CPCD 2016 - 2016 : Conference on Politics, Conflict, and Development

The Annual Conference on Politics, Conflict, and Development (CPCD) seeks to identify the latest ideas, issues, and initiatives in politics, conflicts, and development around the world. The conference will focus on power shifts in politics which can be causes or outcomes of conflict and emergencies and explore the global response to regional and international conflicts and emergencies. From the Middle East to the Far East, Europe to Africa, conflicts and emergencies deeply affect politics and policies. While xenophobia is on the rise in the West, Europe is facing an influx of new refugees, which causes further policy shifts in Europe. What are the major driving forces causing power shifts in politics? What are the responses to the refugee crisis? Do “humanitarian interventions” turns into catastrophes? Within this context, the CPCD’s goal is analyzing recent trends, identifying emerging approaches, and proposing new solutions.
Organizers
The CPCD is organized by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at Virginia International University (VIU) and the Center for Democracy and International Affairs (CDIA) at VIU. For further information, contact: Dr. Klara Bilgin at kbilgin-AT-viu.edu, 4401 Village Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Thematic Areas
International Emergency Response to Complex Crises
State and Local Policy Response to Emergencies and Humanitarian Crises
Political Conflicts and Regional Implications
Political Transitions, Democratization, and the Spread of Authoritarianism
New Trends in International Relations
Changing Roles of International Organizations
Development Challenges in Conflict Areas
Important Dates
September 15, 2015 Call for Papers Opens
January 30, 2016 Abstract Submission Deadline
March 11, 2016 Notification of Acceptance
April 4, 2016 Paper Submission Deadline
April 15-16, 2016 Conference