Friday, March 4, 2016

Panels and events of GSCIS in Atlanta

Dear Colleagues:
Atlanta is almost here and as usual, we have sent out a newsletter containing the GSCIS sponsored and co-sponsored events and panels. Just in case you leave your newsletter at home, don't have it on email, and want to access our part of the program online in compact format, we are (as usual) including the events and panels in this blog post. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

Wednesday, March 16
10:30 AM – 12:15
WB15: ISA-Global South Caucus Dialogue: All Members Invited!
This is a chance to "vent" to ISA on issues of importance to GS scholars! Come and put a word in!
Place: 304, Hilton Atlanta

WB29: Looking for Peace in South Asian Conflict Zones
Place: Georgia 2, Sheraton Atlanta

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 
Global South Caucus Business Meeting : All Members and Friends Invited! Come hear what we have been doing in the past year and our plans for the next. Meet the executive members.
Place: 206, Hilton Atlanta

4:00 PM -5:45 PM 
WD65: HIV/AIDS: politics and policy after 30 years - comparisons and catastrophes
Place: 208, Hilton Atlanta

Thursday, March 17 
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
TA77: Small States Matter: Resolving Conflict and Making Peace
Place: 405, Hilton Atlanta

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
TB72: After Brussels: Perspectives of the EU-Latin American Relationship
Place: 311, Hilton Atlanta

1:45 PM-3:30 PM
TC11: Theme Panel: Cementing the Political Peace: Strengthening Societal and Economic Bonds.
Place: Salon A, Hilton Atlanta

4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
TD72: Refugee and Migrant Protest and Solidarity Movements: Remaking Citizenship from the Margins
Place: 311, Hilton Atlanta
TD77: Asian and Global Political Economy
Place: 405, Hilton Atlanta
TD32: Winding Down? Revving Up? Strategizing for Late Career Moves
Place: 303, Hilton Atlanta

Friday, March 18
9:00 AM-10:15 AM
Workshop on Gender Issues Affecting Global South Academics (follow up to Singapore)
Place: Crystal Boardroom, Hilton Hotel, Atlanta.

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
FB48: Gender and the Art of War, Peace and Security
Place: 212, Hilton Atlanta
FB82: Education for Peace and Development
Place: 308, Hilton Atlanta
FB70: Climate Justice and Human Rights in Global Development: Critical Engagements
Place: 402, Hilton Atlanta
FB39: States, Peoples, Rights: (Post)colonialism in Historical Perspective
Place: Georgia 10, Sheraton Atlanta _

11.30 AM-1.00 PM: LUNCHEON in HONOR OF AMITAV ACHARYA; TRIB UTE TO GEETA CHOWDHRY.
Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill, Off-Site Venue
320 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta. Walking Distance from the Hilton! We begin to gather at 11.15 You can meet others who are going at the entrance to the Hilton or just come by yourself or with friends. Best to be seated by 11.45..
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1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
FC38: Critical Approaches to IR Teaching
Place: Georgia 9, Sheraton Atlanta

4.00 PM - 5:45 PM
FD25: Geographies of peace and conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa: Mapping political violence, contested statehood and political authority
Place: Pavilion 6, Hilton Atlanta
FD56: Contemporary Threats to Peace in Africa
Place: Atlanta 4, Sheraton Atlanta

Saturday, March 19
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
SA66: Ideas and Images of Peace, Conflict, and Competition in the Middle East
Place: 404, Hilton Atlanta
SA86: Exploring Conflict and Peace-making in Eurasia
Place: 409, Hilton Atlanta
SA55: Women's Rights and Agency: Comparative Perspectives
Place: Atlanta 3, Sheraton Atlanta

1:45 PM -3:30 PM
SC02: US Foreign Policy and Peace
Place: Salon D, Hilton Atlanta 4:00 PM -5:45 PM
SD26: No Match For A Good Blaster At Your Side: Star Wars and International Security
Place: 305, Hilton Atlanta