Areas of interest have been: art, anthropology, history, literature, current issues and future prospects in cultural, political, social, economic, or military areas; education, business, international affairs, religion, foreign languages, philosophy, information sciences and technology, public administration, urban affairs, public health, music, geography, theater, and film.
Please send an abstract of approximately 250 words to: European Studies Conference, Department of Foreign Languages ASH 301, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0192. We encourage submission via e-mail: tnovikov@unomaha.edu. Please include your name, full address, institution affiliation, day telephone, fax and email address with the proposal. Also please indicate if you intend to use power point for your presentation. Junior faculty and advanced graduate students are particularly encouraged to participate. Graduate students are invited to apply for Award for the Best Graduate Student Paper in the amount of $250. Deadline to submit an abstract for presentation is May 18, 2013. More information: www.unomaha.edu/esc 03 University of Dayton: The Social Practice of Human Rights: Charting the Frontier of Research and AdvocacySponsor: University of Dayton Dates: October 03, 2013-October 05, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 01, 2013 Location: Dayton, OH, United States Website: http://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/human_rights_conference/index.php Conference Description: Since the passage of the Universal Declaration sixty-five years ago, the idea of human rights has undergone a dramatic evolution: from rhetorical flourish to institutional embrace, from moral ascendancy to mainstream status. The human rights community—its scholars, practitioners, advocates, and organizations—constitutes an integral component of international society and regards itself as the standard bearer of normative behavior. Development and humanitarian organizations converge around a rights-based approach to their work. Multinational corporations are increasingly sensitive to the human rights impacts of their operations, and philanthropic foundations shape human rights initiatives around the globe. Broad consensus preordains human rights actors as virtuous and their calling honorable, but cultivates a certainty about mission that can inhibit introspection, and prioritizes, rather than challenges, prevailing assumptions. Seeking a more profound impact, the human rights community is positioned to transcend its good intentions, account for its actions, and navigate the demands of implementing universal values in a complex world. Academic research plays a key role in this respect.
It has now been fifteen years since the research program in Transnational Advocacy Networks began to shape a generation of scholars and scholarship. After two decades of debates over definitions, origins, and foundations, this area of study focuses on the pragmatic side of human rights and proposes models and categories to capture changing dynamics in the sphere of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). As the literature in this area grows richer and more robust, the academy is at an auspicious moment to convene around this theme and examine the social practice of human rights: to expose human rights to a degree of self-reflection appropriate to its resources, reach, and prominence. Previously, critical analysis directed at human rights originated among antagonists; this new direction in research provides space for constructive critique to come from within the community. The “social practice of human rights” focuses attention on advocacy and NGOs by exploring the expressions of human rights in the context of those actors tasked with translating abstract moral values into concrete matter. Possible topics: *What issues constitute human rights issues? Who decides and on what basis? *What criteria should be applied to validate new rights claims? *Is “human rights” always the best means of framing broad objectives of social justice? *How has the emergence of new actors redefined human rights engagement? *What determines best practices in advocacy? What calculations are involved in selecting targets and venues? How do organizational structure and resources impact strategy? *How can advocates avoid unintended consequences? What standards of accountability apply to human rights actors? *How do NGOs address systemic causes of violations and confront future challenges? *What is the relationship between human rights, humanitarianism, development, and environmentalism? *Can activists utilize social media to foster communities of solidarity? What effects do atrocity photographs in visual culture have on representations of distant suffering? *What is the place of art, music, and language in affecting and transmitting human rights ideas? How do articulations of cultural rights take shape? *What ethical demands and principles of conduct govern human rights organizations? 04 University of Brighton: Thinking the Political: The Work of Ernesto LaclauSponsor: University of Brighton Dates: October 04, 2013-December 04, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: October 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom Conference Description: For over 40 years Ernesto Laclau’s work has consistently, almost obstinately, sought to rethink the status of the political. This conference reflects on the theoretical debates inspired by these interventions, revisiting older debates, while looking towards new avenues for research opened up by Laclau’s work. The conference critically interrogates Laclau’s work and the various directions in which other scholars have taken his ideas.
04 (ISAC) International Security and Arms Control Section and ISA ISSS Annual Conference: "International Security Issues: Bridging the Academic/Policy Divide "Sponsor: International Security and Arms Control Section and ISA ISSS Annual Conference Dates: October 04, 2013-October 06, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: None provided Conference Description: that the 2013 ISSS-ISAC meeting -- the sectional conference of the International Security Studies Section of ISA and the International Security and Arms Control Section of APSA -- will be hosted by the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. from 4-6 October 2013, with accommodations at the nearby Key Bridge Marriott. The conference theme is ’Bridging the Academic/Policy Divide.’ We encourage submissions that address challenges in translating security theories into policy recommendations and injecting policy wisdom and lessons into scholarly analysis and debate. We will be accepting paper and panel submissions the middle of June 2013. More information and the call for papers will be provided at that time. We look forward to a great conference and to welcoming you to Washington, D.C.
07 Omics Group Inc.: 2nd International Conference on Forensic Research and TechnologySponsor: Omics Group Inc. Dates: October 07, 2013-October 09, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 25, 2013 Location: United States Website: http://www.omicsgroup.com/conferences/forensic-technology-2013/ Conference Description: OMICS Group invites all the participants across the globe to attend the 2nd International Conference on Forensic Research & Technology during October 7-9, 2013 at Las Vegas, USA.
