Conferences, Seminars & Academic Events

Global Frontier: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Politics is committed to fostering intellectual exchange beyond the published page. The journal recognises that conferences, seminars, symposia, and workshops are indispensable spaces for the development of political scholarship — spaces where ideas are tested, collaborations are formed, and emerging research takes shape through dialogue.

In line with the practice of leading international journals in political science and international relations, Global Frontier maintains an active programme of academic events, including an annual conference, thematic seminars, expert symposia, roundtables, and public lectures. These events bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers from across disciplines and geographical contexts in productive scholarly exchange.

This page serves two purposes: it provides information about academic events organised or supported by Global Frontier, and it serves as a resource for the scholarly community by listing significant forthcoming conferences and events relevant to the journal’s areas of focus.

PART I: JOURNAL-ORGANISED EVENTS

1. The Global Frontier Annual Conference on Politics and Interdisciplinary Inquiry

The Global Frontier Annual Conference is the journal’s signature academic event, bringing together original scholarly work across its thematic and disciplinary scope. The conference serves as the primary annual forum for the journal’s scholarly community — an opportunity for authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the wider scholarly community to engage in substantive academic dialogue.

Format: The conference is held in a hybrid format, combining in-person participation with a live online stream, to ensure accessibility for scholars regardless of geographical location or institutional resources.

Frequency: Annual

Duration: Two days

Programme: The conference programme includes keynote addresses by distinguished scholars, thematic panels, roundtable discussions, a doctoral and early-career researchers’ session, and a policy dialogue session that brings academic analysis into conversation with practitioners and policymakers.

Paper Presentation: Scholars may submit abstracts for paper presentation. Accepted papers are considered for fast-track review for publication in Global Frontier, subject to the full double-blind peer review process.

Announcements: Details of each year’s conference, including the call for papers, confirmed venue, and registration information, are announced on this page and communicated to the journal’s mailing list in advance of the event.

2. Thematic Seminars

Throughout the year, Global Frontier organises focused thematic seminars bringing together a group of experts to examine a specific political question, theoretical debate, or contemporary issue in depth. These seminars generate focused, high-quality academic dialogue and provide the intellectual basis for themed journal issues or special sections.

Thematic seminars typically run for one day or half a day, in either online or hybrid format. Participation combines invitation with open registration. Selected contributions from each seminar may be developed for publication in the journal, subject to peer review.

3. Symposia

Global Frontier convenes symposia on questions of particular urgency or significance within the journal’s scope. A symposium brings together four to six leading scholars to present and respond to each other’s perspectives on a defined question or debate. Symposium exchanges are published in the journal as a curated collection of short, responsive scholarly contributions, providing readers with a focused window into a live intellectual debate.

4. Academic Workshops

The journal’s workshop programme supports the development of research in progress. Workshops provide a structured environment for scholars — particularly doctoral researchers and early-career academics — to present and receive detailed feedback on manuscripts before submission to the journal or other outlets.

Workshops may be thematically focused or open to work across the journal’s scope. Participation in a workshop does not guarantee acceptance for publication. All manuscripts developed through workshop participation are subject to the full peer review process upon submission.

5. Webinar Series: Politics in Dialogue

Politics in Dialogue is the journal’s regular webinar series, in which scholars present recent research and engage in discussion with invited respondents and the wider scholarly community. Webinars are free to attend and open to all registered participants. Each webinar features one or two presentations followed by a structured discussion.

Webinars are recorded and made available on the journal’s website following the event. Scholars interested in presenting in the series are invited to contact the editorial office.

6. Public Lectures and Policy Dialogues

Global Frontier organises an annual public lecture delivered by a distinguished scholar or practitioner, as well as periodic policy dialogue sessions that bring together academic researchers and policy practitioners to discuss the implications of political research for governance, public policy, and international affairs. These events reflect the journal’s commitment to ensuring that rigorous scholarship engages with the world beyond the academy.

PART II: CONFERENCE THEMES AND AREAS OF FOCUS

All journal-organised events draw on the journal’s interdisciplinary scope. The following thematic areas guide the focus of conferences, seminars, and other events. These themes reflect both the journal’s established areas of scholarly interest and the most pressing questions in contemporary political inquiry.

Theme 1 — Democracy, Institutions, and Political Representation The contemporary challenges facing democratic governance; electoral politics and institutional design; constitutional reform and democratic backsliding; representation, inclusion, and the politics of legitimacy; comparative studies of democratic consolidation and transition.

Theme 2 — International Order, Global Governance, and Multilateralism The transformation of the international order; great power competition and strategic rivalry; the future of multilateral institutions; international law, norms, and their enforcement; diplomacy, negotiation, and global governance reform.

