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Association for Israel Studies International Conference

The proposal submission deadline for the 29th Annual Conference of the Association for Israel Studies, to be held at the University of California, Los Angeles, June 24-26 2013 has been extended to January 20, 2013. The Program Committee invites scholars conducting research on any aspect of Israel studies to submit proposals for individual papers, organized panels and roundtable discussions. Of special interest are proposals relating to the conference theme, "Israel in the International Arena: Scholarship, Imagery, Discourse and Public Policy." To view the full Call for Proposals and submit a proposal, visit the AIS website.

Conference: Regional Studies Association International Conference

The Regional Studies Association International Conference 2013 will hold their 2013 annual conference from Sunday 5th - Wednesday 8th May 2013 at the University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland. The conference is devoted to the theme Shape and be Shaped: The Future Dynamics of Regional Development. For more information visit the Regional Studies Association website.

The ISA-West 2012 Conference Report

The ISA-West Annual Conference 2012, “Climate Change and Human Security,” was held in Pasadena, California from Oct. 19-20th. Over these two days, 126 people participated on 23 panels and 9 roundtables. Highlights included the luncheon talk on climate change by Josh Busby (UT-Austin), a documentary on climate change by Miroslav Nincic (UC-Davis), and a talk on globalization and the wine industry by Mike Veseth (University of Puget Sound), accompanied by a wine tasting at a local wine bar.  The conference featured four roundtables related to professional development, two of which were supported by a Professional Development Committee grant: “Navigating the Mentor-Mentee Relationship,” “Navigating Departmental and Campus Politics,” “Walking the Walk: Human Rights Activists in the Field,” and “Teaching Insights by Award-Winning Teachers.” We look forward to seeing everyone again in Pasadena in September 2013!

CFP: Comparing China and the West

The International Association for Comparative Study of China and the West (IACSCW) invites proposals for presentations at its conference to be held in Beijing at Peking University from 12 to14 July 2013. Its primary purpose is to bring together from all over the world individuals and organizations with an ongoing interest in comparing China and the West. The conference theme is Comparing China and the West: Bringing the Disciplines Together. The theme includes cultural comparisons involving one or many disciplines. IACSCW wants to bring together researchers with practitioners in the interest of developing new approaches to comparative studies in teaching, theory, analysis, and cultural production. Proposals for presentations are welcome from researchers in any area involving China and the West, whether academic, governmental, or corporate. Proposals are welcome from individuals (300 words maximum) or panels involving at least three presenters (around 700 words, identifying the proposed Chairperson). Proposals must include an English version but may also include Chinese. Proposals should be submitted by using the application form from the conference website. The provisional deadline for submissions is 15 January 2013.

CFP: The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding

The Rumi Forum and sponsoring academic centers in Washington area invite proposals international symposium on the Hizmet Movement and peacebuilding, in Washington, DC, on October 24-26, 2013. 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. 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. For more information contact the program committee at info@peaceduilding2013.org or see the Forum website.

CFP: 8th Annual AGS Graduate Student Conference

The American Graduate School in Paris invites submissions for its 8th Annual AGS Graduate Student Conference. This year’s theme is “Identity and Gender Politics within International Relations.” The conference will be held April 18-19, 2013 at the American Graduate School in Paris. The aim of the conference is to analyze the impact of identity and gender—often conditioned by class, race, biology and sexuality—within the social and cultural framework of International Relations. Commonalities and intersections between these areas, as well as their impact on interstate and state governance, international conflict, and public awareness should be a main concern of conference contributors. Paper proposals are due by December 15, 2012. Please see conference website for the full call.

CFP: UACES 43rd Annual Conference

The program chairs invite proposals for the UACES 43rd Annual Conference taking place in Leeds, 2-4 September 2013. This is an interdisciplinary conference covering all aspects of European Studies. The hosts expect 300-400 research papers will be presented over the three days of the conference. UACES welcomes contributions on all areas of contemporary European Studies from across academic disciplines including law, economics, geography, history, sociology, public policy and politics. The organizers accept proposals from established academics, practitioners and well-prepared doctoral students. You may submit your panel or paper proposal online by January 18, 2013.

First Global South International Studies Conference

You are cordially invited by the Global South Caucus of ISA to join us virtually on November 29-December 1 for the First Global South International Studies Conference. The conference will be streaming live on the internet. Under the direction of Program Chair Imad Mansour, a dedicated team of Sciences Po–Menton students will receive questions and transmit them to our participants. There is a special website set up for the conference and you are welcome to follow the conference on Twitter. Technology will allow us to communicate with scholars particularly in the Global South.

CFA: International Policy Summer Institute

IPSI announces the opening of applications for the 2013 International Policy Summer Institute (IPSI), the third annual weeklong professional development program held in Washington, D.C. for professors (all ranks) and post-docs in the field of international affairs interested in strengthening the relationship between scholars of international relations and the broader foreign policy community. IPSI, which is part of the overall Bridging the Gap Program co-sponsored by American University, UC Berkeley and Duke University with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, has had great success in its first two years. The intensive curriculum includes sessions with U.S. government officials, policy journal editors, think tanks, media training, other academics engaged in policy relevant work, and other activities. The core goal is to teach participants how to develop and articulate their research for a policy audience, what policy-makers are looking for when they look to IR scholarship, whom to target when sharing research, and which tools and avenues of dissemination are effective and appropriate. The Institute also provides a forum for scholars to develop professional networks with their colleagues and with the broader policy community. Applications are due on January 16, 2013 at 5pm. Please see the institute website for more information.

CFP: Annual MPSA Conference

The Midwest Political Science Association has informed us that there is still time for graduate students who may be interested in presenting at the 71st Annual MPSA Conference, April 11-14, 2013. Chicago, IL. The deadline for proposals for paper presentations was in October, but the deadline for poster presentations is at the end of this month. Discussants and panel chairs are also needed. You may submit your proposal online by November 30, 2012.