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MEMS PhD Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2010
Middle East & Mediterranean Studies Department, School of Arts and Humanities, King’s College London
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/humanities/depts/med/
CONFERENCES
TITLE STATE, SOCIETY AND ECONOMY IN THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST, MIDDLE EAST PHD STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, LONDON MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE, SOAS
DESCRIPTION
The conference themes are wide ranging, and shall include, but are not limited to, the following indicative themes: Cooperation and conflict; Gender and sexuality; Globalisation, regionalism and international integration; Identities within and beyond the nation; Human rights, civil society and transition to democracy; The role of women in socio-economic development; The role of media, film and communications in social and political transformation; Trafficking, smuggling and the arms races; Religion in politics and society; Economic diversification in oil-based economies
DATES 7-8/5/2011 DEADLINE 15/1/2011 WHERE London, UK
HOW TO APPLY Applicants should submit an abstract of no more than 400 words along with a short CV (2 pages only) to [email protected] using ‗The Middle East PhD Students Conference‘ as the subject in your email
WEBSITE http://www.lmei.soas.ac.uk/
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE Private Email
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TITLE BRISMES ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2011, INSTITUTE OF ARAB AND ISLAMIC STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
DESCRIPTION
The central theme of the conference is intended to encourage presenters to move beyond the debates on radicalisation, security and terrorism which have pre-occupied many Middle East specialists since 9/11. The conference seeks to move the focus to what the peoples of the region themselves aspire to, and what the challenges are in their satisfying these aspirations. External assumptions of what Middle Eastern peoples aspire to have often proved inaccurate and unrealistic. The aspirations referred to are not only political, but also cultural, social, religious and economic. They may be reflected in historical as well as contemporary narratives. Perceptions of ―development‖ and ―progress‖ are meaningless without examining the reality of aspirations. Similarly, challenges depend on what the populations themselves actually want. In all of these dimensions, the emphasis will be to the bottom-up approach – a stress on the micro rather than the macro.
DATES 27-29/06/2011 DEADLINE 10/1/2011 WHERE Exeter, UK
HOW TO APPLY
Titles and abstracts (250 words) with a short biographical statement, contact details and affiliation should be sent to: Dr Lise Storm, Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4ND, United Kingdom. Alternatively, e-mail the abstract to [email protected] (marking the e-mail subject line: BRISMES 2011).
WEBSITE http://www.brismes.ac.uk/events/58-brismes-annual-conference-2011%20Minneapolis
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE BRISMES Website
TITLE PERSISTENT CONFLICT IN THE 21st CENTURY, LSE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
DESCRIPTION
This conference will address the issues of conflict duration, persistence, and recurrence front and center and will seek to shed light on these understudied and under-theorized dimensions of contemporary conflict. The conference seeks to foster a multi-disciplinary discussion. Proposals are welcome addressing any of the three broad themes of the conference, which are: Conflict Duration and the Stages of Conflict; Drivers of Conflict Persistence; External Interventions
DATES 25/6/2011 DEADLINE 4/1/2011 WHERE London, UK
HOW TO APPLY send a CV and a paper abstract of 300-500 words to Tom Kirk at [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.lse.ac.uk/Depts/global/
CONTACTS Dr. Iavor Rangelov at [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
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TITLE
3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MEDITERRANEAN WORLDS: CONVERGENCE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN: COMMERCE, CAPITAL AND TRADE ROUTES IN THE HISTORY OF A SEA, UNIVERSITY OF SALERNO
DESCRIPTION
The Mediterranean, in various literatures, is perceived as infinite: a sphere of unseen possibilities. Both the sea and its shores are intractably connected and in constant flux. Border, boundary, or bridge, the mass of water has for millennia been divisive or connective for those who inhabit its shores. Port cities on particular shores share a common hybrid and cosmopolitan, socio-economic and political structure. This is as true today as ever it was in the past: from pre-history to the 21st century. This interdisciplinary conference is organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Eastern Mediterranean University in collaboration with the Department of Historical and Social Sciences, University of Salerno, The Mediterranean Seminar and Research Centre of Trans-Mediterranean Studies-Institut für Kunstgeschichte, University of Bern.
DATES 6-9/9/2011 DEADLINE 28/2/2011 WHERE Salerno, Italy
HOW TO APPLY See website
WEBSITE http://www.medworlds.org/index.html
CONTACTS Dr. Luca Zavagno - [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
TITLE FIRST EURO-MEDITERRANEAN FORUM FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS, CHIOS INSTITUTE FOR MEDITERRANEAN AFFAIRS
DESCRIPTION
Organized by the Chios Institute for Mediterranean Affairs, in cooperation with the Hellenic Centre for European Studies (EKEM) and the Global Political Trends Center (GPoT), the Forum is intended to provide an open platform for exchanges and debates among postgraduate and doctoral students as well as young professionals engaged in research activities throughout the Mediterranean region. Areas of expertise are various and it includes: anthropology, sociology, history, geography, economics, law, international relations, political science, communication and media studies, migration, security and cultural studies.
