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Call for Editors: International Studies Perspectives

The ISA Publications Committee is calling for proposals from individuals or teams to succeed the current editorial team of Profs. David Kinsella and Birol Yesilada. Only those with academic affiliations and access to institutional resources should apply. Duties will commence in late 2009 or early 2010 for a five year term.  The Executive Committee of the International Studies Association will make a recommendation to the organization’s Governing Council regarding the new assignment of editorial duties for International Studies Perspectives at the 2009 annual meetings in New York.

For parties interested in submitting a proposal:  A mission statement for the journal can be accessed here.  Likewise, a description of editorial duties, and guidelines for proposal writers may be found on that same page.  A recommendation for new editors must be given by the Publications Committee to the Executive Committee by August 22, 2008.  Appointment of the new Editor(s) will be approved at the 2009 ISA meetings for a five year term beginning in 2010.   There will also be some transitional duties during late 2009.  The International Studies Association will provide a subvention to the Editor(s) of approximately $30,000 annually to support the editorial project. 

Applications should be submitted to Brian M. Pollins, ISA Publications Committee Chair, in electronic form only, please at pollins.1@osu.edu .  Applications should be received  no later than June 30, 2008, although applications will be accepted until an appointment is recommended by the committee.

Questions about the process of selecting the editor(s) or the editorial duties involved are likely addressed in materials found on the web page listed above.  Any additional questions are very welcome, and may be addressed to the Chair of the Publications Committee, Brian M. Pollins, at pollins.1@osu.edu, or (614) 309-1867.  Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ISA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Call for Editors: Foreign Policy Analysis

The ISA Publications Committee is calling for proposals from individuals or teams to succeed the current editorial team led by Prof. Doug Van Belle.  Only those with academic affiliations and access to institutional resources should apply.  Duties will commence in late 2009 or early 2010 for a five year term.  The Executive Committee of the International Studies Association will make a recommendation to the organization’s Governing Council regarding the new assignment of editorial duties for Foreign Policy Analysis at the 2009 annual meetings in New York.

For parties interested in submitting a proposal:  A mission statement for the journal can be accessed at here.  Likewise, a description of editorial duties, and guidelines for proposal writers may be found on that same page.  A recommendation for new editors must be given by the Publications Committee to the Executive Committee by August 22, 2008.  Appointment of the new Editor(s) will be approved at the 2009 ISA meetings for a five year term beginning in 2010. There will also be some transitional duties during late 2009.  The International Studies Association will provide a subvention to the Editor(s) of approximately $30,000 annually to support the editorial project. 

Applications should be submitted to Brian M. Pollins, ISA Publications Committee Chair, in electronic form only, please at pollins.1@osu.edu .  Applications should be received  no later than June 30, 2008, although applications will be accepted until an appointment is recommended by the committee.

Questions about the process of selecting the editor(s) or the editorial duties involved are likely addressed in materials found on the web page listed above.  Any additional questions are very welcome, and may be addressed to the Chair of the Publications Committee, Brian M. Pollins, at pollins.1@osu.edu, or (614) 309-1867.  Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ISA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

ISR Review Seeks Reviewers

As new editors of the International Studies Review (ISR) we are committed to continuing the journal’s traditions of intellectual rigor, methodological sophistication, and analytical diversity.  To that end, we are seeking scholars who are interested in reviewing books, article manuscripts, and forums for the journal.  If you are interested, please send your current position and affiliation, list of your research interests, and topics you would like to review to isr@uconn.edu.  Please note that ISR does not accept unsolicited book reviews.

–- Jennifer Sterling-Folker and Mark Boyer, ISR co-editors, University of Connecticut

International Relations - Students Perspectives

International Relations - Students Perspectives is a journal dedicated to publishing outstanding student papers from all over the world on International Relations. It is further aiming at providing students with a platform to communicate and share ideas with "Streitbar", a forum for discussing papers. The journal is now online with it's 3rd issue: www.irjournal.net. Contributions (9.000 words for articles, 4.000 words for discussion pieces) are always welcome! Submissions should be sent to C.Beyer@hull.ac.uk. Students interested in reviewing articles should also contact the editors using this email-address.

Routledge Essay Prize

GCP&S invites entries for the inaugural Routledge-GCP&S Essay Competition. This competition is designed to encourage outstanding new contributions to research on practical and theoretical questions posed by a rapidly globalising world. It seeks to attract new research into the international dimensions of political, economic and cultural life, and into the contradictions of an increasingly integrated yet fragmented world. Of specific interest are entries that look at events and developments that reverberate beyond the confines of a particular country, and those that are concerned with the sources and consequences of conflict, violence and insecurity, as well as the conditions and prospects for conflict transformation and peace-building. The winning essay will be refereed with a view to publication in Global Change, Peace and Security. The author will receive the Routledge-GCP&S Competition winner’s certificate as well as $US500 prize money. Submissions should be received by Nov. 9, 2007.

