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AGS Annual Graduate Student Conference |
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Thursday, 24 November 2011 11:47 |
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Every year, the American Graduate School in Paris hosts an conference on a specific theme of international relations, organized by graduate students enrolled in its International Relations and Diplomacy programs under the faculty supervision of Professor Ruchi Anand.
The AGS International Graduate Student Conference is open to Master and Ph.D. students from around the world, as well as scholars, researchers and professionals from think tanks, NGOs, Intergovernmental Organizations, governmental agencies, and research centers.
Each annual edition focuses on a different theme of International Relations.
Through information, debate, and dialogue, this AGS International Graduate Student Conference offers a platform for exchanges of ideas on a broad range of issues and challenges related to international relations. The aims to contribute innovative approaches to the advancement of that field.
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Previous editions
In the previous years, conferences have covered the following themes:
2013:
Identity and Gender Politics within International Relations
2012:
The Roles and Challenges of Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Inclusion and Exclusion in a Globalized World
2011:
The Politics of Disaster: The Mitigation, Management, and International Response to Environmental Crises
2010:
Evolving Borders: Identity and Affiliation in a Volatile International Landscape
2009:
Democracy in the 21st Century: Relevant, Redundant or Risk?
2008:
Searching Beyond the State: Intercultural Dialogue and Alternative Approaches to International Politics
2007:
Current Challenges and Future Trends in International Security
2006:
Order and Disorder in a Changing World
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AGS Graduate Student Conference 2011: Call for Papers |
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Tuesday, 18 January 2011 00:00 |
The Politics of Disaster: The Mitigation, Management and International Response to Environmental Crises
May 26 & 27, 2011
Environmental disasters have been afflicting mankind for millennia. Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, drought, and in modern times, industrial calamities number only a few of the destructive forces that have continually plagued life on Earth. In the ensuing months and years following these crises communities, governments, aid agencies and NGOs have banded together to assist in the relief and recovery process. As a result, questions arise as to the efficacy and frequency of the fiscal, environmental and social responses to these disasters. As the world's population continues to grow exponentially, the instances of natural and man-made disasters are increasing in both size and scope.
The goal of this conference is to explore the myriad of historical responses, as well as the potential theoretical solutions to future crises. The impacts of these crises are broad, as are the disciplines that explore their consequences. The organizers seek a wide range of topics and faculties that will contribute to this discourse. Topics may include, but are not limited to legal/ arbitrative responses, environmental/ ecological impacts, state and non-state relief efforts and the development movements present during these events.
To submit a paper
Abstracts and Papers (in English) may be submitted and questions may be addressed to conference@ags.edu.
Abstracts of 500 words will be accepted for consideration. Please include the name of your advisor/professor, university affiliation and degree program with your abstract.
All participants will be required to submit a full paper by April 29th, 2011. Non-submission of full papers by this date may lead to exclusion from the conference. Selected papers may be considered for publication on the AGS online journal, to be launched in 2011.
Presentations are in English.
Conference Location
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Deadlines
Fees and Conditions
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A non-reimbursable participation fee of 25 Euros may be paid here upon acceptance.
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The Graduate Student Conference Committee will provide visa letters upon request, as well as the possibility of housing.
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Scholarships are available to a limited number of participants. To download a scholarship application please click here. Applications can be found  here.
Organization
Graduate Student Conference Committee
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Email: conference@ags.edu |
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7th Annual AGS Graduate Student Conference: Call for Papers |
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Tuesday, 18 January 2011 00:00 |
The Roles and Challenges of Diplomacy in the 21st Century:
Inclusion and Exclusion in a Globalized World
April 19-20, 2012
Call for Proposals Deadline: February 20th, 2012
Final Notice of Acceptance: March 5th, 2012
Final Paper Submission Deadline: April 2nd, 2012
Conference Theme
Since its induction, diplomacy is at the core of international relations and holds primary responsibility for the development and implementation of foreign policy. It is recognized that the work of traditional diplomacy, focused principally on bilateral relations between states and working in conjunction with international and multinational organizations, remains an essential core of state conduct in international relations. However, profound changes in the foreign policy environment after the end of the Cold War and especially in the 21st century have challenged the approach and implementation of conduct in foreign relations.
As globalization continues to push governments toward interdependence and cooperation, the field must reassess the application of diplomacy. Central to these shifts are evolving transnational challenges on policy agendas, including but not limited to, changing security paradigms after the attacks of September 11, 2001, environmental issues and natural disasters, popular democratic movements of the Colored Revolutions and the Arab Spring, and the global financial crisis. The increasing significance of non-state actors and organizations in the international system pose a challenge to traditional paradigms of bilateral statecraft. These challenges put into question the conduct of traditional diplomacy and add significant new functions and activities to the diplomat's portfolio. It is under these tenants that scholars must critically question whether the shifts in systemic order, dynamic new actors and transnational challenges can be addressed by traditional approaches to diplomacy and whether they endorse inclusion or expose exclusionary practices.