DATES 13-15/4/2011 DEADLINE 31/1/2011 WHERE Istanbul, Turkey
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be under 35 years of age and should submit their Curriculum Vitae together with an abstract of 500 to 700 words. Abstracts must be written in English and include an original contribution to the academic debate. Proposals can be submitted electronically to [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.cima-online.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=72
CONTACTS Mathieu Rosselin: [email protected].
SOURCE Conference Website
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TITLE ISRAEL AS A JEWISH AND DEMOCRATIC STATE, 27TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR ISRAEL STUDIES, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION
The Zionist ideal of a Jewish and democratic society has been a central issue
since early settlements through the present. It continues to elicit celebration,
criticism and debate in the arts, academic disciplines and the public sphere. The
challenge of defining Israel also involves diplomatic relations, interactions
between Jews and Arabs inside Israel and the region, among Jews in Israel and
with the Diaspora, gender issues, the legal culture, the political system, and
perceptions of a collective past and future.
DATES 13-15/6/2011 DEADLINE 31/12/2010 WHERE Waltham,
MA; U.S.A.
HOW TO APPLY See website (Online Application Form)
WEBSITE http://www.aisisraelstudies.org/brandeis2011call.ehtml
CONTACTS Conference Coordinator - Rachel Litcofsky, [email protected]
SOURCE Association for Israeli Studies Website
TITLE HUMAN SECURITY AND SECURITY STRATEGY: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES IN A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
DESCRIPTION
The conference is open to young faculty in European Security Studies, post-doctoral and advanced doctoral level students, young practitioners from civil society groups, and policy staff from national governments and international organisations. The main theme of the conference is ―New Developments in EU Security Strategy‖: Human Security on Selected European Union Foreign Policy Agendas; The Development of EU Military Capabilities; Getting the Balance Right: Military and Civilian Tools of EU Conflict Management.
DATES 26-29/5/2011 DEADLINE 15/1/2011 WHERE Kiev, Ukraine
HOW TO APPLY
Interested scholars should submit an abstract of no more than 500 words, as well as full contact information and details of their current institutional affiliation and status. This information should be submitted in the body of an email and sent to Tatyana Malyarenko - [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.stefanwolff.com/projects/human-security-and-security-strategy
CONTACTS Dr. Tatyana Malyarenko, DonSUM - [email protected]
SOURCE Social Science News Newsletter
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TITLE ENGAGED CITIZENS? POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUTH, WOMEN, MINORITIES AND MIGRANT, PIDOP CONSORTIUM/UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA
DESCRIPTION
In many countries, conventional forms of political participation have declined in recent years, with growing levels of political apathy, disengagement from formal democratic processes and increasing distrust of, and lack of confidence in, political institutions. This democratic deficit poses a serious threat to the perceived legitimacy of governance. To understand and promote active citizenship, it is vital to examine how people conceive their role as citizens, how they develop a sense of belonging and ownership in their communities, and how they subjectively experience this role and sense of belonging. It is also essential to investigate a range of diverse groups, particularly marginalised groups that are at risk of political disengagement due to age, gender or ethnicity, if the aim is to develop effective policy and practical recommendations to reconfigure democracy where participation, ownership, diversity and pluralism are key words.
DATES 11-12/5/2011 DEADLINE 15/12/2010 WHERE Bologna, Italy
HOW TO APPLY Abstracts, which should be no longer than 300 words will be anonymously reviewed by the Scientific Committee should be submitted through the following webpage: http://www.pidop.unibo.it/paper-submission/individual-paper-submission/
WEBSITE http://www.pidop.unibo.it/paper-submission/
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE IPSA Newsletter
TITLE EMPOWERMENT AND THE SACRED: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE, INSTITUTE FOR COLONIAL AND POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
DESCRIPTION
Papers are welcome especially from postgraduates and early-career researchers, that address issues of the sacred and empowerment. Topics may include, but are by no means limited to: Concepts of Agency; Performances of Power: ; Histories and Historiography; Sacred Texts and Authority; Place, Space and Environment; Difference and Dialogue; Justice and Judgement; Secular/Sacred Power and the State; Re/Conceptualisations; Action, Motivation and Practice; Epistemologies and Aesthetics.
DATES 24-26/6/2011 DEADLINE 20/2/2011 WHERE Leeds, UK
HOW TO APPLY Submit 300 word abstracts, accompanied by a 100 word biography, for 20 minute papers to the conference organisers, Shivani Rajkomar and Lori Shelbourn, at [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.empowermentandthesacred.com
CONTACTS Shivani Rajkomar and Lori Shelbourn, at [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
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TITLE CONFERENCE ON SUPRANATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND EUROPEAN SECURITY, UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
DESCRIPTION
The conference aims to assess the role of European institutions in European security, as well as substantive security policies in Europe, in a multidisciplinary perspective. The EU is making strong inroads into areas of security traditionally reserved to states. Many scholars who analyse the EU's role in the security field tend to focus on military-related problems. However, given the characteristics of today's security problems, military capabilities do not represent the entire range of issues in security policies. Security concerns are increasingly triggered by fundamental challenges, such as terrorism, climate change, migration, and many other 'soft security issues', threats which have been fully expressed in the European Security Strategy (ESS) of 2003.