After the generous response and active participation from the investigators, scientists, researchers and leaders from field of Forensic Research and Technology, made the previous conference as one of most successful and productive events in 2012 from OMICS Group Inc. Forensic Research-2012 made a perfect platform to cultivate collaborations across industry & academia and evaluate emerging technology across the globe. Forensic Research-2013 looks forward to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Forensic Research. 2nd International Conference on Forensic Research & Technology aims to attract Investigators, Scientists, Professors, Researchers, Professionals, Delegates and Students with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theories, frameworks, methodologies, tools, and applications. Forensic Research-2013 would also serve as an enlightening source for multidisciplinary area that monitors and encompasses law, investigation for network hacking, cyber crimes, finance, telecommunications, digital data recovery and data reconstruction. 11 (TAMU) Texas A&M University: Comparative Democratic TheorySponsor: Texas A&M University Dates: October 11, 2013-October 12, 2013 Location: College Station, TX, United States Website: None provided Conference Description: Comparative Democratic Theory Workshop
Strategic Development Fund Texas A&M University October 11-12, 2013 First ’TAMU/TAMU Qatar CPT (Comparative Political Theory) Program’ Workshop The workshop explores, in comparative perspective, the meanings, prospects, and problems of democracy in intellectual traditions outside Western Europe and the US. There will be panels on democracy in relation to representation, race/ethnicity, religion, and power/inequality. Participants: Will Kymicka (Queen’s), Nancy Rosenblum (Harvard), Nadia Urbinati (Columbia), Joshua Mitchell (Georgetown), Leonardo Avritzer (Minas Gerais, Brazil), Enrique Peruzzotti (Di Tella, Argentina), Lawrence Hamilton (University of Johannesburg, South Africa), Ajume Wingo (University of Colorado/Cameroon), Leigh Jenco (LSE), Sor Hoon Tan (National University of Singapore), Karuna Mantena (Yale), Andrew March (Yale), Hassan Bashir (TAMU Qatar), Phil Gray (TAMU Qatar), Nura Hossainzadeh (Berkeley), Peter Rutland (Wesleyan), and Anne Norton (University of Pennsylvania). Michael Walzer (IAS) is scheduled as closing speaker. Send all inquiries to the Organizer, Professor Diego von Vacano, Political Science, Texas A&M University, at davacano@pols.tamu.edu. 16 (WB) World Bank Competitive Industries Global Practice: Making Growth Happen: Implementing Policies for Competitive IndustriesSponsor: World Bank Competitive Industries Global Practice Dates: October 16, 2013-October 17, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: August 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: None provided Conference Description: In October 2013, the World Bank through its Competitive Industries (CI) Global Practice is organizing a high-level conference on ’Making Growth Happen: Implementing Policies for Competitive Industries’. This will follow the occasion of the IMF-World Bank 2013 Annual Meetings (October 11-13, 2013), and take place on October 16-17, 2013.
The goal is to consolidate the state of the art in knowledge about structural transformation for growth, both from research and from praxis; to disseminate this among officials and practitioners, particularly those working on relevant World Bank projects; and to seed new directions for future research and knowledge creation in the field. Call for Papers Submissions are invited in order to make available to World Bank staff, government counterparts and our international partners, comprehensive literature that would set the grounds for policy discussions on the topic of the implementation of structural transformation. Selected papers will be discussed at the Conference, which will be attended by senior clients and thought leaders. We welcome papers in the following themes: • Results of quantitative evaluations of specific policy reforms aimed at increasing competitiveness, implemented in developing and emerging economies. • Thick case studies employing robust qualitative research methodologies on such policies (successes or failures), focusing on links between the policy design and local political economy. • Structured comparisons of implementation successes and failures for specific policies, especially industry-specific policies. • Elucidations of potential design methodologies for improving the success rate of policies and investments. • Examinations of institutional forms of rapid experimentation and policy learning. • Other studies surfacing tacit knowledge about implementation or fitting it within patterns that provide new insights into success and failure. Submission of papers Only one submission per person/team is accepted. Contributions by multiple authors will be accepted and are encouraged. Please submit your paper/abstract by email before August 30, 2013 at competitiveindustries@worldbank.org. The proposal should include the title of the paper, author(s), affiliation, and contact information, and should address the main question(s) to be examined, relevant literature, unique contribution to the literature, and methodology to be employed. The selection committee will evaluate all proposals in terms of originality, analytical rigor, and policy relevance. Detailed abstracts will also be considered, but full papers, in particular empirical ones, will strongly be favored. Selected papers may be considered to be featured in three tiers: 1. Paper to be uploaded onto World Bank websites 2. Paper to be included in the Special Issue World Bank publication as a policy note/working paper 3. Paper to be presented and discussed in a day of seminars, following the conference The selection committee will review all papers and make a decision by September 30. Selection Committee Shantayanan Devarajan, Chief Economist, Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank Mary C. Hallward-Driemeier, Lead Economist, Development Policy Department, World Bank Martin Rama, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank Vijaya Ramachandran, Senior Fellow, Center for Global Development Chair: Ivan Rossignol, Head, Competitive Industries & Innovation Program, World Bank We look forward to receiving your submissions. 17 (PNWPSA) Pacific Northwest Political Science Association: Pacific Northwest Political Science Association annual meetingSponsor: Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Dates: October 17, 2013-October 19, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: August 15, 2013 Registration Deadline: September 23, 2013 Location: 655 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, Canada Website: http://foley.wsu.edu/pnwpsa/meeting.asp Conference Description: CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION
2013 Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting Vancouver, British Columbia. We invite submissions for paper presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions, as well as requests to serve as panel chairs or discussants from political science faculty and faculty from related disciplines. We also welcome paper proposals from advanced graduate students. See website for details. All proposals should be received by August 15th. 17 (UQAM) UQAM - Raoul-Dandurand Chair: Borders, Barriers and SecuritySponsor: UQAM - Raoul-Dandurand Chair Dates: October 17, 2013-October 18, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 27, 2013 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Conference Description: CALL FOR PAPERS
