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Call for Papers "Ethno-Politics and Intervention in a Globalized World" International Conference Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies, University of Exeter Exeter (UK) 27-30 June 2010 __________________________________________________ A cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary conference exploring the role of ethnicity and nationalism in the 21st century Conference convenor: Professor Gareth Stansfield Hardly a day goes by without a political or social manifestation of ethnicity crossing the headlines of international and national news. The conflict situations in Darfur, Iraq and Palestine; new state formations in the Balkans; issues of multiculturalism and security in Western cities; and the re-interpretation of historical memories and myths in places as far apart as Cornwall and Central Asia simultaneously point to the salience of ethnicity as a critical factor in today's complex world. The Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies (EXCEPS) is an exciting initiative which was established in 2007 following the award of a grant by the Leverhulme Trust to the University of Exeter. EXCEPS examines the role of ethnicity and nationalism in politics and conflict via a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together academics and practitioners from an array of fields. We will be holding our first international conference from 27-30 June 2010. The conference will be organized around seven sub-themes covering different aspects of the theme of ‘Ethno-Politics and Intervention in a Globalized World’. These sub-themes are: - Foreign Intervention in Ethnic and Ethno-National Conflicts - Regional Security Organisations and the Regulation of Violent Ethno-Political Conflict - Culture and Memory in Reconciliation Processes - Questioning Ethno-Politics: Diasporic Political Cultures, Subjectivities and Spaces - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East - Violent Radicalisation and Terrorism in the Ethno-Politicised World - Mechanisms for Managing Ethnic Conflict: Secession, Autonomy, Elections Any questions can be directed to the sub-theme convenors. To submit a proposal for a paper or a panel, please send an abstract of maximum 500 words to <[email protected]> by 29 January 2010. Please indicate clearly in your application which sub-theme you would like it to be considered for. Successful applicants will be notified by 26 February 2010. For further information, please go to the EXCEPS conference website: http://centres.exeter.ac.uk/exceps/events/conference.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
