[Discussion] CONF./CFP- 4th METU Conference on Int'l Relations, June/July 2005, Ankara

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CONF./CFP- 4th METU Conference on Int'l Relations June/July 2005, Ankara

The Fourth METU Conference on International Relations
Neighbourhood: Past, Present and Future
Ankara, Turkey
June 30 - July 2, 2005

Call For Papers
http://www.ir.metu.edu.tr/conf/

The Middle East Technical University (METU)

Department of International Relations (IR) calls for proposals for
pre-organised panels, roundtables and individual papers for its annual
fourth METU Conference on International Relations to be held on June
30-July 02, 2005 in Ankara, Turkey.

GENERAL FRAMEWORK

The issue of neighbourhood in IR has drawn an increasing scholarly
attention in recent times. In a world where border security has gained a
new dimension with the growth of transnational terrorism and where
migration across borders has a great impact on both domestic and
international politics, the concept of neighbourhood needs further
academic attention. In the same way, globalisation fosters the idea of
the creation of "zones of peace" as a means to generate and enhance
democratisation at regional level while at the same time it encourages
economic development through regional economic integration.

The theme of the Fourth METU Conference of IR is neighbourhood with a
particular focus on Turkey. The concept of neighbourhood in IR will be
studied in its historical and contemporary manifestations. The
historical  section, entitled the Ottoman neighbourhood will be
organised jointly with the Skilliter Centre for Ottoman Studies, Newnham
College, University of Cambridge. At the same time, projections for the
future will be made based on the past and present findings. A
theoretical scrutiny of the concept of neighbourhood will help to gain a
greater understanding of the concept and its changing meaning.
Migration, democratisation, security, political economy of neighbourhood
and a variety of transboundary issues within the neighbourhood of Turkey
will be covered in the conference.

THE FOURTH M.E.T.U. CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
NEIGHBOURHOOD: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2005
ANKARA, TURKEY

THEMES:

THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
  - Conceptions of Neighbourhood
  - (Re)Constructing Regions o Questions of Identity
  - Space and Politics

THE OTTOMAN NEIGHBOURHOOD
  - Migration, Annexation, Loyalty o Permeable Borders
  - Foreigners Within
  - Intra-Neighbourhood
  - Representation of the Neighbourhood

MIGRATION
  - Refugees o Diaspora Politics
  - Legal Aspects
  - Human Trafficking

DEMOCRATISATION: THE EXTERNAL DIMENSION
  - Zones of Peace
  - Intervention
  - Regional Stability

SECURITY
  - New Conceptions of Security
  - Terrorism
  - Border Security
  - Territorial Conflicts

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF NEIGHBOURHOOD
  - Regional Integration
  - Interdependence
  - Energy Networks
  - Trade and Investment

TRANSBOUNDARY SPACES
  - Transboundary Waters
  - Cultural Boundaries
  - Cross Border Trade

PAPER/PANEL PROPOSALS

The Conference invites proposals for individual papers or complete
panels. All proposals for papers and panels should be submitted before
April 15, 2005.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

An application should include:

1. The paper/panel title
2. A short abstract including methodology, main assumptions and conclusions
    of paper (300 words maximum)
3. Author/participant name(s) and institutional affiliations
4. A one paragraph biographical statement of each participant (not a
    detailed CV)
5. Author/participant e-mail addresses (essential), telephone and fax
numbers
6. Any audio-visual equipment requests (if applicable)

The Conference Committee encourages electronic submissions, by filling
the online application form. However, those who do have limited access
to electronic communication facilities can send their proposals via fax
provided that the proposal deadline is observed.

CONFERENCE TIMETABLE

April 15, 2005: Final date for submission of Abstracts

April 29, 2005: Authors will be informed of acceptance of abstracts for
presentation

May 27, 2005: Last day for pre-registration (A late registration fee
will be charged after this date)

June 15, 2005: Final date for submission of paper and for confirmation
of participation

June 30-July 2, 2005: Conference and On Site Registration

VENUE

The Conference will be held at the Department of IR, Faculty of
Economics and Administrative Sciences B-Building, Middle East Technical
University, Ankara, Turkey.

SCHEDULE

The Conference will begin on Thursday, June 30, 2004 at 10 AM, and end
on Saturday, July 2, 2005 in the late afternoon.

REGISTRATION

Conference Registration Fees Participant Fee: U.S. $50/40
Student Fee: U.S. $25/20
Registration Fee on Arrival: U.S. $ 70/55
Corporate Fee: U.S. $ 150/120

Registration fee includes opening cocktail, conference dinner, lunches,
refreshments and conference materials. Those who do not wish to make use
of these facilities may participate to the panels as listeners without
any payment.

FUNDING

A few scholarships, particularly for student participants, are available
for registration and accommodation expenses. Please contact the
Conference Secretariat for further information.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation costs will be covered by the participants. Details of the
accommodation information will be provided to the participants after the
acceptance of the paper proposals.

TRAVEL

Travel costs will be covered by the participants. Details of the travel
information and how to reach to Ankara and the venue are available here.

WEB SITE http://www.ir.metu.edu.tr/conf/
Conference's web site provides continuously updated information for the
participants and all interested.

SECRETARIAT OF THE M.E.T.U. CONFERENCE ON IR
Department of International Relations
Middle East Technical University
Inonu Bulvari
06531 Ankara
Turkey

Tel: +90 312 210 30 94/ +90 312 210 20 16
Fax: +90 312 210 12 45
E-mail: irconf@metu.edu.tr

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