International conference organized by the Raoul Dandurand Chair at the University of Quebec at Montreal in association with the Association for Borderlands Studies Fields: Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, Law, Economics, Design, Biology, Art, Environmental studies, Feminist Studies. In the post-9/11 world, fences and towers reinforce and enclose national territories, while security discourses link terrorism with immigration, and immigration with illegality, criminal violence and radical Islam. The European Union (EU) claims to tear down walls, while building external walls ever higher. At the same time, the US considers how best to deploy towers and walls along its border zones while implementing an integrated border management regime. This development is not limited to these two world regions, however. Elsewhere in the global world walls dissecting borderlands are becoming higher. In Asia, India is finishing up its fence around Bangladesh. On all four continents, changes in border policy go along with a heightened discourse on internal control and a shift from borderlines to an ubiquity of control. Such walls are ‘walling in’ as well as ‘walling out’. By this we mean that the traditional geopolitics of bordering are supplemented, rather than fully replaced, by a national biopolitics, involving new definitions of who belongs and who does not belong, who is potentially represented as a threat and a risk internally, and who should be removed from the body of the state. The experience of migrations, asylum-seekers, targeted ethnicities, and non-citizen residents has also been profoundly touched by securitization assessments rooted in geopolitics emanating from assessments of conditions outside of the state. Law-enforcement agencies at national and even international level, problematize ethnicity and identity in context of terrorism and criminality, or associated geopolitical orientations based upon nationalist and ethnicity. Systems and facilities for monitoring and gathering data on migrants and asylum seekers, are a product of the opportunity offered by border control, and are now an important component of a counter-terrorist agenda. They too, demand walls in which to embed their technologies. Theme 1. Border fences, walls and identities Construction of national and local identities Theoretical limology, walls and epistemology Anthropological approaches Sociology of the walls/fences and their borderlands Theme 2. Impacts of border walls Social and environmental impacts Economical impacts Bypass strategies Security industry Art, Borders and Walls Theme 3. Legal aspects of border walls Separation and legitimation Border walls: failure or success? International, national and local Legal aspects: Human rights Theme 4. Biopolitics of border walls Security discourses, geopolitical and biopolitical assessments, 9/11 security discourse, marginality and border fences Spatialization of insecurity and border fences Deadline Deadline for abstract submission: April 27th, 2013 Please include the following information (300 words): Name of authors/contributors Institutional affiliations, titles Contact: telephone, fax, email, mailing address Title of the paper Abstract: Subject, empirical frame, analytical approach, theme Send your proposals via email in Word format to Elisabeth Vallet at UQAM:BordersandWalls@gmail.com Languages Proposals can be submitted in French, Spanish and English. However the conference will be held in English and French. 17 (MiPSA) Michigan Political Science Association: 2013 Michigan Political Science Association Annual MeetingSponsor: Michigan Political Science Association Dates: October 17, 2013-October 18, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: September 20, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 11, 2013 Location: Alma, MI, United States Website: http://www.apsanet.org/~michigan/ Conference Description: Michigan Political Science Association (MiPSA) is pleased to host our 44th Annual Meeting at Alma College October 17-18, 2013. This conference annually hosts speakers and panels on the latest issues in Political Science, Michigan Politics and relevant topics. Professors and students of Political Science and related disciplines are invited to submit papers, organize panels and participate.
18 Harvard University: Harvard Graduate Conference in Political TheorySponsor: Harvard University Dates: October 18, 2013-October 19, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: August 01, 2013 Location: 1737 Cambridge St., Massachusetts, United States Website: http://tinyurl.com/harvardtheory Conference Description: Harvard University
Graduate Conference in Political Theory October 18–19, 2013 The Department of Government (FAS) at Harvard University will host its annual conference for graduate students in political theory and political philosophy on October 18–19, 2013. Papers on any theme or topic within political theory — from the history of political thought to contemporary normative theory — will be considered. Between six and ten papers will be accepted. Submissions are due via email in PDF form by August 1, 2013. Papers will be refereed by current Harvard graduate students, and acceptance notices will be sent by early September. Please limit each submission to 7,500 words (about 20 double-spaced pages). Essays longer than 10,000 words will not be considered. Each submission should include two PDF files: one with the paper formatted for blind review (free of personal and institutional information), and the other including a cover page with the title of the paper, an abstract (250 words max.), and your name, email address, and institutional affiliation. The keynote speaker will be Sharon Krause, Professor of Political Science at Brown University. The topic of Professor Krause’s talk will be “Plural Freedom.” Conference presentations should last no longer than 20 minutes. Each presentation will be accompanied by comments from a Harvard graduate student. Presenters will have a chance to answer questions during a general discussion period after the presentation. Food and housing will be provided by the Government Department and its graduate students. Unfortunately, Harvard will not be able to provide funds for transportation. Questions, comments, and submissions should be sent to For more information, please visit the conference website at . 18 (UIS) University of Illinois Springfield: Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy and Contemporary Scholarship: "The Lincoln Presidency and the Obama Presidency: Options, Decision-Making, Results, Consequences"Sponsor: University of Illinois Springfield Dates: October 18, 2013-October 19, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 16, 2013 Location: Springfield, IL, United States Website: http://www.uis.edu/wepner Conference Description: Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy and Contemporary Scholarship: ’The Lincoln Presidency and the Obama Presidency: Options, Decision-Making, Results, Consequences.’
The fourth Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy will bring together scholars from disciplines including political science, history, and other social sciences to discuss the continuing legacy of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency in contemporary society. Past themes have included presidential leadership, civil war as a concept, and the legacy of emancipation. CALL FOR PROPOSALS Respond by May 16, 2013 as to papers, being panel chairs, or being discussants. Descriptions and /or summaries of previous symposia are shown at www.uis.edu/wepner. Papers are solicited from any field of political science, any other field of the social sciences or humanities with a serious interest in politics or law. Final announcements as to acceptance of proposals will be made by June 1, 2013. Accepted papers will be mandatory as of August 15, 2013. The convener will tend to give higher rating to proposals that do one or more of the following: (1) seriously link more than one field, (2) deal with how to overcome serious racial and other long-term group divisions and stratification, (3) deal with how long-term disputes turn into major crises and when and how scholarly knowledge does contribute to reducing the war potentiality, or (4) deal with the potentialities, strategies, and tactics of successful decision-making on large-scale problems. Please watch our web site at www.uis.edu/wepner, Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uiswepner, and our blog at uiswepner.tumblr.com for up-to-date information on symposium details. 24 Ashburn Institute: Transatlantic Alliances: Remodeling or Restarting?Sponsor: Ashburn Institute Dates: October 24, 2013-October 25, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: July 15, 2013 Website: http://ashburninstitute.org/?q=content/ashburn-institute-5th-international-conference Conference Description: The 5th International Conference sponsored by the Ashburn Institute is intended for graduate students with an interest in geopolitical, economic, cultural, and strategic purposes of transatlantic alliances and partnerships.