Theme 3 — Political Economy, Inequality, and Development The political foundations of economic organisation; inequality, redistribution, and the politics of welfare; the developmental state; trade, finance, and the governance of global economic institutions; the politics of poverty, growth, and human development.

Theme 4 — Security, Conflict, and Peace The causes and conduct of interstate and intrastate conflict; hybrid warfare and emerging security threats; peacebuilding, reconciliation, and post-conflict governance; human security and the politics of humanitarian intervention; nuclear politics and arms control.

Theme 5 — Politics of Technology, Data, and Digital Governance Artificial intelligence and governance; cybersecurity and state power; digital democracy and the politics of information; social media, political communication, and public opinion; surveillance, data rights, and the regulatory politics of the digital economy.

Theme 6 — Environmental Politics and Climate Governance International climate negotiations and treaty politics; the domestic politics of environmental policy; green movements, ecological politics, and environmental justice; the political economy of the energy transition; climate change, displacement, and security.

Theme 7 — Law, Rights, and Public Policy The relationship between law and political power; constitutional politics and judicial independence; human rights, international law, and global accountability; the politics of public policy design and implementation; regulatory governance and institutional reform.

Theme 8 — Identity, Society, and Political Culture The politics of ethnicity, caste, religion, and gender; nationalism, multiculturalism, and the politics of belonging; social movements, civil society, and contentious politics; populism, political polarisation, and affective politics; media, narrative, and the construction of political identity.

Theme 9 — Political Theory and the Foundations of Political Inquiry Classical and contemporary political philosophy; normative theory and political practice; postcolonial, feminist, and critical approaches to political theory; the methodology of political science; the history of political thought and its contemporary relevance.

Theme 10 — South Asia, Emerging Economies, and Regional Politics Political developments in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific; governance, democracy, and authoritarianism in developing and emerging economies; regional organisations and integration; the politics of development in the Global South; area studies situated within comparative and theoretical frameworks.

PART III: CALLS FOR PAPERS — JOURNAL EVENTS

Calls for papers for journal-organised conferences, seminars, and workshops are published on this page, distributed through the journal’s mailing list, and circulated through relevant academic networks. Each call specifies:

• The thematic focus of the event
• The format and dates of the event
• Eligibility criteria for submission
• Abstract or paper submission requirements and deadlines
• The selection process and notification timeline
• Information about registration, travel, and accommodation where relevant
• The policy on post-event publication in Global Frontier

Scholars wishing to be notified when calls for papers are released are invited to register their interest by contacting the editorial office.

PART IV: SUBMITTING CONFERENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO THE JOURNAL

Global Frontier welcomes original manuscripts developed from research first presented at academic conferences. Authors submitting conference-based work must observe the following conditions.

What is acceptable for submission A manuscript representing a substantially revised, analytically developed, and expanded scholarly contribution beyond what was presented at the conference. The submitted manuscript must be original in its full written form and must not have been published in any conference proceedings or working paper series.

What must be disclosed Authors must disclose in their cover letter that the work was previously presented at a conference, providing the name of the conference, the location, and the date of presentation. This disclosure is required by the journal’s publication ethics policy and does not prejudice editorial assessment.

What is not acceptable A manuscript that reproduces, with only minor changes, the text of a previously published conference proceedings paper. If a version of the work has appeared in published proceedings, it is considered a prior publication and is not eligible for submission to Global Frontier without substantial and clearly documented revision.

Fast-track consideration for conference presenters Papers presented at Global Frontier-organised events, or at conferences with which the journal holds a formal partnership, are considered for an expedited editorial review process. Authors should indicate in their cover letter that their paper was presented at a journal-associated event. Fast-track review remains subject to the full double-blind peer review process; it affects timeline only, not evaluation criteria.

PART V: UPCOMING EXTERNAL CONFERENCES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS

The following is a curated list of significant academic conferences relevant to the thematic scope of Global Frontier. This list is updated periodically. Authors are advised to verify all dates, venues, and submission deadlines directly with the respective conference organisers before making any plans, as details are subject to change.

India — Key National Conferences and Events

Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) Annual Conference Organiser: Indian Political Science Association Scope: Political science, governance, international relations, and public policy with a focus on Indian and South Asian contexts Website: www.ipsa.org.in For current dates, venues, and abstract submission deadlines, check the IPSA website directly.

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Sponsored Seminars and Conferences Organiser: ICSSR, Ministry of Education, Government of India Scope: Social sciences broadly, including political science, public policy, law, sociology, and international studies. ICSSR-sponsored events often provide travel grants and publication support for selected papers. Website: www.icssr.org For current funded seminar listings, check the ICSSR website and affiliated institution portals.

Association of Political Scientists of India (APSI) Annual Conference Organiser: Association of Political Scientists of India Scope: Political theory, comparative politics, Indian politics, international relations, and governance For current details, verify directly with APSI.