DATES 27-28/1/2011 DEADLINE 17/12/2010 WHERE Manchester,
UK
HOW TO APPLY
If interested in presenting a paper, send the following information to the organisers Dr Christian Kaunert ([email protected]) and Dr Sarah Leonard ([email protected]) by the listed deadling including an abstract of up to 250 words and your contact details: Name; Institution; Full Postal Address and Email address.
WEBSITE http://www.essex.ac.uk/ecpr/onlineservices/exchange/showentry.aspx?showID=1671
CONTACTS Organisers: Dr Christian Kaunert ([email protected] ) - Dr Sarah Leonard ([email protected] )
SOURCE ECPR Website
TITLE ASSESSING THE EU 2020 STRATEGY, WORKSHOP, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, DURHAM UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION
The workshop will focus on the EU policy responses to the 2007-09 global economic crisis analyzing the new EU2020 Strategy. The strategy introduces a new form of coordinative governance surveillance in the area of macroeconomic and fiscal governance on the basis of the introduction of the European Semester in 2011. The workshop is aimed at providing a forum for a critical dialogue on the mechanisms and the impact of the EU2020 strategy which brings together academic scholars, policy makers and stakeholders. Paper proposals on any aspect of the political, economic and social dimensions of the EU2020 strategy are welcome.
DATES 11/2/2011 DEADLINE 17/1/2011 WHERE Durham, UK
HOW TO APPLY Abstracts of paper proposals should be emailed to the network coordinator Christian Schweiger: [email protected]
WEBSITE http://eu27singlemarket.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
CONTACTS Christian Schweiger: [email protected]
SOURCE UACES Website
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TITLE 1ST ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, GUINNESS STOREHOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE
DESCRIPTION
Conference presentations are organized by topic into ten broadly defined sections, designed to attract a wide variety of specific proposals for papers within each section. EPSA also invites proposals to attend as a panel chair or discussant. An overview of the panels can be found at: http://www.epsanet.org/conferences/60.html
DATES 16-18/6/2011 DEADLINE 10/1/2011 WHERE Dublin, Ireland
HOW TO APPLY See website
WEBSITE http://www.epsanet.org/conferences.html
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE EPSA Website
TITLE
LEGACIES OF THE COLD WAR, HAMBURG INSTITUTE FOR
SOCIAL RESEARCH
DESCRIPTION
Since it began in 2003, the conference series ―Between ‗Total War‘ and ‗Small Wars‘: Studies in the Societal History of the Cold War‖ has successfully re-charted the historical coordinates of the Cold War, surveyed recent international research, and introduced new approaches and issues in Cold War studies to German discussions. This eighth and final conference will bring together retrospective and prospective analysis of the political, social, economic, and cultural continuities that persist after the end of the Cold War, the legacies and aftereffects that continue to shape the world of the twenty-first century, whether directly or in a different guise. Which of these aftereffects are genuine products of the Cold War; which are related to longer-term continuities but were altered or reconstituted in decisive ways during the Cold War? Our aim is, first, to identify significant legacies of the Cold War at the level of a ―holistic‖ societal history and, second, pay equal attention to examining such phenomena in the West, the East, and the Third World.
DATES 24-26/08/2011 DEADLINE 15/1/2011 WHERE Hamburg, Germany
HOW TO APPLY send proposals (one to two pages) and a brief c.v. to the Hamburg Institute for Social Research at [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.his-online.de
CONTACTS Hamburg Institute for Social Research at [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
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TITLE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AS PUBLIC AUTHORITY: STRUCTURES, CONTESTATION, AND NORMATIVE CHANGE, HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE: GLOBAL GOVERNANCE GROUP
DESCRIPTION
Contributions are invited on the broader theme of public authority in global governance and encourage in particular submissions on the three sub-topics following outlined: 1. The Normative Framework of Global Public Authority: Continuities and Discontinuities - 2. Autonomy-preserving Global Governance: Tensions between National Sovereignty and International Problem-Solving - 3. The Public Administration of Global Governance: National Bureaucracies and International Rule
DATES 15-16/4/2011 DEADLINE 15/12/2010 WHERE Berlin,
Germany
HOW TO APPLY Abstracts (max 300 words) to [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.hertie-school.org/content.php?nav_id=2974
CONTACTS Eva Heidbreder - [email protected]
SOURCE ECPR Website
TITLE THE UNITED STATES MEETS EUROPE: A FORUM FOR YOUNG LEADERS (USAME) - INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
DESCRIPTION
The United States Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (USAME) is a network of young, influential people from both sides of the Atlantic who have an active interest in supporting the relationship between the United States and Europe. The Forum will focus on the economic, political, cultural, and societal dimensions of the relationship, and the wider context within which this relationship exists. Members join the Forum by taking part in a USAME Weeklong Seminar, during which they will learn about the field of cultural diplomacy, explore the American-European relationships, and take part in challenging group discussions on salient issues.
