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General Description The Eighth International Conference on Lao Studies (ICLS 8) will be held from September 11-14, 2025, at the Centre of Asian and Transcultural Studies, Heidelberg University, Germany. Co-organized by the Institute of Anthropology at Heidelberg University and the Center for Lao Studies (CLS), this conference aims to promote Lao Studies by providing an international forum for scholars to present and discuss various aspects of Lao Studies. Conference Theme The Time and Space of Laos: Neighbors and Transformations This…

The conference organising committee of the Association of Southeast Asian Studies (ASEAS) is delighted to invite interested parties to submit paper and panel abstracts for the upcoming conference, which will be held at St John’s College, University of Cambridge. This year’s conference theme, “Global Southeast Asia: Continuity and Change,” explores the dynamic and evolving nature of Southeast Asia in the context of global interconnectedness, political change, environmental challenges, cultural flows, and socio-economic transformations. We welcome a wide range of submissions…

The Center for Burma Studies at Northern Illinois University, in collaboration with the Burma Studies Foundation and the Burma Studies Group, invites scholars, students, and community members to submit papers for the 16th International Burma Studies Conference. This year’s theme, “Dealing with Legacies in Burma,” encourages an exploration of the intertwined memories, legacies, and histories that shape Burma/Myanmar today. Conference Details Date: October 3-5, 2025 Location: Northern Illinois University, Dekalb Theme: Dealing with Legacies in Burma Topics of Interest: The conference welcomes scholarship…

DEADLINE: 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Theme: Pluriversal Futures in a Multipolarising World: Global South Perspectives Date: 4–7 August 2026 Location:  FISIP Universitas Indonesia, Depok Campus, Indonesia Link to apply: http://bit.ly/callforpanel-isjai2026 Contact us: simposiumjai@gmail.com Program details The early 21st century is marked by a profound transformation of the global political landscape. The fading dominance of a single global power and the rise of new regional actors signal the emergence of a multipolarising world, shaped by shifting political–economic alliances, competing ideological projects, and…

Theme: “Navigating Conflicts and Global Challenges” Venue: Chiang Mai, Thailand Deadline of Submission March 15, 2026 In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, climate change, and complex global crises, international security and environmental challenges have become increasingly interconnected. Contemporary conflicts now extend beyond traditional military dimensions to include resource scarcity, environmental degradation, migration, and social injustice, requiring multidisciplinary and globally informed responses. The 5th International Conference on International Security and the Environment (ISE 2026), themed “Navigating Conflicts and Global Challenges”…

Organizer -European Association for Southeast Asia studies Deadline for abstract submissions - 10 April 2026. Conference dates: 1-3 September 2026 (optional: excursion or participation in a post-conference associated event on 4 September 2026) Venue:  Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain The 14th EuroSEAS conference will be held at the Complutense University of Madrid, from 1-3 September 2026 with an optional excursion or participation in a post-conference associated event on 4 September 2026. As an international and multi-disciplinary scholarly organization, EuroSEAS invites scholars and PhD…