Paper Submissions We are inviting proposals for paper presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions from graduate students (PhD and exceptional proposals by Master’s students) from all relevant disciplines. These proposals should aim to: • examine the evolution and consequences of transatlantic alliances and partnerships; • assess the main principles and characteristics of transatlantic cooperation and explore their relevance to Clarence Streit’s idea of the union between the world democracies. Proposals for paper presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions should be submitted along with a brief cover letter providing details of the author’s program of study. Full papers or extended research proposals (up to 10 pages single-spaced) should include original research, previously unpublished. Workshop proposals (5-page/person submission from every workshop moderator and presenter) should contain the names of the contributors and indicate the preferred duration for the proposed workshop (1-1.5 hours). The conference committee will select approximately 25 papers/workshop proposals for inclusion in the conference procedures. Additionally, 10-15 of the best papers will be selected for inclusion in an edited conference volume along with the first full-size publication of Clarence Streit’s book, “In Search for Atlantica.” Frank Fund Scholar Award The Ashburn Institute will cover travel and lodging expenses for the graduate students with the best research papers. About the Ashburn Institute and “In Search of Atlantica” The Ashburn Institute (http://ashburninstitute.org) is an independent research and knowledge management institution committed to the promotion of democracy, international peace, and collaboration between democratic nations. Its history dates back to 1940, when Clarence K. Streit founded a non-profit organization, then called Federal Union, Inc. The inadequacies of the international system to avoid the Great Depression and World War II urged Clarence K. Streit to publish his book “Union Now” calling for the creation of a democratic world federation that would help prevent military conflicts. Streit continued to advocate the unity of democratic nations. That is how the first part of the new book “In Search of Atlantica” came to being. The book aimed to provide the intellectual framework for a better and more functional model of transatlantic alliance. “In Search of Atlantica” promoted the creation of a global alliance that would assure not only a world without genocide and war, but also a governing mechanism that guarantees effective exercise of human rights and freedoms. Please submit your proposals to: ashburn5international2013@gmail.com The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2013. Notification of acceptance will be sent on June 15, 2013. The deadline to submit complete copies of paper(s) is September 30, 2013. 24 Rumi Forum: The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding:" Global CasesSponsor: Rumi Forum Dates: October 24, 2013-October 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: http://www.peacebuilding2013 Conference Description: DESCRIPTION
The symposium will address the peacebuilding efforts/impact of the Hizmet (Gülen) Movement institutions worldwide. Peacebuilding, broadly defined, include activities like education, inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue, advocacy, conflict resolution, and peace education which can create trust and cooperation over ethnic, religious and other divisions. The Hizmet Movement established hundreds of educational and communal organizations and institutions in over 140 countries, most of which suffer from internal conflicts and communal divisions, such as Sudan, Philippines, Kosovo, Northern Iraq, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Tajikistan, South Africa, and Nigeria. These organizations and institutions engage in various peacebuilding initiatives that foster inclusiveness, build capacity, and create shared spaces. The symposium will assess the societal impact of these initiatives under thematic and regional categories. CALL FOR PAPER The symposium seeks to engage the societal impact of the Hizmet Movement and invites contributions from across the social sciences, humanities, and fields of professional and community practice that critically explore the intersection of the movement and peacebuilding. We encourage paper proposals in these two broad topic areas: (1) Regional focus: Peacebuilding initiatives of Hizmet organizations and institutions in different parts of the world such as Turkey, the Balkans, Central Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, Australiasia, and comparison of such initiatives across regions (2) Thematic focus: The Hizmet movement’s approach to peacebuilding as it compares and contrasts with other secular and faith-based, ethnic and non-ethnic, global and regional, and governmental and non-governmental initiatives around the world PROPOSAL GUIDELINES Proposals should include the title of the paper, biographies of the authors, and an abstract not to exceed 300 words in length, which describes the substance of the paper and relation to symposium theme. All proposals should be sent to the program committee (info@peacebuilding2013.org) by March 1, 2013. Accepted authors should submit complete papers by September 1, 2013. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. 24 (CTSS) The Consortium for Transatlantic and Franklin Institute-UAH Studies and Scholarship: The 7th Transatlantic Studies ConferenceSponsor: The Consortium for Transatlantic and Franklin Institute-UAH Studies and Scholarship Dates: October 24, 2013-October 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: September 01, 2013 Location: Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain Conference Description: THE 7TH TRANSATLANTIC STUDIES CONFERENCE
The Consortium for Transatlantic Studies and Scholarship (CTSS), centered at the Franklin Institute-UAH, invites scholars to participate in an interdisciplinary conference on Global Challenges to the Transatlantic World on October 24-26, 2013. The overall aim of the Conference is to bring together scholars from across the world and from across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, to discuss the nature and changing traits of Global Challenges through the lens of the transatlantic perspective. The Conference addresses several inter- locking issues, mainly: First, what is the nature of transatlantic relations in the past and the present? What do we mean by the western community, western norms and values and a western civilization and what often are addressed as westernization in an era of globalization? Second, what constitutes a cross-Atlantic culture and what roles do education, religion, literature play in the cross-Atlantic relationship and its development? Third, how do we understand western democracy and the western political culture? What constitutes western democracy, rights and liberties such as justice and equality? Fourth, how do citizens and politicians in the west perceive security risks and challenges in a globalized world? What are, if any, the transatlantic strategies and institutional arrangements to deal with the variety of challenges to the ideals of this region of the globe? In addition, what comparative issues may be identified across the Atlantic in dealing with these challenges? The organizers welcome young scholars and postgraduates. Proposals should be received by July 1, 2013. See the CONFERENCE WEBPAGE for more information. 24 Rumi Forum: International Symposium The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding: Global CasesSponsor: Rumi Forum Dates: October 24, 2013-October 26, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: March 01, 2013 Location: TBA, United States Website: http://www.peacebuilding2013.org Conference Description: The symposium will address the peacebuilding efforts/impact of the Hizmet (Gülen) Movement institutions worldwide. Peacebuilding, broadly defined, include activities like education, inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue, advocacy, conflict resolution, and peace education which can create trust and cooperation over ethnic, religious and other divisions. The Hizmet Movement established hundreds of educational and communal organizations and institutions in over 140 countries, most of which suffer from internal conflicts and communal divisions, such as Sudan, Philippines, Kosovo, Northern Iraq, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Tajikistan, South Africa, and Nigeria. These organizations and institutions engage in various peacebuilding initiatives that foster inclusiveness, build capacity, and create shared spaces. The symposium will assess the societal impact of these initiatives under thematic and regional categories.
