New Political Science

The Cuban Society of Philosophical Research, the Division of Philosophy and History of the University of Havana, and the Higher Institute of International Relations announce the Sixteenth International Conference on “New Political Science” and a philosophy colloquium to be held at the University of Havana from November 20 to November 22, 2013.  The conference is dedicated to the memory of the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chávez Frías.

The New Political Science is being developed by Cuban and international professors affiliated with the Division of Philosophy and History of the University of Havana and with Dr. Thalía Fung, Head of the School of “Political Science from the South” of the University of Havana.  It is a transdisciplinary initiative, including scholars in political science, economics, history, philosophy, anthropology, and sociology.  It seeks to develop an analysis of international dynamics and global issues from the perspective of the global South or the Third World.  It endeavors to develop insights that are relevant to public policies and political strategies of the nations and social movements of the South.

The conference will be held from Wednesday, November 20 to Friday, November 22.  In addition, there will be two pre-conference workshops: (1) a Scientific Interchange between the New Political Science (of the United States) and the New Political Science from the South (of Cuba), Tuesday, November 19; (2) a philosophy workshop on methods in theory construction, Monday, November 18.  A program of educational activities, such as visits to a school, labor organization, and women’s organization, will be offered in conjunction with the pre-conference workshops.

Anyone interested in the conference and/or the preconference workshops and program should contact Charles McKelvey at [email protected] or [email protected].

Participants and/or their institutions are responsible for payment for airlines, hotel lodging, and meals.  For more information on travel arrangements, contact Charles McKelvey ([email protected]; [email protected]).

For more information on events and programs in Cuba, travel to Cuba, and Cuban history and society, visit the Website of Global Learning: www.globallearning-cuba.com.

Organizing Committee: Cuban Members: Dra. Sc. Thalía Fung, President; Dra. Alicia Morffi García, Secretary-Treasurer; MSc. Alberto González; Prof. José Carlos Vázquez; Dra. Elsie Plain; Dr. Armando Cristóbal Pérez; Dr. Carolos Delgado; Dr. Juan Azahares; Dr. Juan Francisco Fuentes; Dr. José R. Díaz Ricardo; Dr. Sc. Rigoberto Pupo; Dra. Sc. Rita Buch; Dra. Magna Bauta; Doctorante José Fernández; Dra. Marta Pérez; Dra. Nancy López; Dr. René Márquez; International Members: Prof. Renée-Marie Parry (Germany), Inv. Kenneth Parry, England; Dr. Charles McKelvey, United States; Dr. Iedo Fontes (Brazil), M.Sc. Helena Uema (Brazil), Prof. Manuel Barbosa Filho (Brazil); Dr. Victorino Barrios Dávalos (Mexico); Dr. Hugo Cornejo (Mexico); Dr. Jorge Valmaseda Valmaseda (Mexico)