UGC-Sponsored National Seminars Organiser: Various universities and colleges across India, funded by the University Grants Commission Scope: Varies by institution; covers all areas of political science, social sciences, law, and humanities For current listings, check the UGC website and affiliated university portals.

International Conferences — Political Science and International Relations

International Political Science Association (IPSA) World Congress of Political Science Organiser: International Political Science Association Frequency: Every two years Scope: All subfields of political science; comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public policy, governance Website: www.ipsa.org Abstract submission typically opens twelve months before the Congress.

American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting Organiser: American Political Science Association Frequency: Annual — typically August/September Scope: All areas of political science; the largest annual gathering of political scientists worldwide Website: www.apsanet.org Abstract submission typically opens six to eight months in advance.

European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) General Conference Organiser: European Consortium for Political Research Frequency: Annual Scope: All subfields of political science and international relations Website: www.ecpr.eu Section and panel proposal submission typically opens several months in advance.

International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention Organiser: International Studies Association Frequency: Annual — typically February/March Scope: International relations, foreign policy, security studies, global governance, international law, and international political economy Website: www.isanet.org Abstract submission typically opens in the preceding summer or autumn.

British International Studies Association (BISA) Annual Conference Organiser: British International Studies Association Frequency: Annual Scope: International relations, international political economy, security studies, global governance, and foreign policy Website: www.bisa.ac.uk

World International Studies Committee (WISC) Conference Organiser: World International Studies Committee Frequency: Every three years Scope: International studies, global politics, security, governance, and multilateralism Website: www.wiscnetwork.org

Specialised Conferences — Thematic Areas Relevant to Global Frontier

Conferences on South Asian Politics and Governance Scope: Indian politics, South Asian regional dynamics, governance, federalism, electoral studies, and identity politics For current listings, check university political science departments and ICSSR portals.

Conferences on Human Rights, International Law, and Global Governance Scope: International human rights law, UN mechanisms, treaty compliance, transitional justice, and refugee law For current listings, check law school portals and international relations department websites.

Conferences on Digital Governance and AI Policy Scope: Artificial intelligence and governance, algorithmic accountability, digital democracy, surveillance policy, and cybersecurity For current listings, check technology policy institutes and political science association portals.

Conferences on Environmental Politics and Climate Governance Scope: Climate policy, international environmental agreements, green politics, environmental justice, and sustainable development For current listings, check environmental politics networks and international relations department portals.

Conferences on Political Economy and Development Scope: Comparative political economy, development politics, inequality, global economic governance, and the politics of poverty and growth For current listings, check political economy networks and development studies association portals.

PART VI: ANNOUNCING A CONFERENCE OR EVENT ON THIS PAGE

Global Frontier accepts listings of relevant academic conferences, seminars, workshops, and events in political science and related fields. Organisers whose events fall within the journal’s thematic scope are invited to submit their event details for inclusion on this page.

To request a listing, please email the editorial office at [Insert Journal Email Address] with the subject line: Conference Listing Request — [Name of Event].

Please include the following:

• Full name of the conference, seminar, or event
• Organising institution or association
• Date and venue, or online platform
• Brief description of scope and thematic focus (up to 100 words)
• Official website URL
• Abstract or paper submission deadline
• Contact email for enquiries

The editorial office reviews all requests and updates this page periodically. Listing does not constitute endorsement by Global Frontier of the event, its organisers, or its content.

PART VII: PROPOSALS FOR JOURNAL-ASSOCIATED EVENTS

Global Frontier is open to proposals from scholars, research centres, and academic institutions wishing to co-organise or associate their event with the journal. The journal considers the following types of collaboration:

• Co-organised conferences or workshops — where Global Frontier is a formal co-organiser and the journal’s editorial team participates in the programme
• Journal-affiliated panels — organised at major external conferences such as IPSA, APSA, or ECPR under the Global Frontier banner
• Special issue linked to a conference — where a conference or workshop provides the intellectual basis for a themed journal issue, subject to full peer review of all submissions
• Sponsored sessions — where the journal formally sponsors a session at an established conference within its scope

Scholars and institutions wishing to propose a collaboration are invited to contact the editorial office with a brief concept note of no more than 500 words, describing the proposed event, its thematic focus, the intended participants, and the nature of the proposed association with the journal.

📧 [Insert Journal Email Address]

All proposals are considered by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board.

PART VIII: STAY UPDATED

Scholars wishing to receive advance notification of conference calls for papers, seminar and webinar announcements, special issue calls linked to events, and new external conference listings are invited to register their interest by contacting the editorial office at [Insert Journal Email Address] with the subject line: Events Mailing List — Registration.

This page is updated periodically. All conference information — including dates, venues, and submission deadlines — should be independently verified with the respective conference organisers. Global Frontier: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Politics accepts no responsibility for changes to externally listed conference details.