The symposium seeks to engage the societal impact of the Hizmet Movement and invites contributions from across the social sciences, humanities, and fields of professional and community practice that critically explore the intersection of the movement and peacebuilding. We encourage paper proposals in these two broad topic areas: (1) Regional focus: Peacebuilding initiatives of Hizmet organizations and institutions in different parts of the world such as Turkey, the Balkans, Central Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, Australiasia, and comparison of such initiatives across regions (2) Thematic focus: The Hizmet movement’s approach to peacebuilding as it compares and contrasts with other secular and faith-based, ethnic and non-ethnic, global and regional, and governmental and non-governmental initiatives around the world Proposal Guidelines Proposals should include the title of the paper, biographies of the authors, and an abstract not to exceed 300 words in length, which describes the substance of the paper and relation to symposium theme. All proposals should be sent to the program committee (info@peacebuilding2013.org) by March 1, 2013. Accepted authors should submit complete papers by September 1, 2013. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Advisory Board Muhammad Abu-Nimer (Professor and Director of Peacebuilding and Development Institute, American University); Gertrude Conway (Professor of Philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s University); Rev. Ian S. Markham (Dean and President, Virginia Theological Seminary); Thomas Michel, S. J. (Research Fellow, Woodstock Theological Center, Georgetown University); Wilhelmus Valkenberg (Ordinary Professor of Religion and Culture, The Catholic University of America); Emre Celik (President, Rumi Forum) For more information contact the program committee at info@peaceduilding2013.org 30 (ILA) International Leadership Association: The 15th Annual ILA Global Conference - Leadership for Local and Global ResilienceSponsor: International Leadership Association Dates: October 30, 2013-November 02, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 28, 2013 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Website: http://www.ila-net.org/Conferences/2013/index.htm Conference Description: ’Join us for the International Leadership Association’s 15th Annual Global Conference, Leadership for Local and Global Resilience: The Challenges of a Shifting Planet.
Presentation tracks: • All-Conference Theme - Leadership for Local and Global Resilience: The Challenges of a Shifting Planet • Business Leadership • Leadership Development • Leadership Education • Public Leadership • Leadership Scholarship • Youth Leadership November 201301 Proposal deadline, (PluriCourts) PluriCourts, University of Oslo, Norway: The Legitimacy and Effectiveness of International Criminal TribunalsSponsor: PluriCourts, University of Oslo, Norway Dates: August 30, 2014-August 31, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: November 01, 2013 Location: Oslo, Norway Conference Description: This conference seeks papers pursuing empirical, normative, comparative or theoretical approaches to the study of ICTs. We welcome contributions from law and social science, including philosophy, sociology, criminology, psychology and history.
Time: Pluricourts Call for papers - legitimacy and effectiveness of international criminal courts Aug 30, 2014 - Aug 31, 2014 Add to calendar An aim of this conference is to assess the legitimacy of the international criminal courts (ICTs), and pursue identification of lessons learned from comparative studies of the tribunals: best practices that may be applied by ICTs and other relevant mechanisms. Below are some suggested topics: Fairness, Application of Legal Standards, and the Relationship to the Security Council Evaluating the Effectiveness of ICTs Cross-Fertilization of ICT with Other Regimes and Complementarity Towards the Future: Facing Funding and Legitimacy Challenges We also welcome submission of abstracts addressing other related issues. More details in The Legitimacy and Effectiveness of International Criminal Tribunals Conference website pdf attachment. 05 (IWTA) The International Water Technology Association: Seventeenth International Water Technology ConferenceSponsor: The International Water Technology Association Dates: November 05, 2013-November 07, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: April 15, 2013 Location: Turkey Website: http://www.iwtc.info/ Conference Description: initiated by IWTA, on ’Preserving the Environment by Improving Water Management Policies’, which is held every year. The conference will present the most recent technological and scientific developments associated with the water technology, environment, hydraulics, hydrology, ecology water resources and related sciences. The conference will be an opportunity to bring together scholars, scientists, experts and researchers confronting end users, managers, decision makers and stakeholders from universities, institutes, agencies and authorities all over the world. They will discuss and develop a general framework for minimizing and retarding the increasing deterioration in water quality. Issues of water quality, contamination, remediation, restoration, purification, treatment technologies, as well as other related topics, are essential to the future of the humanity welfare.
07 (COMICIP RC-33-IPSA) Mexican Research Council on Political Science and IPSA Research Committee on the "Study of Political Science as a Discipline": Study and Research of Political Science in a comparative perspectiveSponsor: Mexican Research Council on Political Science and IPSA Research Committee on the "Study of Political Science as a Discipline" Dates: November 07, 2013-November 08, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 07, 2013 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Website: http://www.comicip.org.mx Conference Description: Workshop is aimed at scholars from of Higher Education Institutions in the country, interested in the study of political science and comparative analysis of its institutional academic development, as well as the challenges, scope and limitations of the discipline in this century.