DATES 3-9/1/2011 DEADLINE - WHERE New
York/Washington D.C, U.S.A
HOW TO APPLY
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/europeanamericanrelationship/index.php?en_usame_about
WEBSITE http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/europeanamericanrelationship/index.php?en_usame_about
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE Private Email
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TITLE THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESS IN THE EYES OF OTHERS: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES, 1952-1992, SEVENTH HEIRS CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
In the current literature on the historiography of European integration, a very
limited space is devoted to the external relations of the EC/EU.
Notwithstanding the growing importance of the EU as a global actor, scholars
have mainly focused their attention on the continental process of European
unification. The goal is to promote the study of the international dimension of
the EC/EU, the direct and indirect impact its common policies have had on a
worldwide scale, as well as the link between its international self-representation
and the more general discourse of identity.
DATES 11-12/3/2011 DEADLINE 15/12/2010 WHERE Forlì, Italy
HOW TO APPLY
For paper proposals, email as an attachment: abstracts of 500 words maximum; curriculum vitae and 250 word description of your thesis or current research interests. All proposals and queries relating to the conference should be directed to Alessandra Bitumi at [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.heirs-eu.org/
CONTACTS Alessandra Bitumi: [email protected]
SOURCE UACES Website
TITLE HUMBLE BODY, HUMBLE MIND: SELFLESSNESS, LOWLINESS, AND THE RELIGIOUS, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY RELIGION GRADUATE STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
Whether understood as a position or disposition, the category of humility (the state of being low; the absence of self-assertion or self-exaltation; the converse of pride) has the potential to relate to numerous aspects within the study of religion. These include but are not limited to the (overlapping) areas of 1) religious epistemology and belief, 2) ritual and practice, 3) history, politics, and power and 4) comparative religious ethics. Papers are invited that touch upon or stem from any of the following questions, considerations, and quandaries.
DATES 1/4/2011 DEADLINE 15/12/2010 WHERE New York, U.S.A
HOW TO APPLY
submit an abstract of no more than 500 words to [email protected] with your name, department, institution, tentative presentation title, and (if applicable) requests for audiovisual technology
WEBSITE http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/MENASannouncements/archives/2010/11/columbia_univer_4.html#more
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE CMENAS Website
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TITLE
THE FUTURE OF EU FOREIGN POLICY: AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF EU FOREIGN POLICY - INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
DESCRIPTION
As the world reflects on the process of German reunification and its impact on the evolution of the European Union, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy will hold "The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An International Conference on the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy". The conference will bring together scholars and academics, civil society practitioners, journalists, political and diplomatic representatives, and other interested stakeholders for a three-day program of lectures and panel discussions featuring renowned figures from international politics, diplomacy, academia, and civil society. Cultural and social activities will complement the academic components and provide an opportunity for participants to expand their personal networks and experience Berlin's rich cultural landscape. The recent 20th anniversary celebrations of the reunification of Germany presented an ideal opportunity to look back at the impact of this historical event on the emergence of the European Union and the changing nature of international relations. Whilst we are able to reflect on the past two decades with ever greater clarity, the future remains ever more uncertain. "The Future of EU Foreign Policy" will address this challenge. "The Future of EU Foreign Policy" will look in detail at the development of an EU common foreign and security policy, the involvement of the EU in peacekeeping and humanitarian activity, and how the EU's role in the world might development over the coming two decades. Through constructive discussion and debate the conference will provide best practice guidelines for current and future European leaders, and will make policy recommendations at the local, national, and regional levels.