Conference Subthemes
In order to promote research and discussion regarding these trends and the challenges or roles of diplomatic approaches in the 21st century, the AGS invites proposals for papers falling into, but not limited to, the following general themes:
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Polarity and the international systemic: shifting paradigms of power and diplomacy
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Relevancy of the state in the international system and diplomacy
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Diplomacy and the role of democratic transition and regime change
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Inclusive and exclusive politics of recognition and legitimacy in the international system
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Projections of state power: hierarchy amongst great powers, the core and the periphery
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Transversal politics and the reframing of diplomatic perspectives
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Emergence of non-traditional approaches and sectors: multi-track and public diplomacies
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Interdependence, diplomacy and the globalized World
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Statecraft in conflict: preventative diplomacy and conflict management
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Media, communications, and their role in diplomacy and dissemination
Abstract Proposal and Paper Submission
We cordially invite graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral scholars from a wide spectrum of academic disciplines to submit abstract proposals appropriate to the above themes. The research may be of either a theoretical or empirical nature. While the purview of this conference focuses on the effect of emerging challenges on diplomacy, relevant abstract proposals on work contributing in a broader sense to the debate will be considered. The conference will be held in English. Submitted work should also follow this guideline.
New extended deadline for proposal submission: February 20, 2012
Proposals up to 600 words in length should be sent in electronic form to conference@ags.edu. The subject line of the cover email should be entitled “AGS Conference 2012 Abstract Proposal Submission” and your name. Your abstract proposal should include your tentative paper title, research question and a 600 word abstract proposal outlining your topic focus and expected findings. We also request within your abstract proposal to include your name, university or institution of affiliation, degree(s) earned or in process and substantive concentration of your academic work.
Notification of acceptance by the conference committee will be made on a rolling basis; however applicants will be notified no later than March 5th, 2012. After notification of acceptance:
Final papers are to be submitted by April 2nd, 2012 in electronic form to conference@ags.edu.
Fees and Conditions
All accepted presenters will be required to pay a non-refundable 25-Euro registration fee (click here for online payment).
The conference committee will provide visa letters upon request to accepted presenters. Please note that conference participants will be responsible for ensuring that their visa application be done within the deadlines required by their consulates.
While the expenses in association with participation, including accommodation, transportation, and personal costs are the explicit responsibility of the applicant, AGS will be offering limited financial grants for noteworthy applicants. If you are interested, please indicate in your submission email, including a brief paragraph describing your financial needs. All applicants noting interest in applying for the grant will be notified at a later date with more details.
Conference Location
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Organization
Graduate Student Conference Committee
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Email: conference@ags.edu
For any questions on the conference or submission, please feel free to contact Ryan Godfrey, Student Conference Coordinator or Dr. Ruchi Anand, Conference Faculty Advisor at conference@ags.edu. |
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8th Annual AGS Graduate Student Conference: Call for Papers |
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Tuesday, 18 January 2011 00:00 |
Identity and Gender Politics Within International Relations
April 18-19, 2013
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED DEADLINE: 15 JANUARY, 2013
FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 MARCH 2013
Conference Theme
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.”
From a growing number of individuals in policy forming positions who operate beyond the constraints of traditional hegemonic masculinity, to an increase in gendered political groups responding progressively to cultural and governmental structures and policies, the discourse on identity and gender politics has had a resurgence in recent years. As a result, this theme has become one of necessity for academics and practitioners to re-evaluate when contributing to a contemporary discourse in International Relations.
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.
Possible Sub-Themes with Examples of Directions include (but are not limited to)
Gender-based Movements:
Gender and Violence:
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Why are women targets? Causes of traditional and unconventional forms of violence
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Political impact of gender-based groups in response to crisis, violence and war
Gender and Leadership:
Gender and Education:
Gender and Poverty:
Gender and Race, Sexual Orientation, Biology, Culture, etc.:
About the Annual AGS Graduate Student Conference
The conference is student-led and –organized, and offers a forum for connecting the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with real-world application, inviting discussion from students, academics and professionals alike on a new theme each year.
For more information about the Annual AGS Graduate Student Conference, please click here.
How to Submit the Abstract and Final Paper
Submissions will be accepted from graduate and post-graduate level candidates, specifically students, teachers, and professional practitioners. Abstracts are to be no longer than 500 words and submitted electronically to conference@ags.edu as an attachment. The subject line should include the name of the candidate as well as “AGS Conference Abstract Submission.” If accepted, the subject line should include the name of the candidate as well as “AGS Conference Final Paper Submission.”
Additional Information (Abstract):
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Research question
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Paper title (a working title is satisfactory)
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University affiliation (degrees earned and those in the process of concentration and completion)
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Professional affiliation (if applicable)
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If the applicant has prior conference presentation experience.
