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Theme: \;Democracy\, Identity and Power
\nDemocracy\, identity and power are cornerstones for understanding contemporary politics and international relations. After the end of the Cold War\, democracy or more pointedly\, liberal democracy has produced a domino effect\, emerging and expanding across the globe at a fast rate\, becoming the system of government states strive to achieve. However\, not only democratic developments have been of interest in political science. Social movements\, revolutions and strikes have returned to the focus of academic debates with current developments in Venezuela\, Columbia\, Hong Kong and other places in the world. The latest uprisings in Sudan and Algeria\, and ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen furthermore call attention to shifting geopolitics\, authoritarian survival and socio-ethnic divisions in societies.
\nGlobalization and shifting geopolitics have heralded transformations in a myriad of subjects\, including civil-military relations\, international law and even domestic elections through for example discourses about the European Union. Likewise\, in the wake of technological advancements\, questions about the role of cyberspace in security\, defense and day-to-day governance emerge\, as well as human-made impacts on the climate\, and the future use of natural resources. The wave of refugees that reached Europe in 2015 challenged many previous concepts and ideas of\, amongst others\, national\, ethnic and religious identity. Economic and social gaps caused by globalization and the actions of the &ldquo\;established elites&rdquo\; have also fuelled populist discourses and right-wing movements. They challenge the traditional understanding of democracy\, its practice and theory. \;
\nAgainst the backdrop of all these developments\, a number of questions emerge: How can democracies survive in a complex and volatile environment? What role do changing geopolitics and civil-military relations play in conflict dynamics? How can new challenges brought by new technologies\, climate change and the cyberspace be dealt with and solved? To what extent has power shifted away from traditional sources of authority? \;
\nWith this conference theme\, IAPSS hopes to encourage students and junior scholars of political science and related disciplines to participate in this exciting academic discussion.
\nSubthemes
\nGiven the width of the theme of \;Democracy\, \;Identity and Power\, \;we welcome contributions focusing on a variety of perspectives. The topics addressed at the conference include\, but are not limited to\, the following topics:
\nCall for Abstracts
\nWe welcome abstracts from undergraduate\, graduate and PhD students\, as well as from junior scholars from different academic perspectives\, such as: comparative politics\, international relations\, international political economy\, political theory\, security studies\, public policy and administration\, regional and area studies as well as political psychology and behavior studies\, and international law\, among others.
\nGuidelines for Abstract Submissions
\nPlease send us your abstract of no more than 250 words through the online form at www.iapss.org. This form will include the \;name of the author(s)\, the title of the paper\, key words\, home university\, and email address(es).
\nFull papers \;should be submitted via the available online form at www.iapss.org by \;March 31\, 2020.
\nRegistration
\nPlease note that you need to be registered for the World Congress by purchasing your ticket in the IAPSS Web Store. In addition\, a valid IAPSS membership is needed to be eligible to register and participate in the conference. Registration for panelists may take place after abstract decisions are announced. \;The final deadline for \;registration for all panelists \;is \;March 25\, \; 2020.
\nKey dates
\nPriority Cycle for Abstracts
\nWe will have a priority cycle of abstract evaluations for those who would like to be informed about their decisions by \;February 10\, 2020. If you would like to be considered in the \;priority cycle\, you must submit your abstract by \;11:59 CET\, \;January 27\, 2020. No exceptions will be made for late papers.
\nRegular Cycle for Abstracts
\nThe \;regular deadline \;for abstracts will be \;11:59 CET\, \;February 17\, 2020. Candidates in the regular cycle will be informed by \;March 10\, \; 2020.
\nFull papers should be submitted via the available online form at www.iapss.org by \;March 31\, 2020.
\nOverview of deadlines
\nPlease do not hesitate to contact us in case of any further questions at: \;wcadmincoordinator@iapss.org
\nWe very much look forward to your submission!
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