DATES 4-6/1/2011 DEADLINE - WHERE Berlin,
Germany
HOW TO APPLY http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_conferences
WEBSITE http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_conferences
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE Private Email
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CALL FOR PAPERS
TITLE POWER IN THE 21ST CENTURY – INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY IN A CHANGING WORLD
DESCRIPTION
This book project is set up in order to bring together scholars working in the fields of IR, IPE, economics and security studies. Main aim of the book project is to collect innovative contributions with new ideas and theoretical approaches (enriched with empirical data) that can increase our understanding of power as well as shifts under the conditions of globalization. Contributions should thus not only reflect current theoretical debates on ‗power‘ as well as ‗power shifts‘ among entities, but go further in their assessments by presenting fresh insights into relevant aspects of international power in the 21st century as well as new methods of identifying power and its sources, solutions for measuring shifts as well as outlining potential implications and challenges. Sections are: I. International Security and Power Shift, II. International Political Economy and Power Shift: III. Cross-Sectional Perspectives:
DATES - DEADLINE 15/12/2010
SUBMISSION
Contributions should not exceed the amount of 5,000 words. Papers will be reviewed by an external board in late December 2010. Abstracts (max. 1,500 words) and ideas for proposals could be sent in advance. Contributions can be sent to [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.cgs-bonn.de/home.php?sid=10&lid=1&usid=7
CONTACTS Enrico Fels (http://www.cgs-bonn.de/home.php?sid=2&lid=2&mid=2)
SOURCE ECPR Website
TITLE MATHAL/MASHAL: JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC AND JUDAIC MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
DESCRIPTION
Mathal/Mashal: Journal of Islamic and Judaic Multidisciplinary Studies is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to scholarly discussion of topics present in the Islamic and Jewish traditions, cultures, and practices especially in the area where thematic and doctrinal aspects are common. The first issue will be published in 2011. Submissions are currently being accepted.
DATES - DEADLINE -
SUBMISSION See website
WEBSITE http://www.mathal.org/
CONTACTS http://www.mathal.org/
SOURCE Study of Islam Website
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TITLE IJMES SPECIAL ISSUE: MAGHRIBI HISTORIES IN THE MODERN ERA
DESCRIPTION
Until roughly a decade ago, modern North African history occupied a rather marginal position relative to the histories of adjacent regions. Just as importantly, research in the past ten years has connected what used to be somewhat distinct historical sub-fields in novel ways. And scholarly associations that once embodied those different fields have experienced considerable ―in-migrations‖ and trans-associational traffic as younger scholars especially formulate and tackle new questions regarding North Africa from circa 1800 until the contemporary era. Now the Maghreb is seen as sitting at the confluence of multiple worlds and historical processes: Arab-Berber northern Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean, and, until the post-World War I period, the Ottoman Empire. Nevertheless, IJMES has not benefitted to the extent it might have from article submissions devoted to modern North African history. This special issue invites submissions from scholars in the historical sciences working on various periods from the late eighteenth century on, whose primary (but not necessarily sole) focus are the peoples, societies, and states in what we now know as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
DATES - DEADLINE
SUBMISSION Authors should follow the regular guidelines for submitting an article to IJMES. All articles in special issues must be accepted individually through the IJMES peer review process: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/ijmes/pages/submissions.html
WEBSITE http://web.gc.cuny.edu/ijmes/pages/Call_Maghrib.html
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE Journal Webpage
TITLE AL-MAWAQIF
DESCRIPTION
Al-Mawaqif is a peer- reviewed and multidisciplinary publication, we are especially interested with the flowing fields: History, Archeology, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Anthropology edited by the Faculty of Letters, Languages, and Social and Human Sciences, University of Mascara, Algeria. The manuscript submitted to Al-Mawaqif should not have been published elsewhere, and should not be under consideration by other publication
DATES 9/2011 DEADLINE 30/1/2011
SUBMISSION Contributions should be made as full research papers up to 6000 words in length, in Arabic, English or French and are only accepted via e-mail at: [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.univ-mascara.dz/fllssh/Index.htm
CONTACTS Dr. TAIBI Ghomari : [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
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TITLE BABYLON - NORDIC JOURNAL FOR MIDDLE EAST STUDIES, DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURAL STUDIES AND ORIENTAL LANGUAGES, UNIVERSITY OF OSLO
DESCRIPTION
Babylon No. 1 - 2011: Media in the Middle East. The spring issue of Babylon in 2011 will focus on the use of media in the Middle East. Another Call for Papers will be issued ahead of this. Nevertheless, we would already at this point like to encourage interested contributors to consider submitting articles to this issue.
DATES - DEADLINE
SUBMISSION Contributions should be sent to [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.tidsskriftet-babylon.com/English.html
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE Journal Webpage
TITLE MIDDLE EAST CRITIQUE
DESCRIPTION
Middle East Critique invites submissions from all social science disciplines of articles presenting critical analyses of significant socio-economic, cultural, historical, and political developments in the Middle East. Middle East Critique promotes an academic and critical examination of the history and contemporary political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of Middle Eastern countries. Middle East Critique actively engages theoretical and empirical studies and by so doing promotes a critical understanding of the complex nature of ideas, values, social configurations and material realities of Middle Eastern societies. Middle East Critique provides a forum for the inter-disciplinary examination of diverse issues based on solid research and critical readings of developments in the Middle East.
DATES - DEADLINE -
SUBMISSION
Completed papers (four copies) and an IBM compatible disk should be sent to the Editor: Eric Hooglund, Middle East Critique: Critical Middle Eastern Studies, MB 211, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-1284, USA. Rejected manuscripts will not normally be returned.
