The International Studies Association (ISA) is deeply concerned over the problems the current US travel bans pose for the ability of its members to participate in the association’s scholarly activities taking place in the US. The ISA is the largest and most respected scholarly association in the field, counting over 7000 members in over 120 countries. 

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We are pleased to announce the preliminary program for the International Studies Association South Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on October 8–9, 2021. You can view the preliminary program at https://www.isanet.org/Conferences/South-Atlanta-2021/Program. Please register for the program by September 10, 2021 to ensure your place on the program. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta in October!

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We are pleased to announce the preliminary program for the IS-ISSS Joint Annual Conference 2021, “Emerging Conflict Domains”, which will be held on November 12 to 14 at Indiana University, Bloomington. We are excited to announce that Sean Lynn-Jones, the former editor of International Security, will join us as the keynote speaker at Saturday’s dinner. Please note that the early registration deadline is September 15. You can view the preliminary program at https://www.isanet.org/Conferences/IS-ISSS-Bloomington-2021/Program. We look forward to seeing you in Bloomington!

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The International Studies Association, one of the oldest interdisciplinary associations dedicated to understanding international, transnational and global affairs, is seeking to hire a highly creative, energetic and forward-thinking scholar-practitioner in the International Studies field to fill the position of Director of Professional Development and Emerging Scholar Advocacy. Founded in 1959, ISA’s more than 7,000 members span the globe – comprising academics, practitioners, policy experts, private sector workers and independent researchers, among others. The Association has long served as a central hub for the exchange of ideas and for networking and programmatic initiatives among those involved in the study, teaching and practice of International Studies. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2021.

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We were deeply saddened by the passing of our mentor and friend Michael D. Ward on 9 July 2021. Mike had a huge impact on the profession and innumerable people within it and his passing is tremendous loss for the disciple and the many colleagues, students, and friends he touched. We extend our deep sympathies to Mike’s, family Sandra and Chris. It will take a long time for many of us to process the absence of Mike in our lives and accept that we will never share another laugh or an eureka moment together. However, we will treasure the many memories that we have of Mike, and try to honor his legacy by trying to show the same kind of generosity and mentoring that Mike showered upon us. We plan to honor Mike at a roundtable at the 2022 ISA annual meeting.

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We recently asked ISA members to take part in a virtual engagement survey. The results indicated that membership would like to see more virtual programming offered throughout the year. The ISA Headquarters is excited to announce a new initiative that will provide our sub-units (Committees, Sections, Caucuses, and Regions) and our partner organizations the opportunity to showcase the valuable work they do for the Association and allow our members to share their expertise on both academic and professional development matters. This Virtual Content initiative will include monthly live events and video and/or audio recordings that will be placed in our online platforms. If you want to be involved in any of these events or have ideas for more, please let Lembe Tiky know: lembe.tiky@isanet.org. Stay tuned and get ready to jump on board!

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