Fees and Conditions
All accepted candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable 30-euro registration fee (payable here) that will help pay for organizational and administrative costs. This fee does not cover personal costs to the applicant, such as transportation, accommodation, etc.
Small financial assistance will potentially be made available to accepted candidates in the future. Please note that this assistance will not be large enough to cover airfare or accommodation.
For Visa information, transportation and housing please click here
Conference Location
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Website: www.ags.edu
Contact
Graduate Student Conference Committee
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Email: conference@ags.edu
For questions about the conference, feel free to contact Javed Hashmi, Student Conference Coordinator, at conference@ags.edu |
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AGS Graduate Student Conference 2014 |
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Tuesday, 18 January 2011 00:00 |
9th AGS Annual Graduate Student Conference
Cyber-Developments in International Relations:
Impacts on an Evolving World
17-18 April 2014
This conference is open to the general public. If you wish to attend, please contact conference@ags.edu or fill in the contact form on the right.
Today’s world is rapidly evolving at a rate where relationships are not longer guided and conducted by physical presence, close proximity and whispered words. Today’s world is not willing to hold on to traditional forms of diplomacy and governance that have dominated conventional thinking for the last century. Today’s world is not afraid to step outside the boundaries of convention in order to push the human race forward.
The theme of the AGS Conference this year is geared towards addressing the challenges that globalization has placed on our current generation. In a world of International Relations, where new forms of security, social media, human rights and corporate lobbying are having profound effects on the international climate, it is necessary to learn about these changes and challenges. It is vital that current and future practitioners and academics are made more aware of the challenges being faced for our future.
This is part of our goal for the 9th annual student conference: “Cyber Developments in International Relations.” The conference will seek to examine the current atmosphere within the diplomatic and international relations landscape and analyze the impact that social media has on government initiatives and the global public square, as well as its impact on education and on human rights. The conference will also explore the possibilities of how interstate and intrastate governance is affected via cyberspace, whether economically, politically or socially.
Scholars, practitioners and graduate students from countries all around the world will present and discuss such themes regarding cyber-development as it relates to cyber-security, social media impact, cyber-activism, etc.
By connecting practitioners and students, this conference will aim to provoke lively discussion and develop ideas for furthering the development of International Relations into a modernized international sphere.
See Conference Schedule
See Call for Papers
Conference Location
American Graduate School in Paris
34, rue de Fleurus
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Website: www.ags.edu
Contact
Graduate Student Conference Committee
American Graduate School in Paris
101 boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 94
Email: conference@ags.edu
For questions about the conference, feel free to contact Stefan De Las, Student Conference Coordinator, at conference@ags.edu |
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Graduate Student Conference 2010: Call for Papers |
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 14:33 |
Evolving Borders: Identity and Affiliation in a Volatile International Landscape
June 1 & 2, 2010
As a field of inquiry which took for granted the centrality of the state in world affairs, no issue has so agitated contemporary International Relations as the possible decline of state relevance. The major IR debates of the 20th Century focused on the relationship between the state and the individual, between hegemonic and peripheral states, and between blocs of states linked together in political superstructures. However, as states authority declines, and new post-state forms of organization arise, it seems inevitable that other modes of human affiliation must also arise. Transportation, communications, migration, and evolving economic and legal structures all tie humanity together across national borders. Religion, language, ethnicity, ideology, geography, culture, trade relations, and countless other constructions provide means by which people can understand themselves and form identities, and by which groups can include some people and exclude others. If the borders of the 20th century separated the territory of nation-states, what will new borders separate? Will national citizenship remain a valuable piece of identity, or will new affiliations take precedence? If states retain their central role in IR, how will they cope with interstate and non-state forces, and how will borders and state identity be affected? Along what fault lines, if any, must world affairs ultimately be re-organized? How will we think of ourselves, and what will be the future of “us” and “them?” The volatile 21st Century world demands answers to these pressing questions.
Presentations are in English.
To submit a paper
Abstracts and Papers may be submitted or questions may be addressed to conference@ags.edu.
Abstracts of 500 words will be accepted for determination of participation. If entire papers are submitted, please include a 500‐word abstract. All participants will be required to submit a full paper four weeks before the conference.
Deadlines
Conference Location
American Graduate School, Paris, France
101, boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris
Fees and Conditions
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Upon acceptance a participation fee of 25 Euros may be paid online here
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The Graduate Student Conference Committee will provide visa letters upon request
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Housing with AGS students is possible
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Travel grants are available to a limited number of participants
Organizer
The Graduate Student Conference Committe of the American Graduate School in Paris
Contact: conference@ags.edu |
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In addition to the many benefits of studying international relations in a highly specialized program, located in a dynamic city that fosters learning the discipline, my overall experience at AGS has been enhanced by an outstanding administrative staff that is diligent, professional and, above all, friendly. Their tireless efforts are key in making the experience of AGS students positive. I have done my best to thank them with good French desserts and bad American humor!