WEBSITE http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/cfp/ccricfp.asp
CONTACTS Eric Hooglund, Middle East Critique: Critical Middle Eastern Studies, MB 211, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-1284, USA
SOURCE Journal Webpage
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TITLE REVISTA SUDHISTORIA
DESCRIPTION
Revista SudHistoria is now accepting papers for its second issue. Themes are free, but articles with a specific focus on historiography, comparative studies, Latin American History, American History and History of Chile will receive particular attention.
DATES - DEADLINE 10/1/2011
SUBMISSION Articles (in Spanish) should be sent only by e-mail to the editors.
WEBSITE http://www.sudhistoria.cl/
CONTACTS Rafael Gaune - [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
TITLE CALL FOR CHAPTERS: MANUFACTURING PHOBIAS
DESCRIPTION
Various groups have recognized that hope and fear are very powerful driving forces capable of moving nations and shaping its actions. They have utilized both of these emotions to achieve their target, notwithstanding the negative impact on society as a whole. The current trend in this phenomenon is worth investigating in the form of a book containing a number of essays each of which expounds a different aspect of such phenomena.
DATES - DEADLINE 30/12/2010
SUBMISSION Please send a 300 word proposal or full-length essay, as Word doc attachments, to Dr. Jeff Shantz [email protected] and Dr. Hisham Ramadan
WEBSITE http://h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=179549
CONTACTS Dr. Jeff Shantz [email protected] - Dr. Hisham Ramadan [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
TITLE AFRICAN JOURNAL OF HISTORY AND CULTURE (AJHC)
DESCRIPTION
The African Journal of History and Culture (AJHC) publishes high-quality solicited and unsolicited articles, in all areas of the subject. Original articles in basic and applied research; and critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays are considered for publication.
DATES - DEADLINE -
SUBMISSION Prospective authors should send their manuscript(s) to [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.academicjournals.org/AJHC/
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE MESA Website
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SCHOOLS/COURSES
TITLE MIDDLEBURY LANGUAGE SCHOOLS/SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER 2011
DESCRIPTION
Full Scholarships Available for Intensive Language Study at the Middlebury Summer Language Schools. The fellowship will cover the full cost of one summer of language study, from the beginner to the graduate level, in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian. For more information, please visit http://go.middlebury.edu/ls/kwd
DATES - DEADLINE - WHERE Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
HOW TO APPLY http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/apply/
WEBSITE http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
TITLE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL SEGGAU "US EUROPE – TOWARDS A MULTICULTURAL CONTINENT”
DESCRIPTION
This Summer School is designed for highly motivated students, who wish to discuss and deepen their understanding of current European affairs by focusing on European identity, on the EU on its way towards a possible United States of Europe, and Europe‘s position as part of a global system.
DATES 2-16/7/2011
HOW TO APPLY http://www.uni-graz.at/bibwww/bibwww_summerschools/bibwww_soe_seggau-2/bibwww_soe_seggau_aktuell_startseite/bibwww_soe_seggau_anmeldung_2011.htm
WEBSITE http://www.uni-graz.at/bibwww/bibwww_summerschools/bibwww_soe_seggau-2/bibwww_soe_seggau_aktuell
CONTACTS Mag. Mateja Haberler, [email protected], Tel. +43/316/380-1242, Fax +43/316/380-9155
SOURCE Social Science News Newsletter
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JOBS/INTERNSHIPS
TITLE ANALYST, CRITICAL THREATS PROJECT, IRAN STUDIES
DESCRIPTION
AEI's Critical Threats Project (CTP) provides the public and policymakers with comprehensive, unique, and objective tracking and analysis of the primary national security challenges faced by the United States. We are seeking an analyst to provide research, writing, and editing assistance to foreign policy scholars in support of this project. The primary area of focus for this position will be Iranian security and foreign policy activities, including but not limited to: Iran‘s military capabilities, regional influence, and soft power outreach. Other responsibilities include assisting with the administration of the project‘s IranTracker.org website and other research and administrative support as required. The ideal candidate works well in a collaborative team environment and possesses excellent research, writing, and organizational skills. A demonstrated interest in foreign and defense policy is required; language proficiency in Farsi and experience in website administration are preferred.
DATES ASAP DEADLINE - WHERE Washington D.C., U.S.A.
HOW TO APPLY See website
WEBSITE http://www.aei.org/jobcenter
CONTACTS http://www.aei.org/jobcenter
SOURCE AEI Website
TITLE INTERNSHIP CLINGENDAEL CONFLICT RESEARCH UNIT [CRU]
DESCRIPTION
Graduate students and recent graduate degree holders to apply for a three to six months internship in the Unit‘s offices in The Hague. The successful applicant will gain further knowledge of these issues and an understanding of the Unit‘s work. The work would entail the following: conducting research and literature reviews; contributing to research proposals and products, including the drafting of specific sections; preparing reports on CRU projects; and other tasks as needed
DATES From 1/2011 DEADLINE 1/1/2001 WHERE The Hague, Netherlands
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please provide a cover letter describing interests and skills, a curriculum vitae and preferably a writing sample (3-5 pages) and two references (i.e. faculty members and, if applicable, employment or previous internship supervisors).
