INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBALIZATION & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS-VIII
ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE AUGUST 24, 2026
8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBALIZATION & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Congress on Globalization and International Relations is organized with the aim of analyzing the evolving dimensions of global affairs in the context of rapidly shifting geopolitical, economic, and social dynamics, while fostering an interdisciplinary perspective. Held in New York—one of the epicenters of global decision-making—this congress serves as a significant platform for scholars, policymakers, and researchers working in the fields of international relations, political science, economics, law, environmental policy, and cultural studies. By opening up a space for dialogue on the multifaceted impacts of globalization on state structures, international organizations, and individuals, the congress aspires to provide a collective intellectual ground for addressing the complex challenges of our time. Achieving better world is not an easy task. Nor is it a uniquely modern challenge.
Congress Topics
I. Theoretical Approaches and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
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Theories of Globalization: From Neoliberalism to Post-Globalism
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Constructivist and Critical Approaches to International Relations in a Globalized Era
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Globalization and the Crisis of Liberal Internationalism
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Global Ethics, Cosmopolitanism, and the Changing Nature of Sovereignty
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Globalization and the Transformation of Statehood in the Digital Age
II. Global Power Struggles and Geopolitical Transformation
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Great Power Rivalry: USA-China Relations and the Future of Global Order
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The Rise of Regional Powers: India, Brazil, Turkey, and South Africa in Global Politics
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Russia’s Global Strategy: From Ukraine to Africa and the Arctic
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Geopolitical Competition in the Indo-Pacific: A Maritime Security Perspective
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New Cold War Narratives: Technology, Trade, and Security Dilemmas
III. Development, Inequality, and the Political Economy of Globalization
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Global North-South Divide: Development, Debt, and Dependency Revisited
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Global Value Chains, Labor Exploitation, and the Race to the Bottom
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Financial Globalization and the Power of Multinational Corporations
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The Political Economy of Aid, Trade, and Investment in Africa
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Post-COVID Global Economy: Inflation, Austerity, and Unequal Recovery
IV. International Law, Institutions, and the Crisis of Governance
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The Future of the United Nations in a Fragmented World
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Reforming Global Governance: IMF, World Bank, and WTO at a Crossroads
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International Law and the Erosion of Norms: Humanitarian Interventions and Sovereignty
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NATO and Collective Security in the 21st Century
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Regional Institutions in Crisis: EU, ASEAN, AU, CELAC
V. Security, Migration, and Humanitarian Challenges
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New Security Challenges: Climate Refugees, Water Wars, and Pandemics
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Forced Migration and Border Politics in the Mediterranean and Central America
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The Weaponization of Migration in Global Politics
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Hybrid Threats, Disinformation, and Non-State Actors
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The Refugee Regime under Stress: From Syria to Sudan
VI. Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Diplomacy
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Global Climate Governance after COP28: Commitments or Rhetoric?
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The Geopolitics of Renewable Energy: Lithium, Hydrogen, and the Green Race
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Climate Security and Conflict: Sahel, Arctic, and the Pacific Islands
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Energy Corridors and Transit Diplomacy: Türkiye, the Caucasus, and Central Asia
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Environmental Justice Movements and Transnational Activism
VII. Technology, Digitalization, and New Domains of Power
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Artificial Intelligence and Global Regulation Challenges
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Cybersecurity and Cyberwarfare in International Relations
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The Politics of Big Tech: Data Sovereignty and Surveillance Capitalism
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Digital Diplomacy and the Future of Foreign Policy Tools
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Space Politics and the Militarization of Outer Space
VIII. Culture, Identity, and Public Diplomacy
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Globalization and the Rise of Identity Politics
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Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
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Global Media, Propaganda, and Strategic Narratives
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Diaspora Politics and Transnational Belonging
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Populism and Nationalism in the Global Age: Europe, Latin America, Asia
