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AGS International Graduate Student Conference 2023: Russia's War in Ukraine: The Implications, Aftermaths, and Possible End? The American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) is now accepting submissions for its 2023 International Graduate Student Conference on the theme: Russia's War in Ukraine: The Implications, Aftermaths, and Possible End. Date and Location Friday, April 28, 2023 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CET At the American Graduate School in Paris Theme and objectives The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seemingly destroyed peace in Europe brought on by decades of carefully crafted security architecture, yet, has highlighted global solidarity for Ukrainians and arguably has pushed states to find innovative ways to overcome challenges emphasized by the conflict. This cataclysmic historical moment seems to add fuel to the fire of a world already troubled with multiple monumental events happening at once. It is imperative that global citizens critically analyze not only the challenges brought on by an unsubstantiated war but potential successes that can be extracted upon further scrutiny. This is an opportunity to open dialogue and address the critical political, economic, and diplomatic implications of Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal invasion of Ukraine. This conference seeks to discuss the outcomes, positive or negative, that have already occurred in the past and will occur in the upcoming, highly anticipated winter months, a season that is expected to expose the true winners and losers in international relations and global leadership. CIA Director William Burns described Putin as someone who “is betting now that he is going to be tougher than the Ukrainians, the Europeans, the Americans...”. This conference seeks to analyze the numerous consequences, and impacts, both positive and negative, as well as potential resolutions to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This one-day in-person conference will bring together innovative thinkers including graduate, postgraduate, and senior undergraduate students, professionals, advocates, and global citizens to discuss a challenging and profound topic from varying vantage points - political, economic, social, cultural, legal, and philosophical. Possible themes and approaches For consideration to present on panels, your paper must be related to the field of International Relations. Possible approaches surrounding the theme of the conference:
Organizers This conference is organized by graduate students enrolled in the American Graduate School’s Ph.D. and MA programs in International Relations and Diplomacy in partnership with Arcadia University. It is coordinated by Renée Stoute (Ph.D. Candidate 2024) 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 28th, 2022, from 9 am to 6 pm CET. It will be held at Reid Hall, on the campus of the American Graduate School in Paris, 4 Rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris in the 6th arrondissement Who can submit This is a conference intended for graduate students, but senior undergraduates with faculty, professor, academic or professional recommendations (from fields relating to the conference theme) may also apply. How to submit and submission deadlines While attendance is open to all, participation on panels is selective. 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: • Research topic/ topic of your paper, methodology (if applicable) • University affiliation (degrees earned and those in the process of concentration and completion) • Professional affiliation (if applicable) • Prior conference presentation experience (if applicable) • Letter of reference from institution faculty (required for senior undergraduate students outside of AGS) 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 ● Abstract due by: January 9th, 2023 ● Working draft (as close to completion, as is) due by: April 9th, 2023 Fees and Conditions All presenters (attending in person or virtually) will be required to pay a non-refundable 50-euro registration fee. This fee will serve as a contribution toward organizational and administrative costs. Note that it does not cover personal costs such as transportation, accommodation, etc. All fees are payable online at https://ags.flywire.com. The registration fee is due within 10 days of acceptance of their abstract. days Applicants are only fully confirmed after having paid the registration fee, with fees due If accepted candidates cannot attend after confirming their participation in the conference, the registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance for those who do not present a paper is free. The registration fee is waived for AGS students who present a paper. Contact and RSVP For any questions about the conference and to RSVP, please contact Renée Stoute by email at conference@ags.edu Graduate School Student Conference Committee |
