CALL FOR PAPERS
ISDA CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
In Association with
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
TWO-DAY
NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
GLOBAL SOUTH: TOGETHER FOR A SHARED FUTURE
26-27 MARCH 2024
Venue: Conference Hall, Central University of Kerala, Capital Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
CALL FOR PAPERS
ISDA CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
In Association with
CENTRE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
organises
TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR ON
GLOBAL SOUTH: TOGETHER FOR A SHARED FUTURE
26-27 MARCH 2024
Theme Note
India’s one-year presidency of the G20 was eventful, demonstrating India’s diplomatic prowess to negotiate complex international trends and reach a consensus. During this period of global recognition for Indian diplomacy, two Virtual Summits of the Global South were organized. One was from January 12 to 13, 2023, under the theme Oneness of Voice, Oneness of Purpose, which envisioned bringing together the countries of the Global South. The Global South shared their visions and priorities on a common platform. The Voice of Global South Summit was India’s effort to provide a platform to discuss concerns, interests and priorities affecting developing countries and exchange ideas and solutions. On November 17, 2023, India hosted the second Voice of Global South Summit in virtual format. It was announced that another summit would be convened later to discuss issues related to artificial intelligence and its impact on the Global South. This is a testament to India’s initiative to foster solidarity among developing countries—an indication of India’s assertion of leadership in a large and influential group. The January summit aimed to identify developing countries’ main concerns and needs. The participation of 125 countries can be considered as a validation of India’s decision to convene the summit. The most visible outcome of the summit was that India got the necessary inputs to shape the G20 agenda. The second summit was designed on the same pattern as the first summit, and the theme of the inaugural session was One Future: Together for Everyone’s Growth, Everyone’s Trust. The theme of the closing session was ‘Global South: Together for One Future’.
Recent events have revealed considerable differences in policy and attitudes among countries in the Global South. Since the Global South is a diverse unity of voice and purpose, a common agenda for economic growth and development is challenging. The possibility of different coalition combinations arises depending on circumstances and national interests. Countries are contextualized with China and India based on their specific objectives. For example, countries that want to expand their trade and investment opportunities would rely on China because China’s economic base is much larger than India’s.
On the other hand, India’s pragmatic approach is more attractive to those who want to negotiate with developed countries and make current international economic and financial institutions and practices favourable to their economic growth and development. The support received for India’s G20 presidency is a testament to that. What prevails among countries in the Global South is not the simplicity of straightforward partnership but the intricacies of multi-alignment.
In light of the above, the following sub-themes are identified for the Seminar:
- India's ability to present the concerns of the Global South in forums where the majority of Global South countries are not represented.
- India's ability to offer assistance and support in situations of natural calamities, hardships and distress like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Indian contributions to the well-being of global commons through forums like the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative(IPOI) and the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness(IPMDA).
- India’s engagements in Africa.
- Outcomes and benefits of India’s multivectored engagement
- US-China Geo-economic rivalry and Global South
- Cooperation and Discord in Global South
- Is India the natural leader of the Global South?
- Climate Change and International Solar Alliance
- India’s National Security and Global South
- International Security and Global South
- UN and Global South
- Energy Security and Global South
- Science and Technology and Global South
- Human Security and Global South
- Any other related theme
The Seminar intends to bring together academics, policymakers, students and the interested public to deliberate upon the significant concerns on the concept of the Global South and the feasibility and emerging challenges in attaining the cherished goals. Research papers on the themes and subthemes identified above are invited.
Registration Fee
Paper Presenter | Registration Fee |
Faculty Members/ Policy Makers/ Interested Public | Rs. 1000/- |
Research Scholar | Rs. 500/- |
Accommodation
Outstation participants should make their accommodation arrangements. No TA/DA will be given for paper presenters. Working lunch and refreshments will be served to the participants during the Seminar.
Abstracts
An abstract of about 250 words and five keywords should be submitted online. Each submission should include the author’s name, position, institutional affiliation, and email.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission : On or before 25th February, 2024 | |
Intimation of Acceptance : 29th February, 2024 | |
Submission of Full Paper : On or before 20th March, 2024 |
Abstract Submission
On or before 25th February, 2024
Intimation of Acceptance
29th February, 2024
Submission of Full Paper
On or before 20th March, 2024
Publication of Seminar Papers
Papers presented in the Seminar will be considered for publication in the ISDA Journal: Studies in Development and Public Policy. We are also making arrangements with a reputed publisher to publish edited volumes.
Dr. Suresh Rangarajan
Director, Centre for Defense and Security Studies, Central University of Kerala
Prof. Mohanan B Pillai
Formerly Professor and Head, Dept. of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry Central University.
(Seminar Coordinator)
Dr. V. Rajendran Nair
Director, Institute for the Study of Developing Areas