Planned as a joint initiative of the Department of Middle East and North Africa, University of Lodz, Department for European Islam Studies of the University of Warsaw, and the Institute of the Middle and Far East of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, the International Symposium will focus on political and social issues in the Muslim world in the 20th and 21st centuries. Presentations will analyze various parts of the Islamic world – from Morocco to South-East Asia, including Muslims living outside these areas – to explore domestic policies of the states inhabited by Muslims as well as foreign policies and international relations, and issues connected with the presence of Muslims in the West. The 21st century, especially following the so-called “Arab Spring”, saw a widely visible change in certain paradigms regarding issues fundamental to the development of the world where Muslims or those who rely on Islam play a crucial role. It can be a force that can be both positive and negative. These problems will be presented from various viewpoints, using a variety of methodologies and national perspectives. In addition, the world of Islam continues to focus on the interests and attention of the superpowers. The politics of the USA, Russia, China, and India directly affect international relations, economic transformations, and the evolution of the political systems of Muslim countries. Therefore, discussing the world of Islam requires an interdisciplinary approach. Hence, we invite researchers from different disciplines who engage in the perspectives of political science, sociology, cultural studies, and regional studies, and who combine various disciplines.

Important information:

Conference venue:

University of Lodz

Faculty of International and Political Studies

Narutowicza 59a Street, 90-127 Łódź

Deadline for submitting applications:

Applications for participation in the symposium should be sent via the online form: forms.office.com/e/kumPk3Degy until July 10, 2023. In order to participate in the conference it is necessary to obtain feedback on the inclusion in a group of speakers (15th of July) and pay the conference fee of 120 EURO. Information on the transfer will be sent in a separate message to qualified participants.

The conference fee includes:

• conference materials
• 2 lunches, coffee breaks, dinner after the first day of the conference
• publication of an article (in case of positive reviews)

The conference fee does not cover the cost of travel and accommodation (organizers provide assistance in finding accommodation if needed).

Conference languages: Polish, English, Russian, Arabic

Contact:

Dr Andrzej Stopczyński: andrzej.stopczynski1@uni.lodz.pl

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