Call for Papers
The 4th International Forum on Asia and the Middle East: International Conference on Great Powers and the Middle East Political & Social Transformation
Shanghai, China
Sept. 10-11, 2014
Great powers have been playing an important role in the process of political and social transformation of the Middle East. The region has been undergoing a radical upheaval and transformation since the Middle East Upheaval, at the same time, the great powers’ influence is becoming more prominent. Upon this background, the Middle East Studies Institute at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) will host the 4th International Forum on Asia and the Middle East: International Conference on Great Powers and the Middle East Political & Social Transformation on September 10-11, 2014 (Wednesday–Thursday). The conference will focus on a variety of topics:
1. The Roots, Characteristics and Prospects of the Middle East Upheaval since 2010.
2. The Silk Road Economic Belt, the Maritime Silk Route and China’s Middle East Diplomacy.
3. National Governance and the Middle East Political & Social Transformation: Case Studies.
4. Retrospect and Prospect of the China-Arab World Relations at the 10th Anniversary of the Sino-Arab Cooperation Forum.
5. The Development Trend of the Islamic Parties and Organizations since the Middle East Upheaval.
6. New Developments and Trends of the Middle East Extremism and Terrorism.
7. Studies of Women in Middle Eastern Countries and Political Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) since the Middle East Upheaval.
8. Traditional and New Hot-Spot Issues in the Process of Political and Social Transformation of the Middle Eastern Countries.
9. Economic Issues in the Process of Political and Social Transformation of the Middle Eastern Countries.
10. Non-Middle East Great Powers’ Participation of the Middle Eastern Regional Governance: Case Studies.
A number of well-known international scholars will be invited to deliver keynote speeches (to be announced). The official working language of the conference will be English. There is no conference fee for all invited participants; In addition, The Organizing Committee will provide accommodation during the conference for foreign scholars. We will also make a list of bookable hotels and nearby restaurants during the conference for references.
The proposals (in English) and the registration forms (see below) should be submitted by email to zzq8585@163.com before July 30, 2014. The proposal should include title, name of author, institutional affiliation, email address, an abstract (300 words) and a brief C.V. (150 words). Acceptance decision will be made 2 weeks after the submission of the paper. After the conference, selected papers presented at the conference will be invited for publication on Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, or will be published in a book volume.
Both scholars and graduate students pursuing the Middle East studies are welcome.
The Middle East Studies Institute at Shanghai International Studies University
Center for West Asia & Africa Studies at Shanghai Institutes for International Studies
Center of West Asia & North Africa Studies at Shanghai Academy of Social Science
550, Dalian Road (W), 200083, Shanghai, China
May 29, 2014
Coordinator: Dr. Zhiqiang Zou
E-Mail: zzq8585@163.com
Tel.: 86-021-35372777
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