14 (GPSA) Georgia Political Science Association: GPSA 2013 Co-operation and Conflict in a Troubled WorldSponsor: Georgia Political Science Association Dates: November 14, 2013-November 16, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 01, 2013 Location: Savannah, GA, United States Website: http://www.gpsanet.org Conference Description: Co-operation and Conflict in a Troubled World
A Call for Proposals for the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Georgia Political Science Association November 14, 15, & 16, Doubletree Hotel, Savannah In a world that is still grappling with global crises and conflict, and a country that is still to emerge out of economic malaise, we find glimmers of co-operation, success and growth. We invite you to submit your papers under the general conference theme of Co-operation and Conflict in a Troubled World. Please note that to be accepted, proposals need not specifically address the conference theme. We invite and encourage faculty, independent scholars, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students to submit their research for discussion and review at the 45th annual conference to be held in Savannah, GA at the Doubletree Hotel, located in the heart of the city’s famed historic district. Papers will be accepted from all fields of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and other related disciplines. Once presented, scholars and faculty members are also encouraged to submit their papers for publication consideration in our edited and refereed annual proceedings, published online every year. The best presented paper submitted for publication will be selected for the McBrayer Award, which includes a cash prize of $500. In addition, undergraduate student research nominated by faculty members will be eligible for the Pajari Award. The deadline for submission of proposals is July 1, 2013. Acceptances will be offered on a rolling basis with panels to be organized no later than Sept. 1, 2013. Send your paper and/or panel proposals via electronic mail to the 2013 Program Chair, Tinaz Pavri, Professor of Political Science at Spelman College, at 2013gpsa@gmail.com Please also indicate your willingness to serve as discussants and chairs! 14 George Washington Forum, Ohio University: CFP: Equality & Public PolicySponsor: George Washington Forum, Ohio University Dates: November 14, 2013-November 16, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: February 01, 2013 Location: Athens, OH, United States Website: http://www.gwfohio.org/news_events Conference Description: The George Washington Forum on American Ideas, Politics, and Institutions, which has its home at Ohio University, invites paper proposals for a conference and subsequent edited volume on Equality and Public Policy.
The conference will be held at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio (14–16 November 2013). Gerald Gaus (Arizona) will deliver the keynote lecture, while Elizabeth Anderson (Michigan), Dierdre McCloskey (Illinois- Chicago), George Sher (Rice), Scott Winship (Brookings Institution), Steve Horowitz (St. Lawrence) and Todd Zywicki (George Mason) will deliver plenary lectures. This conference aims to promote academic discussion and to explore new research trends on equality as a so- cial and political ideal guiding public policy. The conference organizers welcome the work of advanced doc- toral students and both young and established scholars in the fields of philosophy, economics, law, political science, history, and other fields in which equality is a topic of research. Proposals — which should include a 500-word abstract, a brief curriculum vitae, and current contact information should be sent by 1 February 2013, to the conference organizers. Dr. Mark LeBar (lebar@ohio.edu) Dr. Robert G. Ingram (washingtonforum@ohio.edu) Notifications will be sent in early March. 14 Charles University in Prague – Institute of Political Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Institute of Political Science of the Faculty of Arts: Democracy in Times of CrisisSponsor: Charles University in Prague – Institute of Political Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Institute of Political Science of the Faculty of Arts Dates: November 14, 2013-November 15, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: June 17, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 01, 2013 Location: Prague 5, Czech Republic Website: http://upol.ff.cuni.cz/democracy-in-times-of-crisis/ Conference Description: Call for Papers
International Conference Democracy in Times of Crisis Charles University in Prague November 14 – 15, 2013 Keynote Speaker Chantal Mouffe (University of Westminster) The global economic crisis of 2008provoked a lively debate about the relationship between political and the economic spheres, or between democracy and capitalism, as well as critical reflections on the current state of democracy itself. Some authors argue that the current economic crisis was caused primarily by the neoliberal policy of deregulation of financial markets on both national and global level. In this context, the economic crisis may be considered as a mere consequence of a deeper political crisis – the crisis of democracy. The signs of this crisis include the impotence of democratic institutions in the face of the powers of global capital, privatisation of public space, as well as depoliticisation of the decisions affecting the public affairs. Nonetheless, the main symptom of the present crisis of (liberal) democracy is the perceived lack of a viable alternative to the neoliberal paradigm, which, in spite of having been shaken by the crisis, still maintains its hegemonic position. The sense of helplessness in the quest for the way out of the present crisis is apparent both in academic discourse and in political practice. The economic crisis has also instigated an increased interest in public affairs, or a revival of civil society, giving rise to such movements as Occupy or Democracy Now, the Indignados movement, or the Syntagma Square movement on one hand, and right-wing populist movements such as the Tea Party Movement, the True Finns Party, or Hungarian Jobbik on the other. Unlike the former, these populist parties and movements possess the will to pursue their share of governmental power through party politics. This may also explain why they are, at least from a certain perspective, politically more successful. This disconcerting situation faces us with the question of the role of civil society, or the potential and the limits of “non-political politics”. The Democracy in Times of Crisis conference aims to contribute to the debate about the current state and future perspectives of (liberal) democracy. The conference is open to researchers from the fields of political theory, political science, as well as other social and human sciences. We invite papers on these topics: Neoliberalism and democracy The crisis of the democratic left and the quest for alternatives to the (neo-)liberal paradigm The political and depoliticisation Power, domination and resistance Crisis of democratic representation and its alternative models The future of the nation state in the context of European integration and globalisation Populism For paper submissions, please submit an abstract by June 17, 2013 to democracyincrisis@fsv.cuni.cz. The abstracts should be no longer than 500 words. Selected papers will be published in a special issue of Acta Politologica journal. Organizers: Jakub Fran?k (franekja@fsv.cuni.cz), Jan Bíba (jan.biba@ff.cuni.cz) Conference Languages: English, Czech, Slovak For non-academic queries, please contact: Daniela T?mová (daniela.tumova@ff.cuni.cz) Conference Fee: CZK 800 (approx. € 30) Conference Webpage: http://upol.ff.cuni.cz/democracy-in-times-of-crisis/ 15 Proposal deadline, The Citadel: The Symposium on Southern PoliticsSponsor: The Citadel Dates: March 06, 2014-March 07, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: November 15, 2013 Location: Charleston, SC, United States Website: http://www.citadel.edu/root/symposiumonsouthernpolitics Conference Description: The Symposium on Southern Politics has been held biennially since 1978. The symposium allows scholars to present research that focuses on the ever-changing politics of the Southeast of the United States.
