CFP: Change in Intergovernmental Organization

The organizers invite paper proposals for the 2nd ULB-UGent WIRE (Workshop on International Relations) to be held in Brussels, Belgium, May 27-28, 2011, on the theme "Institutional change in intergovernmental organization." The ULB/UGent Workshops on International Relations (WIRE) have a unique format: the number of participants is strictly limited, full papers are distributed long before the event, and authors speak only at the closure of discussions. More specifically, the 15-20 participants receive eight selected papers one month prior to the event, as the format necessitates reading them beforehand. At the workshop, a discussant kicks off each session by briefly introducing a paper. Then, the group discusses it for approximately one hour, providing an opportunity for an extensive and in-depth discussion involving every participant. The last few words of each session are given to the author for a short response to comments and criticisms. The ULB/UGent WIRE series are an opportunity for scholars to receive detailed feedback on ongoing research projects and to get acquainted in an informal setting. To submit a proposal, send a one-page summary, a biographical notice, and full contact information by email to thijs.vandegraaf@ugent.be before January 2, 2011.