WEBSITE http://www.clingendael.nl/
CONTACTS Ms. Christine van Empel tel. 070-3141953, Mrs. Anne-Bregje Spoelder, Human Resources Advisor, tel. 070-3746680
SOURCE Clingendael Website
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TITLE INTERNSHIP COUNCIL FOR ARAB BRITISH UNDERSTANDING
DESCRIPTION
Caabu is looking for candidates fully committed to Caabu‘s aims, with a strong interest in the Arab world, its people and culture. Reporting to CAABU‘s Parliamentary Officer you will need a proven track record of studying or working in British politics, with a sound knowledge of how the British political system operates. You will also need a good working knowledge of the Arab world and of key the issues relating to the region. Daily duties will include monitoring of the media and parliament, helping draft briefings for parliamentarians, attending events related to Caabu‘s area of interest and the occasional light administrative work. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Given the size of our operation, we are looking for someone who is flexible and a good teamworker. IT skills to at least intermediate level are essential (Word/Excel/Access/Outlook).
DATES From 1/2011 DEADLINE 8/12/2010 WHERE London, UK
HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a CV, together with a covering letter, to: Graham Bambrough, Parliamentary Officer, Caabu, 1 Gough Square, London EC4 3DE [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.caabu.org
CONTACTS Graham Bambrough, Parliamentary Officer, Caabu, 1 Gough Square, London EC4 3DE [email protected]
SOURCE W4MP Website
TITLE MID- TO SENIOR LEVEL EDITOR, JOURNAL OF PALESTINE STUDIES, INSTITUTE FOR PALESTINE STUDIES (IPS)
DESCRIPTION
The Washington-based Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) is looking for a mid- to senior level editor to join the team of its flagship, the Journal of Palestine Studies. The successful candidate will have solid, in-depth knowledge of Palestine and the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict; significant editorial experience; the ability to assess the quality and relevance of manuscript submissions; demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills to manage work and manuscript flows; and the ability to work well and accurately under pressure. S/he will be meticulous, reliable, motivated, flexible, highly organized, and have sound political/editorial judgment and the ability to manage networks of contributors across the U.S. and internationally. Good communication and coordination skills also required for close follow-up with the editorial committee. Advanced degree preferred, knowledge of Arabic an advantage.
DATES DEADLINE 31/12/2010 WHERE Washington D.C., U.S.A.
HOW TO APPLY Submit letter of application, resume, writing samples, salary requirements, references to: [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.palestine-studies.org/
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE MESA Website
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TITLE NEW GENERATION THINKERS - ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL (AHRC) AND BBC RADIO 3
DESCRIPTION
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and BBC Radio 3 have joined forces to launch 'New Generation Thinkers' - a pilot talent scheme for emerging academics with a passion for communicating the excitement of modern scholarship to a wider audience and who have an interest in broader cultural debate. Up to sixty successful applicants, who are currently undertaking research in the UK in the arts or humanities, will have a chance to develop their own programme-making ideas with experienced BBC producers and, of these up to ten will become Radio 3's resident New Generation Thinkers for 2011. They will benefit from a unique opportunity to develop their own programme for BBC Radio 3 and a chance to appear on air in special New Generation Thinkers debates and sessions during 2011. This opportunity is open, not only to arts and humanities PhD candidates, but also to early career academics, so will be of interest to many colleagues in the School. The closing date for this opportunity is December 10th.
DATES - DEADLINE 10/12/2010 WHERE Various, UK
HOW TO APPLY http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Pages/NewGenerationThinkers.aspx
WEBSITE http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Pages/NewGenerationThinkers.aspx
CONTACTS Dr Rachel Lawlor, Research and Policy Officer, School of Arts and Humanities, (K0.58) King's Building, ground floor, + 44 (0) 207 848 1497
SOURCE Private Email
TITLE INTERNSHIP INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION , BRUSSELS
DESCRIPTION
The intern will undertake administrative follow-up and research on project development activities under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of the Policy & Programme Support Unit at IOM Brussels. A complete list is available at: http://www.belgium.iom.int/Page6.asp
DATES From 1/2011 DEADLINE 13/12/2010 WHERE Brussels, Belgium
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications with motivation letter to [email protected] referring to the above-mentioned vacancy notice number.
