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Call for Papers "States, Non-States, and Supra-States: Who's Sovereign Now?" SAIS Bologna Center Journal for International Affairs http://bcjournal.org __________________________________________________ The 2007 Bologna Center Journal of International Affairs welcomes all innovative arguments for how sovereignty is defined in the twenty-first century, as well as forecasts for sovereignty's role in such global governance issues as the environment, civic participation, public health, and poverty alleviation. In an era of challenges to nation-state primacy, who is sovereign now? Territorial sovereignty emerged from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, and the new international system's doctrine of non-interference in the governance of other nations offered a framework for improved cooperation toward peace. Over time, evolving domestic priorities and relations among states redefined political sovereignty: absolute monarchic rule gave way to autocratic sovereignty in some countries and to popular sovereignty in others. Today, corporations span the globe, international organizations enjoy substantial visibility, and most armed conflicts begin within sovereign nations. Who dominates in the new international system? Is it the nation, the international community, or other non-state actors? What are the terms of dominance? Does legitimate sovereignty require complete exercise of control, or the maintenance of certain values? How do global financial institutions, humanitarian aid organizations, and terrorist groups challenge sovereignty and shape the parameters of international order today? CONTENT The Bologna Center Journal of International Affairs is published annually. Because articles are intended for an educated yet diverse audience, highly technical language and equations are discouraged. The Journal invites submissions on this year's theme as well as submissions on general issues of international relations. ARTICLE CRITERIA: - Article length should be between 4,000 and 4,500 words (16-18 pages double-spaced). - Authors should refer to The Chicago Manual of Style for general questions of grammar, form, style, formatting, and citation. (Footnotes should be placed at the end of the article.) - Technical jargon and acronyms should be avoided. - Dividing the paper into sections with titles is recommended. - Articles should contain an abstract of 60-100 words. - Submissions should include a cover letter with the title, author's name, contact information, and a short 4-5 sentence biography written in third person. - Articles by multiple authors are welcome. DEADLINE: Friday, February 16, 2007. Please send submissions and questions to the Managing Editor at <[email protected]>. For more information, visit our website: http://bcjournal.org __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
