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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/PANEL PROPOSALS

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8th Politics and International Relations Congress

8–10 October 2025, Trabzon

The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Karadeniz Technical University is pleased and honoured to host the 8th Politics and International Relations Congress in Trabzon, taking place from 8 to 10 October 2025.

The Main Theme of the 8th Politics and International Relations Congress is: "Global Crises and Transformations: The New International Order in an Age of Uncertainty".

 

 

 

The abstract submission for consideration is now open. Academics, researchers, post-graduate students and practitioners in the fields of political science and international relations are kindly invited to contribute to the 8th Politics and International Relations Congress, which is an annual event with a long-standing tradition.

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 22 August 2025
  • Venue: Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center, Trabzon

In today's world, international politics is shaped not only by traditional power dynamics but also by modern instruments introduced through technological advancements. Key topics of discussion include the social and global health implications of new weapons systems, economic transformations, and socio-cultural changes driven by artificial intelligence technologies. While the international system continues to preserve its foundational principles and practices, diplomacy and international law are becoming increasingly significant in formulating solutions at the global level. In this context, 8th Politics and International Relations Congress seeks to feature original papers and panels that explore the interplay between "traditional" and "emerging" paradigms in global politics.

Join us in Trabzon for three days of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and thought-provoking panels. We look forward to your participation!

Please Note:

  • All submitted abstracts will be will be subjected to double-blind peer review process.
  • All submitted abstracts will be considered for oral presentations.
  • All presentations must be made in-person orally in no more than 15 minutes. There will be no option to present virtually.
  • A certificate of participation will be awarded to each author who presents at the congress.
  • Each presenting author is allowed to submit a maximum of 2 abstracts.
  • All accepted abstracts, after presented at the congress, will be published in the official Abstract Book (with ISBN). 
  • Full text submission is optional.
  • There is no registration fee for participation in the congress.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

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  • Deadline for Abstract Submission: 22 August 2025
  • Announcement of Accepted Abstracts: 9 September 2025 (on the Congress website) 
  • Conference Programme Release Date: 22 September 2025
  • Publication of Abstract Book: 24 October 2025
  • Deadline for Full-Text Submission (Optional): 3 October 2025
  • Publication of Full-Text Book: 12 December 2025
  • Congress Dates: 8-10 October 2025

 

HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT AND/OR PANEL PROPOSAL

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  • Abstracts and panel proposals must be prepared using the official template(s) provided by the Organising Committee. Submissions not using the relevant template will not be considered.
  • Only the corresponding author or in the case of panel proposals panel convenor (chair) should submit the abstract(s) and panel proposal(s). Co-authors, if any, must be added before the submission is completed.
  • Abstracts or panel proposals sent by email will not be accepted. They must be submitted via the following URL: /ircongress/form/v2kfUbZX

Important Note: Upon successful completion of their submission, authors will see an on-screen confirmation message. If no confirmation message is displayed, please contact: ircongress@ktu.edu.tr   

 

GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

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Please follow the guidelines on this page for submission of your abstract(s).

  • Please use the provided official template(s) for your abstract(s) and do not make any amendments to the format. Submissions not using the template will not be considered. Please click to download the Individual Abstract Template.
  • Presentations can be made in either Turkish or English. Abstracts must be written only in the same language as the presentation.
  • Abstracts must include:
  • Title,
  • Name(s) of author(s),
  • Title(s) (Prof., Dr, etc) and affiliation(s) of author(s),
  • ORCID number(s) of author(s)
  • Abstract text and keywords.
  • Abstracts and authorship cannot be changed after submission.
  • Abstracts should be between 300 and 500 words. The title, author(s) name(s), title(s), affiliation(s) and ORCID number(s) are not included in this word count.
  • Abstracts must follow the structure: 
  • Brief introduction to the aim(s), research question(s) and the main argument of the study
  • Mehods
  • Results
  • Conclusion.
  • Do not include tables, graphs, references and bibliographical notes in the abstract text(s).
  • Please review your use of language before submitting your abstract.
  • Only the corresponding author should submit the abstract(s). Co-authors, if any, must be added before the submission is completed.

Important Note: Abstracts sent by email will not be accepted. Abstracts must be submitted via the following URL: /ircongress/form/v2kfUbZX

 

GUIDELINES FOR PANEL SUBMISSION

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Please follow the guidelines on this page for panel submissions:

  • Please use the provided official template(s) for panel proposal(s) and do not make any amendments to the format. Submissions not using the template will not be considered. Please click to download the Panel Proposal Template.
  • Any panel convenor can submit a panel proposal.
  • The convenor may act as a chair and also present a paper in the panel.
  • The panel convenor (chair) will act as the panel reviewer and is responsible for accepting or rejecting any abstracts submitted to the panel.
  • Each panel shall include 3 to 5 participants, including the panel convenor (chair).
  • Presentations can be made in either Turkish or English. Panel proposals must be written only in the same language as the presentation.
  • Abstracts in the panel proposal must include:
  • Title,
  • Name(s) of author(s),
  • Title(s) (Prof., Dr, etc) and affiliation(s) of author(s),
  • ORCID number(s) of author(s)
  • Abstract text and keywords.
  • Abstracts and authorship cannot be changed after submission.
  • Abstracts in the panel proposal should be between 300 and 500 words. The title, author(s) name(s), title(s), affiliation(s) and ORCID number(s) are not included in this word count.
  • Abstracts in the panel proposal must follow the structure:
  • Brief introduction to the aim(s), research question(s) and the main argument of the study
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion.
  • Do not include tables, graphs, references and bibliographical notes in the abstract text(s).
  • Please review your use of language before submitting the panel proposal.
  • If the proposal is accepted, the Organising Committee will advertise the Panel in the conference website.
  • Only the panel convenor (chair) should submit the panel proposal, which includes all the abstracts.

Important Note: Panel proposals sent by email will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted via the following URL: /ircongress/form/v2kfUbZX

 

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

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Abstract Book

The Abstracts presented at the Congress will be published (in PDF format) in the official Abstract Book (with ISBN).

 

Thematic Book (Optional)

Starting from this year, the Organizing Committee has decided to publish a thematic book with selected papers presented at the Congress.

The theme of this year’s thematic book is: “Global Crises and Transformations: The New International Order in the Age of Uncertainty”.

  • Full-text submission is optional. 
  • Submitted full-texts will be subjected to double-blind peer review process.

Further details regarding the thematic book and full-text submission guidelines will be announced later!

 

AWARDS

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The Organizing Committee plans to grant the "Best Presentation Award” to post-graduate students participating in this year’s Congress.

Details regarding the award will be announced later.

 

WITHDRAWAL

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To withdraw a submitted abstract or panel proposal, please contact: ircongress@ktu.edu.tr  

 

CONTACT

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If you have any questions regarding the 8th Politics and International Relations Congress, please contact us at: ircongress@ktu.edu.tr 

We will be happy to assist you.

Best Regards,

The Organising Comittee of the 8th Politics and International Relations Congress.