“DIGITAL DIPLOMACY: TRENDS & FEATURES” CALL FOR PAPERS.

MID-WAY CONFERENCE (12 October 2023)

Istanbul Ticaret University, Sütlüce Campus

ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

• Ugur Yasin Asal, Ph.D., Head of Political Science and International Relations Department, İstanbul Ticaret University
• Ahmet Oğuz Demir, Ph.D., Department Member of Economics and Head of Erasmus Office, İstanbul Ticaret University
• Özgün Erler Bayır, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul University
• Luciana Alexandra Ghica, Ph.D., Department Member of Comparative Governance and European Studies, University of Bucharest
• Anna Beitāne, Manager of Online Learning and Continuing Education Projects, Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu
• Andrea Locatelli, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science, Catholic University of Sacred Heart
• Jana Arbeiter, Ph.D., Department Member of Centre of International Relations, University of Ljubljana
• Özgür Aktaş, Ph.D. Candidate at Political Science and International Relations Department, Istanbul University
• Dilara Şensivas, Research Assistant at Political Science and International Relations Department, İstanbul Ticaret University
• Ayşe Nur Kanlı, Research Assistant at Political Science and International Relations Department, İstanbul Ticaret University

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

• Ugur Yasin Asal, Ph.D., Head of Political Science and International Relations Department, İstanbul Ticaret University
• Ahmet Oğuz Demir, Ph.D., Department Member of Economics and Head of Erasmus Office, İstanbul Ticaret University
• Özgün Erler Bayır, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul University
• Luciana Alexandra Ghica, Ph.D., Department Member of Comparative Governance and European Studies, University of Bucharest
• Andrea Locatelli, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science, Catholic University of Sacred Heart
• Jana Arbeiter, Ph.D., Department Member of Centre of International Relations, University of Ljubljana
• Mehmet Ali Ertürk, Ph.D., Department Member of Computer Engineering, Istanbul University.
• Stefano Braghioli, Ph.D., Program Director for European Studies, Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu
• Claudiu Daniel Tifus, Ph.D., Department Head Comparative Governance and European Studies, University of Bucharest
• Boštjan Udovič, Ph.D., Department Member of Centre of International Relations, University of Ljubljana
• Iris Koleša, Ph.D., Department Member of Centre of International Relations, University of Ljubljana
• Nicoletta Vittadini, Ph.D., Department Member of Communication and Performing Arts, Catholic University of Sacred Heart
• Antonio Zotti, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science, Catholic University of Sacred Heart
• Massimo Scaglioni, Ph.D., Department Member of Communication and Performing Arts, Catholic University of Sacred Heart
• Ayfer Genç Yılmaz, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science and International Relations İstanbul Ticaret University
• Başak Özoral, Ph.D., Department Member of Political Science and International Relations İstanbul Ticaret University
• Okan Gülbak, Lecturer at Political Science and International Relations İstanbul Ticaret University

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Will be announced.

AIM & SCOPE

International Conference on “Digital Diplomacy: Trends and Features” aims at addressing the contending issues in digital diplomacy, diplomacy and contemporary international relations. This conference will focus on both studying and practicing diplomacy. The conference will provide up-to-date content of the latest developments in the field. The conference will focus on the elements of constancy and continuity and the changes that are affecting digital diplomacy in a broader sense. The conference is also open to interdisciplinary studies. Therefore, it stimulates discussion on various issues affecting international relations, political science and international political economy. The conference will open for academics, diplomats and practitioners. The presentations in the conference can be also delivered in the blended and hybrid formats.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

• Digital Diplomacy
• Fintech Diplomacy
• Cultural Diplomacy
• Public Diplomacy
• Health Diplomacy
• Climate Diplomacy
• Sport Diplomacy
• Gastro diplomacy
• Science Diplomacy
• Parliamentary Diplomacy
• Space Diplomacy
• Environmental Diplomacy
• Paradiplomacy
• UN Digital Global Compact
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Freedom of Internet
• Economic and Commercial Diplomacy
• Bilateral & Multilateral Diplomacy
• Conference & Commission Diplomacy
• Humanitarian Diplomacy
• Cyber Security & Defense Diplomacy
• Institutionalized Summitry
• Mediation & Negotiation
• Consular Affairs
• Trade & Investment Promotion
• Technology and International Relations
• New Trends in International Relations Research

IMPORTANT DATES

• Deadline for Abstract Submissions: 01 August 2023
• Acceptance for Abstracts: 15 August 2023
• Deadline for Conference Registration: 15 September 2023
• Announcement of Conference Program: 01 October 2023    
• Conference: 12 October 2023
• Full Paper Submission (Optional): 01 December 2023

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

The conference proceedings and book will be published by Istanbul Ticaret University Press.

REGISTRATION

Please send your abstracts (min. 150-max. 500 words) to the following e-mail; ankanli@ticaret.edu.tr. Please note that both online and in-person participation is possible.