Call for Papers
Share Your Research with the International Academic Community
We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for presentation at the International Studies Conference 2026. We welcome original research that contributes to theoretical and empirical understanding of international relations, global governance, and regional dynamics.
Conference Themes & Sub-Topics
Select a theme that aligns with your research
Geopolitics & Regional Security
- Geo-politics and shifting global power structures
- War, genre, and political critique
- Border management and frontier control
- Peacebuilding in Afghanistan: agreements, successes, and failures
- State hegemony, resistance, and regional stability
Governance, Democracy & Political Change
- Democratic governance, public space, and resistance
- Changing electoral and political trends
- Politics of identities and representation
- Law, human rights, and gender rights
- Memory, history, and political narratives
Conflict, Society & Radicalization
- Religion, difference, and political violence
- Youth radicalization and extremism
- Conflict transformation and social cohesion
- Periphery within a periphery: marginalization and power
- Social movements and grassroots resistance
Media, Communication & Political Mobilization
- Media, social media, and disinformation
- Social networking and political mobilization
- Digital activism and public opinion
- Narrative construction in conflict zones
Climate, Development & Sustainability
- Climate change and environmental security
- Development in the Global South
- Development narratives: donor fatigue and sustainability
- Economic transformation and inclusive growth
- Globalization, conflict, and local economies
Migration, Borders & Transnationalism
- Migration, diaspora, refugees, and IDPs
- Borders, mobility, and transnational imaginaries
- Frontier regions as spaces of connection and separation
- Human security and cross-border governance
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts should be 250-300 words
- Full papers should be 5,000-8,000 words
- Follow APA or Chicago citation style
- All submissions must be original and unpublished work
- Co-authored papers are welcome (maximum 2 authors)
- Submit papers in MS Word format (.doc or .docx)
Review Process
Your submission journey from abstract to presentation
Abstract Submission
Submit your abstract through the online portal by March 1, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
Applicants will be notified via by March 10, 2026
Payment
Submission of fee within 10 Days of Abstract Acceptance
Paper
Submission
Submission of full paper before April 20, 2026
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these key deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline
March 1, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
March 10, 2026
Full Paper
Submission
April 20, 2026
Conference
Dates
July 8–12, 2026
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