24th Annual International Conference on Politics & International Studies | |||
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| 1 | Polls and Gallups Academic Responsible: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute. The aim of the microsymposium is to explore the role, methodology, and impact of public opinion research in modern societies. This microsymposium welcomes both theoretical and empirical contributions that critically examine the design, execution, and interpretation of opinion polls across political, social, economic, and cultural contexts. | ||
| 2 | Leadership, Multilateralism, and Global Responsibility after Davos Academic Responsible: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute. This microsymposium invites critical and interdisciplinary reflections on the Canadian Prime Minister’s recent intervention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which has sparked widespread discussion about leadership, global governance, and the future of multilateral cooperation. Delivered at a moment of heightened geopolitical, economic, and environmental uncertainty, the intervention offers a rich starting point for examining how political leadership is articulated, performed, and received on the global stage. We welcome contributions that analyze the speech and its broader implications from diverse perspectives, including (but not limited to) political science, international relations, economics, communication studies, ethics, and public policy. Possible themes include narratives of responsibility and solidarity, the role of middle powers in global governance, the relationship between economic forums and democratic accountability, and the effectiveness of rhetorical interventions in shaping global agendas. | ||
| 3 | Migration and Politics: Power, Governance, and Contestation in a Mobile World Academic Responsible: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute. Migration has become a central issue in contemporary political debates, shaping electoral outcomes, public policies, and struggles over identity, sovereignty, and rights. Across regions and political systems, migration intersects with questions of governance, citizenship, security, and social cohesion, while also revealing broader dynamics of inequality and power in a globalized world. This microsymposium invites papers that explore the political dimensions of migration from diverse theoretical, methodological, and empirical perspectives. We welcome contributions that examine migration as both a cause and consequence of political processes, as well as research that critically engages with how migration is governed, politicized, and experienced. |
