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Call for Papers Theme: Global Mobilities Type: 10th Global Studies Conference Institution: Global Studies Research Network National University of Singapore Location: Singapore Date: 8.–9.6.2017 Deadline: Ongoing __________________________________________________ 2017 Special Focus: Global Mobilities The conference seeks to examine the different types of mobilities that constitute contemporary forms of globalisation, which are often understood as sets of processes that generally reduce the costs and obstacles to movements across borders. These movements include money and capital, migrants and labour, ideas and norms, practices and policies of government, resistance and terrorism, technology transfers and data flows, and environmental factors such as pollution and disease. Each one of these concepts and processes is governed by a different logic of mobility both causally and normatively, which suggests that there is no single correct frame for studying all of them. As such, the conference also proposes to investigate the theory and practice of global studies, examining its status as an emerging field, its relationship to the study of global justice, and its connections with activism. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, virtual lightning talks, virtual posters, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes: Theme 1: Economy and Trade - Global markets in an era of neoliberalism - Free trade and fair trade - Transnational corporations - Megabusinesses, mircobusinesses and globalization - Patterns of global investment - Logics of accumulation - Engines of growth in the developing world - The international division of labor - Trade flows and current account balances - Global financial flows and institutions - Inequality – patterns and trends - Global Production Networks - Multi-National Corporations - Trade Agreements - Pharmaceuticals - Money Laundering Theme 2: Politics, Power, and Institutions - Imperialism and neo-colonialism - ‘Soft power’ and the structures of hegemony - Neoliberal politics and policies - Global regulation and deregulation - Social movements - Flashpoints of social conflict - Welfare in a global context - International structures and institutions of governance - Global NGOs - Nations and sovereignty in the ‘New Globalization’ - Drones - War Conflict - Arms - Terrorism and Political Violence - Social Movements - Governance and Reform - Democratic Practices and Human Rights Theme 3: Society and Culture - Inequality - Poverty - Development and underdevelopment - Globalism as ideology - Nationalism and post-nationalism - Cultural imperialism and post-colonialism - Migrations - Diaspora - Cosmopolitanism and multiculturalism - Cultural Hybridization - Forced Migration (Refugees, Human Trafficking, Statelessness, Internally Displaced Persons) - Voluntary Migration (Migrant Workers, Labor Markets, Urbanization) - Big Data - Internet - Art, Architecture, and Literature - Transnational Crime - Sports Theme 4: Resources and Environment - Resource access - Environments in a global context - Agriculture and food supply - Sustainability - Urbanism - Climate Change - Growth and its limits - Global Health - Global Environment - Resource Curse and Management Important Dates We welcome the submission of proposals at any time of the year. All proposals will be reviewed within two to four weeks of submission. Conference website: http://onglobalization.com/2017-conference __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ __________________________________________________
