For more complete information on the conference, go to the blog page:Second Global South International Studies Conference
Dear Caucus members:
Many of you have been somewhat anxiously awaiting our
decision as to a change of venue for the GSCIS conference scheduled to be held
in Bangkok in January 2015. As everyone is aware, the military has taken
control of Thailand and the space for free and open discussion, including
academic interchange, has been narrowed considerably. We are now able to
announce that the venue has been changed to nearby Singapore. Our new host will
but the Singapore Management University which has graciously not only
stepped into the breach but also has contributed added funds to host this
important conference. We are delighted to be able to transfer the site to a culturally vibrant
country where there is much potential for stimulating discussions on
alternative pathways to growth and development, regionalism and security
in Asia and beyond, the practice of diplomacy, global governance,
constructivist approaches and many more areas of IR.
As many of you are also aware, the cost of living in
Singapore is considerably higher than in Thailand. That is why we are also
delighted to announce that we have worked out very reasonable rates for
hotel accommodation, comparable in fact to the hotels we had initially
secured for the conference in Bangkok. Information on the main
hotel, along with the additional ones we had secured, will soon be posted on
the website, and all hotels are within walking distance of the convention
venue.
We thank you for your patience as we have continued to
carefully work out the mechanics of a change of venue. We always bear in mind
the imperative of attracting scholars and practitioners from all areas of the
world, not to mention all levels of the academic hierarchy. We have been
pleased so far with the response to our Call for Proposals. Please make
plans to attend the Singapore conference and continue to submit your proposals
either by clicking the old website link: http://www.isanet.org/Conferences/GSCISBangkok2015.aspx)
or the new one http://www.isanet.org/Conferences/GSCISSingapore2015.aspx).
A reminder: the deadline for submission is July 15th!