19 (IAPSS) International Association for Political Science Students: 17th General AssemblySponsor: International Association for Political Science Students Dates: November 19, 2013-November 20, 2013 Location: Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Website: http://www.iapss.org Conference Description: 17th General Assembly of the International Association for Political Science Students - half-annual meeting of all ordinary, association, honorary and alumni members.
21 (IAPSS) International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS): 7th IAPSS Academic Conference - "Collective Action Problems in the Contemporary World"Sponsor: International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) Dates: November 21, 2013-November 24, 2013 Location: Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Website: http://www.iapss.org Conference Description: The 7th IAPSS Academic Conference 2013 in Bucharest, Romania, will focus on collective action problems in the contemporary world - ranging from tragedy of the commons to modern domestic and interstate conflicts.
21 (ASMEA) Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa: ASMEA Sixth Annual ConferenceSponsor: Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Dates: November 21, 2013-November 23, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 30, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/conference/Conferences/1/Pages/Overview Conference Description: The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is currently seeking proposals for paper presentations at the Sixth Annual ASMEA Conference titled, ’Tides of Change: Looking Back and Forging Ahead in the Middle East and Africa,’ being held in Washington, DC, November 21-23, 2013.
Members from any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to participate in the conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Abstracts on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of the proposed subject to be presented. A recent C.V. and all contact data must also be included with name, e-mail, phone number, affiliation. The due date for proposals is Thursday, May 30, 2013. The 2013 Conference will feature: -Roundtable discussions on: ’Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Region, and Beyond,’ ’The Retreat of the Great Powers in the Middle East,’ and ’Revolution, Revolt, and Reform in North Africa.’ -Banquet luncheon and professional networking reception. -Film Screenings. -Displays by publishers of the latest academic titles. All questions can be directed to info@asmeascholars.org 21 (ASMEA) Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa: Tides of Change: Looking Back and Forging Ahead in the Middle East & AfricaSponsor: Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Dates: November 21, 2013-February 23, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: May 30, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, United States Website: http://asmeascholars.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1524&Itemid=139 Conference Description: ASMEA announces its Sixth Annual Conference titled, ’Tides of Change: Looking Back and Forging Ahead in the Middle East & Africa.’ The conference will be held November 21-23, 2013 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC.
In addition, we are offering a travel grant to assist in costs for registration, hotel, and transportation. Please visit asmeascholars.org to find out more about requirements and how to apply. The deadline is April 30, 2013. Our Call for Papers has been issued and members from any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Abstracts on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. and all contact data must also be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, May 30, 2013. Further questions about the conference, grant, and abstract submission can be directed to info@asmeascholars.org. 22 (RSA) Regional Studies Assocation: Regional Studies Association Winter Conference 2013Sponsor: Regional Studies Assocation Dates: November 22, 2013 Proposal or Application Due: July 12, 2013 Location: Coram Street, London, United Kingdom Conference Description: One of the major impacts of the current economic crisis is the increased pressure to find new solutions to often deep-seated societal and political-economic problems, particularly at the scale of cities and regions. What is being demanded are new territorial development strategies capable of arresting economic decline and providing new measures in support of economic growth, whilst at the same time managing territorial inequality and responding to concerns over the democratic legitimacy of existing decision-making structures and public policy interventions. Making this an even more demanding set of challenges is the requirement that all this be delivered within a package that affords a more balanced and environmentally sustainable model for the future, and at a time when the scope for public intervention is being diminished as a result of widespread austerity measures.
Unable to rely solely on state intervention, regions and localities are today faced with the challenge of finding new ways of managing their own territorial development. Success increasingly depends on an ability to mobilise a broad range of public and private actors in support of particular territorial development strategies, models, and interventions. This is leading to the emergence of new territorial alliances and new loci and/or expressions of territorial cooperation aimed at mobilising regions in pursuit of particular political and economic goals. Yet this is only part of the story. For regions and localities are also where competing political and economic agendas increasingly collide, meaning new sites and forms of territorial conflict are emerging as other actors mobilise to resist particular territorial development strategies, models, and interventions. What this is giving rise to are new forms and expressions of territorial cooperation and conflict around questions to do with economic restructuring, new economic developments, infrastructure, the collective provision of services, and governmentalised remapping’s of state space. This is particularly evident, for instance, in debates for and against Scottish and Catalan independence, the need for austerity driven welfare reforms, and investment in major infrastructure development (e.g. High Speed 2 in the UK, metropolitan transit oriented development in North America). In this context it is timely to ask some searching questions as to how regions are being mobilised in support of, or opposition to, particular territorial development models and strategies. The Regional Studies Association Winter Conference 2013 on Mobilising Regions presents a timely opportunity to discuss these important issues, to establish the need and nature of future research imperatives, and to address the concerns and challenges confronting policymakers and practitioners. January 201409 (SPSA) Southern Political Science Association: SPSA Annual MeetingSponsor: Southern Political Science Association Dates: January 09, 2014-January 11, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: August 16, 2013 Registration Deadline: December 09, 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA, United States Website: http://www.spsa.net/ Conference Description: The SPSA Annual Meeting is open to all political science scholars. Members present their papers on all aspects of the field, network and discuss their research. Various travel grants and awards are available.
