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AGS International Graduate Student Conference 2022 The Post-Covid World Dis/Order - Opportunities and/or Challenges? Event date: Friday, April 29, 2022, 9 am to 6 pm 5 CET The American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) is now accepting paper submissions for its International Graduate Student Conference on the theme: The Post-Covid World Dis/Order - Opportunities and/or Challenges? Theme and objectives Governments, economies, health systems and societies have been, and continue to be, significantly impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the largest global crisis since the Second World War. As the world continues to combat the virus, the effects of the pandemic amplify existing and new systemic challenges within international relations, while formulating tools, methods and perspectives with which to carve a new path forward. In efforts to support governments on maneuvering the consequences of the pandemic, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, launched the UN Response to Covid-19.1 This goal of the initiative is to address the socioeconomic, humanitarian and human rights aspects of the crisis, as well as proffer a favorable recovery process for all societies. During the recent UN General Assembly, Secretary General Guterres conveyed the following, as it relates to progress (or lack thereof) pertaining to the global crisis: “The world is facing a moment of truth and the time has come to restore trust and inspire hope. And I do have hope. The problems we have created are problems we can solve.” This moment in history offers a unique lens through which to assess the comprehensive balance of risk, while simultaneously considering the range of opportunities which might be leveraged through the pandemic and its aftermath, with the aim of reconstruction, and building a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous world. The Post-Covid World will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion for years to come, not only in international relations, but within a myriad of disciplines throughout the world. In an attempt to discuss the various impacts, consequences, and potential solutions of the Post-Covid World Dis/order, this one-day, virtual conference will bring together inquisitive minds - graduate, postgraduate, senior undergraduate students, and practitioners (from NGOs, government agencies and international organizations). Participation on panels is selective. Attendance is open to all. For consideration to present on panels, your paper must be related to the field of International Relations and Diplomacy. Possible themes surrounding the Post-Covid World Dis/order are:
This conference is organized by graduate students enrolled in the American Graduate School’s PhD and MA programs in International Relations and Diplomacy in partnership with Arcadia University. It is coordinated by Jacinda Carlisle (PhD Candidate 2026) and the Graduate Student Association under the faculty supervision of Professor Ruchi Anand. Selected conference papers will be published in the Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, an online, open-source, peer-reviewed academic journal published jointly by Arcadia University and the American Graduate School in Paris (https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/agsjournal/). Date and location The AGS International Graduate Student Conference will take place on Friday, April 29th, 2022, from 9am to 6pm CET. It will be held at Reid Hall, on the campus of the American Graduate School in Paris, 4 Rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris - steps away from the Luxembourg Gardens and the French Senate. It will also be held virtually via Zoom. Who can submit This is a conference intended for graduate students, but senior undergraduates with faculty, professor, academic or professional recommendation (from fields relating to the conference theme) may also apply. How to submit Abstracts should be 200 to 350 words and submitted electronically to conference@ags.edu as an attachment (Microsoft Word or PDF). The subject line should include the name of the candidate as well as “AGS Conference Abstract Submission.” Please also give a potential, if not finalized, title for your paper/presentation. In addition, please include the following:
Full papers are not necessary but highly suggested before the final presentation. Note that for submissions selected for publication in the Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, a completed draft will be required two weeks after the conference. Submission deadlines
Fees and Conditions Fees All accepted candidates attending and participating in person or virtually will be required to pay a non-refundable 50-euro registration fee (registration fees are waived for AGS students who present a paper). All fees are payable via bank transfer to AGS (International Bank Account Number (IBAN): FR76 1020 7004 2621 2150 2489 051 and Bank Identification Code (BIC): CCBPFRPPMTG) and will help to pay for organizational and administrative costs. These fees do not cover personal costs to the applicant, such as transportation, accommodation, etc. Applicants are only fully confirmed after having paid the registration fee, with fees due from accepted candidates within 10 days of receiving the acceptance letter. In the event that accepted candidates are unable to attend after having confirmed their participation in the conference, the registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance for those who do not present a paper is free. Contact For any questions about the conference, please feel free to contact Jacinda Carlisle by email at conference@ags.edu AGS Conference Committee Tel: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94 |
