Dear students, junior scholars, and researchers,

We are pleased to invite you to the World Congress 2020, taking place in Vienna, Austria, April 21-24, 2020, under the guiding theme "Democracy, Identity and Power", organised by the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) in cooperation with the Central European University (CEU).

IAPSS is an international organisation led by both students and young-professionals passionate about politics, economics, and international relations and willing to continue their education outside of university. Through our publications, regional meetups for members, and annual World Congress, we want to provide a forum for members to engage in meaningful political dialogue with ambitious scholars and to publish their ideas through our vast digital infrastructure.

One of the challenges facing many post-graduates is the ability to stay politically engaged. While university can offer students a sphere for political debate and exploration, this sort of community and access to opportunities may be difficult to find outside of academia. Learning and community-growth can continue outside of formal academic institutions, and IAPSS provides the opportunity to do so.

The IAPSS 2020 World Congress, our flagship event, brings together IAPSS members with political figures, policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and change-makers to address major problems facing the world; delve into major topics through discussion and debate; and network with high-level stakeholders. If you are interested in presenting your paper, you are kindly requested to submit your abstract by 17 February 2020.

Many of our members publish their work in our journal, and our Congress offers a space for authors to share and promote their published work.

Theme: Democracy, Identity and Power

Sub-themes:

Given the width of the theme of Democracy, Identity and Power, we welcome contributions focusing on a variety of perspectives. The topics addressed at the conference include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Political Theory and State Philosophy
Contemporary Governance
Political Psychology, Affection and Contentious Politics
Politics of Crisis
Regional Power Dynamics and Geopolitics
Regime Change, Democratization, Backsliding
(Non-Violent) Protests, Revolutions and Social Movements
Citizen-State-Relations, Civil Society and Public Opinion
Civil-Military Relations, Security Agencies, Non-State Actors
Cyberspace and Politics, Digitalization
Representation, Elections and Voting Behavior
Migration, Borders and Conflict
Natural Resources, Climate Change

Guidelines for Abstract Submissions:

Please send us your abstract of no more than 250 words through the online form at www.iapss.org. This form will include the name of the author(s), the title of the paper, key words, home university, and email address(es).

Full papers should be submitted via the available online form at www.iapss.org by March 31, 2020.

Please see the attachments for further information or visit our IAPSS WC Website.


IAPSS World Congress 2020 Facts:

When: April 21st -24th 2020

Where: Central European University, Vienna, Austria

For who: Bachelor, Master, PhD Students

Abstract Deadline: February 17th 2020

More information and registration: www.iapss.org/events/world-congress/



We are looking forward to hearing back from you very soon!

With kind regards,


Ahmet Kaan Ketboga
Panels Coordinator
World Congress Team

International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS)
Postbox 9108 | 6500HK Nijmegen | The Netherlands
wcpanels@iapss.org

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