16 Princeton University: Political Economy of International Organizations (PEIO)Sponsor: Princeton University Dates: January 16, 2014-January 18, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: August 31, 2013 Registration Deadline: October 15, 2013 Location: Princeton University, United States Website: http://www.peio.me/ Conference Description: 7th Annual Conference on the
Political Economy of International Organizations Submissions are invited for the seventh annual conference on the political economy of international organizations, to be held at Princeton University, USA, on January 16-18, 2014. The conference brings together economists and political scientists to address political-economy issues related to international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the European Union, and also other international organizations that have as yet received less attention in the academic literature. Submission of Papers Both empirical and theoretical papers will be considered. Please submit full papers to conference@peio.me. The deadline for submission is 31 August, 2013. Decisions will be made by 30 September, 2013. The number of participants will be limited to about 70, which allows for in-depth discussion of each paper. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the entire conference. There is no registration or conference fee. Travel and accommodation are at the expense of participants. Conference Website: http://www.peio.me/ Program committee Bernauer, Thomas (ETH Zurich, CIS) Broz, Lawrence (University of California, San Diego) Davis, Christina (Princeton University) Dreher, Axel (Heidelberg University) Hug, Simon (University of Geneva) Kilby, Christopher (Villanova University) Knack, Stephen (World Bank) Michaelowa, Katharina (University of Zurich, CIS) Milner, Helen (Princeton University) Stone, Randall (University of Rochester) Tierney, Michael (College of William and Mary) Vreeland, James (Georgetown University) Werker, Eric (Harvard Business School) February 201428 (UNG) University of North Georgia: Utopia in the Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesSponsor: University of North Georgia Dates: February 28, 2014-March 02, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: August 01, 2013 Location: Dahlonega, Georgia, United States Website: http://blog.ung.edu/ungal-conference/?page_id=34 Conference Description: From early ideas of a perfect human condition to a more modern conception of technological or social nirvana, visions of utopia have permeated our histories. Their genesis is often in response to social and political struggle, or is a reaction to imperfect reality. They are commentaries on the aspirations of our predecessors and present dreamers for the potential that lives within us all. This interdisciplinary conference seeks to examine how human experience and culture has impacted our idea of utopia in the present, in times and places past, and in the future.
What do these visions of utopia tell us about ourselves? How have they been conceived during centuries past, and how have they changed? How has our conception of utopia propelled us and shaped our intellectual activity and creative output? How does it impact what we do today, and what we envision for the future? The idea of utopia raises interesting interpretive questions about all of the arts and humanities. These questions are investigations into the nature of humankind. They reflect our curiosity about ourselves, and about our place in the whole human enterprise. We welcome contributors from all disciplines and on a wide range of topics. Possible themes might include: • Utopia and creativity • Social utopia • Utopia and revolution • Creating the Garden of Eden • Utopia and dystopia • The price of utopia • Utopia and human rights • Utopia in human psychology • Anthropocentrism and utopia • Utopia in ecology • Utopia in the creative arts A selection of contributions to the conference will be published in a a peer-reviewed, edited volume by University of North Georgia Press. Faculty, graduate students, and independent scholars are welcome. Please submit an abstract of 200 – 300 words and a brief biography to rjohnston@northgeorgia.edu by August 1, 2013. March 201406 The Citadel: The Symposium on Southern PoliticsSponsor: The Citadel Dates: March 06, 2014-March 07, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: November 15, 2013 Location: Charleston, SC, United States Website: http://www.citadel.edu/root/symposiumonsouthernpolitics Conference Description: The Symposium on Southern Politics has been held biennially since 1978. The symposium allows scholars to present research that focuses on the ever-changing politics of the Southeast of the United States.
July 201418 Making Electoral Democracy Work; the Electoral Integrity Project; IPSA Research Section on Elections, Citizens and Parties: Citizens, Parties, and Electoral ContextsSponsor: Making Electoral Democracy Work; the Electoral Integrity Project; IPSA Research Section on Elections, Citizens and Parties Dates: July 18, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: September 01, 2013 Registration Deadline: May 01, 2014 Location: Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Quebec, Canada Website: http://www.electoralintegrityproject.com Conference Description: Synopsis: The study of how citizens and parties act within different electoral contexts is a rapidly growing focus of comparative research. The Making Electoral Democracy Work (MEDW) project aims to examine how the rules of the game (especially the electoral system) and the electoral context (especially the competitiveness and salience of an election) influence the dynamic and reciprocal relationship between voters and parties in several long-established democratic states (Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland). The Electoral Integrity Project widens the perspective still further, by examining how the quality of any contest and common malpractices affect citizens and elites in national elections in countries worldwide. This workshop welcomes paper proposals using multiple methods and approaches which seek to tackle several related questions:
• What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on citizen’s participation, especially voting turnout and campaign activism? • What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on political representation, especially the accountability of elected officials to citizens? • What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on party choice and voting behavior? • What impact do electoral rules and electoral integrity have on the behavior of political parties? Paper proposals should include the name(s) and institutional affiliation(s) of authors, the title and a short (100 word) synopsis. Proposals should be submitted online by the deadline of 1 September 2013 via www.electoralintegrity.com. Queries may be sent to electoralintegrity@gmail.com. Those selected will be notified of their inclusion in the program by 1 October 2013. There is no registration fee and participants will be offered refreshments and a buffet lunch. There will also be an evening cocktail reception, with a dinner reserved for paper-givers. A limited number of travel awards will be given to graduate students, women and colleagues from developing countries to offset the costs of travel. August 201430 (PluriCourts) PluriCourts, University of Oslo, Norway: The Legitimacy and Effectiveness of International Criminal TribunalsSponsor: PluriCourts, University of Oslo, Norway Dates: August 30, 2014-August 31, 2014 Proposal or Application Due: November 01, 2013 Location: Oslo, Norway Conference Description: This conference seeks papers pursuing empirical, normative, comparative or theoretical approaches to the study of ICTs. We welcome contributions from law and social science, including philosophy, sociology, criminology, psychology and history.
Time: Pluricourts Call for papers - legitimacy and effectiveness of international criminal courts Aug 30, 2014 - Aug 31, 2014 Add to calendar An aim of this conference is to assess the legitimacy of the international criminal courts (ICTs), and pursue identification of lessons learned from comparative studies of the tribunals: best practices that may be applied by ICTs and other relevant mechanisms. Below are some suggested topics: Fairness, Application of Legal Standards, and the Relationship to the Security Council Evaluating the Effectiveness of ICTs Cross-Fertilization of ICT with Other Regimes and Complementarity Towards the Future: Facing Funding and Legitimacy Challenges We also welcome submission of abstracts addressing other related issues. More details in The Legitimacy and Effectiveness of International Criminal Tribunals Conference website pdf attachment.
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