WEBSITE http://www.belgium.iom.int/index.asp?Static_ID=1
CONTACTS http://www.belgium.iom.int/page4.asp?Static_ID=20
SOURCE EuroBrussels
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GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS
TITLE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS - BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DESCRIPTION
The Center offers both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Applications for fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions that have appropriate professional experience. The Belfer Center seeks applications from political scientists, lawyers, economists, those in the natural sciences, and others of diverse disciplinary backgrounds. The Center also encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries. Fellows are expected to devote some portion of their time to collaborative endeavors, as arranged by the appropriate program or project director. Fellows are also expected to complete a book, monograph, or other significant publication during their period of residence. Pre-doctoral research fellows are expected to contribute to the Center's research activities, as well as work on — and ideally complete — their doctoral dissertations. Areas of Research are: International Security Program (ISP), Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program (STPP), Dubai Initiative focused on topics related to the Middle East and the research interests of the Belfer Center and the Dubai School of Government (DSG)
DATES 09/2011 DEADLINE 14/1/2011 WHERE Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant should submit as one complete packet: 1. A completed one page application (available on the website) - 2. A 3 to 5 page double-spaced statement that proposes a major research project or dissertation prospectus, including its relevance to the research interests of one of the Center's programs or projects; the statement should clearly indicate at the top of the page the specific Belfer Center program or project to which the application is being directed and whether or not you are applying for funding - 3. A curriculum vitae - 4. 3 sealed letters of recommendation (not emails) attesting to the applicant's professional competence - 5. A short writing sample pertinent to the application (No more than 50 pages; please do not send books or lengthy manuscripts) - 6. Pre-doctoral candidates must also provide a sealed graduate school transcript.
WEBSITE http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/fellowships/index.html
CONTACTS http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/about/contact.html
SOURCE Belfer Center Website
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TITLE STANTON NUCLEAR SECURITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Nuclear security is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. CFR will award up to three fellowships in 2011. The fellowships will be awarded on the basis of academic and professional accomplishments and promise, and on the merits of the specific research projects proposed. The fellows could work on a wide range of issues, including nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear force posture, and, as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy. It is expected that fellows will begin their fellowship year in summer or fall 2011.
DATES From fall
2011 DEADLINE 15/12/2010 WHERE
New York/Washington
D.C, U.S.A
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, a CV, and a proposal (maximum 1,000 words in length) outlining the work they propose to conduct. Each applicant should also arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent assessing the policy relevance of the applicant's proposed project as well as the applicant's qualifications for carrying it out. Direct all application materials and inquiries to: [email protected]. Applicants may also submit materials by hard copy to: CFR Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship Program, Council on Foreign Relations, 58 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065.
WEBSITE http://www.cfr.org/thinktank/fellowships/StantonFellowship.html
CONTACTS immediate inquiries or questions call +1.212.434.9489.
SOURCE CFR Website
TITLE MELLON FOUNDATION POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN HISTORY AT THE CENTRE FOR HISTORY AND ECONOMICS, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION
Applications are invited for two 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in history. The posts are in connection with the research programme on Exchanges of Economic, Legal and Political Ideas, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The programme is based at the Centre for History and Economics, Magdalene College, Cambridge and at Harvard University, and is coordinated by Professor Emma Rothschild. The fellows appointed will be expected to undertake research in the general fields of economic, political and transnational history described at: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~histecon/exel/objective.html.
DATES 1/10/2011 DEADLINE 26/1/2011 WHERE Cambridge, UK
HOW TO APPLY
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent to the Centre for History and Economics - [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~histecon/exel/vacancies.html
CONTACTS [email protected]
SOURCE H-Net
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TITLE BRILL FELLOWSHIP FOR THE HUMANITIES RESEARCHERS
DESCRIPTION
The Brill fellowship is intended for a minimum period of three months. The allowance, which is intended to cover the costs of accommodation and research, is Euro 1000 per month. The prospective fellow must be involved in one of the following main subject areas of Brill: Middle East & Islamic Studies; Asian Studies; Medieval & Early Modern History; Biblical & Religious Studies; Ancient Near East & Egypt and Classical Studies. The Brill fellow is expected to contribute to the activities of the Scaliger Institute, and to give a public lecture. If the opportunity presents itself, Brill is prepared to publish the lecture in co-operation with the Scaliger Institute.
DATES Various DEADLINE 31/1/2011 WHERE Leiden,
Netherlands
HOW TO APPLY
The applications for a Brill fellowship have to comply with a number of conditions: A research proposal must be submitted in which the relationship between the proposed research and the primary sources, which are to be researched and consulted in the department Special Collections, is specified; a list of manuscripts, editions of other items to be consulted in the library, supplied with shelf marks; A start and end date of the proposed research; A curriculum vitae; A list of relevant publications; Two academic references. Applicants for the Brill fellowship are required to fill out this application form (http://media.leidenuniv.nl/legacy/fellowships_application_form.pdf) and send it to the co-coordinator of the Scaliger Institute, K. van Ommen, MA, [email protected], Leiden University Library, Postbus 9501, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands.
WEBSITE http://www.library.leiden.edu/special-collections/scaliger-institute/research/brill-fellowship.html
CONTACTS K. van Ommen, MA, [email protected] , Leiden University Library, Postbus 9501, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands.
SOURCE ARMACAD Group