International Interactions Editorial Team

Under a new agreement, the quarterly journal International Interactions will be managed by the International Studies Association. Thus, the ISA Publications Committee is calling for proposals from individuals or teams to succeed Prof. Jacek Kugler as editor. Only those with university positions and access to university resources should apply. Duties will likely commence in late 2008 or early 2009 for a five year term. The Executive Committee of the International Studies Association will make a recommendation to the organization’s Governing Council regarding the assignment of editorial duties for International Interactions at the 2008 annual meetings in San Francisco.

For parties interested in submitting a proposal: A mission statement for the journal can be accessed here. Likewise, a description of editorial duties, and guidelines for proposal writers may be found on that same page. A recommendation for new editors must be given by the Publications Committee to the Executive Committee by December 31, 2007.

Appointment of the new Editor(s) will be approved at the 2008 ISA meetings for a five year term beginning in 2009. There will also be some transitional duties during late 2008. The International Studies Association will provide a subvention to the Editor(s) of approximately $15,000 annually to support the editorial project. Applications should be submitted to Brian M. Pollins, ISA Publications Committee Chair, in electronic form only, please at pollins.1@osu.edu . Applications should be received no later than October 31, 2007, although applications will be accepted until an appointment is recommended by the committee.

Questions about the process of selecting the editor(s) or the editorial duties involved are likely addressed in materials found on the web page listed above. Any additional questions are welcome, and may be addressed to the Chair of the Publications Committee, Brian M. Pollins, at pollins.1@osu.edu, or (614) 309-1867. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ISA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Farewell: Steven Poe

Dear Colleagues,

It is my extremely sad duty to inform you that Steve Poe, our editor in chief of International Studies Quarterly, a friend, and a major contributor to our profession, passed away last week.

Visitation is being held today in Denton Texas and he will be buried tomorrow. His family asked that instead of sending flowers people could make a donation to either the University of North Texas Peace Studies Program, or the William Penn Peace Studies Program.

Steve nurtured ISQ as if it was his own. And when we asked him for myriad "favors" to assist with other journals and publication issues he did it with great grace and professionalism. He was fun to chat with, and great pleasure to have as a colleague, and he died ever so young. I will miss him very much as I'm sure you will as well.

Thank you.

Tom Volgy
ISA Executive Director

JIRD Call for Editors

Journal of International Relations and Development: Call for a new Editor/Editorial Team (2008-2012)

The Central and East European International Studies Association (CEEISA) is looking for a new editorial team to take over the running of JIRD from the present Editor-in-Chief Stefano Guzzini, at the beginning of 2008.

As a CEEISA journal, published by Palgrave/Macmillan in association with the Centre of International Relations at the University of Ljubljana, JIRD strives to reflect the wide range of interests in International Relations and International Political Economy. It addresses a range of global issues and
leading theory debates. An important part of its mission is to stimulate and disseminate theory-aware research and scholarship in Central and Eastern Europe and throughout the international academic community.

The CEEISA wishes to maintain the high international standing that the journal has achieved in the past decade, and is therefore looking for a new editor with the strength and institutional support to sustain the tradition and position established by the previous editors. The post may be filled by either an editor
or an editorial team headed by one person. The successful applicant/applying team must be based permanently at a European university or research institute, be fluent in English and have an internationally recognised track record of scholarship. The length of the tenure is expected to be four years.

Applicants should send the following information:

1. a statement of expressing interest in editing the journal, and a vision for
the journal in the next four years;

2. a full resume and, if applicable, a full resume of all the suggested members of the Editorial Team - preference may be given to applicants who have included a scholar from the Central and Eastern European region as a member of their Editorial Team;

3. a letter from the Home Institution stating its commitment to support the potential editor. A statement about the provided financial and administrative support by the Home Institution could be an advantage in the selection process.

The successful applicant will have at their disposal an Editorial Assistant based at the Centre of International Relations, and/or some financial support to organise the editorial work at his or her Home Institution.

Please send your submissions via e-mail to Zlatko Sabic at zlatko.sabic@guest.arnes.si. Applications will close on 1 October 2007. It is envisaged that the handover process starts on 1 January 2008, and under any circumstances is to be completed by 30 June 2008.