Institute for the Study of Developing Areas

CALL FOR PAPERS

ISDA CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

In Association with

CENTRE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES
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:

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