IX. Country- and Region-Based Perspectives on Global Power
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Ukraine and the Future of European Security Architecture
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Russia’s Foreign Policy in the Post-Soviet Space and Beyond
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China’s Global Ambitions: The Belt and Road Initiative and the New World Order
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Iran’s Regional Strategy: Between Resistance Axis and Pragmatism
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Israel’s Foreign Policy and the Politics of Security in the Middle East
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Türkiye’s Role as a Middle Power in a Turbulent Global Order
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Azerbaijan’s Strategic Position in the South Caucasus and Energy Geopolitics
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Armenia’s Foreign Policy Between Russia, the West, and Regional Realignments
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The U.S. and the Reconfiguration of Global Leadership
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Africa’s Strategic Importance in Global Competition: From Aid to Agency
X. War Studies
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The Evolution of Warfare in the 21st Century: Hybrid, Cyber, and Proxy Wars
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Private Military Companies and the Privatization of War
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The Weaponization of Information: Disinformation, Psychological Warfare, and Social Media
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Urban Warfare and Civilian Vulnerability in Contemporary Conflicts
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Strategic Doctrines and Military Innovation: AI, Drones, and Autonomous Weapon Systems
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Deterrence and Nuclear Strategy in a Multipolar World
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International Humanitarian Law and the Erosion of the Rules of War
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War, Peace, and State Transformation: The Political Economy of Armed Conflict
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Feminist and Postcolonial Approaches to War and Security
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Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Peacebuilding in a Global Context
XI. Cultural Studies and Global Identity Politics
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Globalization and the Transformation of National Identity
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Cultural Imperialism, Soft Power, and the Global Media Order
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Postcolonial Perspectives on Globalization and International Relations
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Diaspora Communities and Transnational Cultural Belonging
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Global Youth Culture, Digital Spaces, and Identity Formation
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Language, Power, and Diplomacy in a Globalized World
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Religion, Globalization, and Cultural Conflict
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Gender, Culture, and Representation in International Affairs
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Cultural Heritage and International Conflict
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Populist Narratives and the Instrumentalization of Culture
Congress Calendar
Abstract Submission Deadline: August 16, 2026
Symposium Program Announcement: August 21, 2026
Full Text Submission Deadline (Full Text Submission Not Mandatory): August 30, 2026
Proceeding Book Publication: September 20, 2026
Symposium Registration
Registration Fees for Online Participation: Single Paper: 2,500 TL, Two Papers: 3,500 TL
* Please note that in-person (on-site) participation will be limited exclusively to panel sessions.
"Participation is free of charge for the stakeholders of the IKSAD Science Diplomacy Project (academic staff and students), provided that it is limited to a single-authored paper."
Services Included in the Fee
Publication of abstracts and full texts in the congress book with ISBN
Separate participation certificate for all authors
Coffee break for in person participants
Accreditation
Internationally accredited
Abstract Submission
You must apply to the Congress by sending an abstract. Since our congress has an INTERNATIONAL character, it is obligatory to send an abstract in English. The summary evaluation process takes a maximum of 5 days. The author is informed about the result of the evaluation without delay.
Abstract Writing Rules
Margins : 2.5 cm
Font: Times New Roman, 12 Points
Line spacing: 1.00 cm
TITLE: All capital letters
Keywords: At least 3
Number of Words: At least 250
Your abstracts should be between 200-300 words. In addition, all authors in the paper must have their name, surname, place of work, the field of study, e-mail addresses, mobile phone numbers, and ORCID numbers.
You can submit your abstracts in word/doc/docs format until August 16, 2026 at the latest iksad13@gmail.com should be sent to the address.
Full Text Submission
If you want to have your full texts published in the Congress book, after your abstract is accepted, you can submit your FULL TEXTS until August 30, 2026 at 17:00 to our address iksad13@gmail.com
Studies with a similarity rate above 30% in full texts are not taken into consideration.
Full-Text Writing Rules
Margins : 2.5 cm
Font: Times New Roman, 12 Points
Line spacing: 1.00 cm
TITLE: All capital letters
Subtitle: Small
The number of pages: Must be at least 5 pages. The upper limit is 25 pages.
In your full texts, SUMMARY, INTRODUCTION, MATERIALS AND METHODS, FINDINGS and DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION and RECOMMENDATIONS, REFERENCES should be written under separate headings.
Citation Format: APA 6 Style citation format should be used.
In addition, all authors in the paper must have their name, surname, place of work, the field of study, city, and country, e-mail addresses, mobile phone numbers, and mandatory ORCID numbers.
Organizing Committee
DR. AKBAR VALADBIGI
DR. EKATERINE LOMIA
DR. MARIAM RASULAN
DR. CHANDRASEKHARAN PRAVEEN
DR. MUSTAFA LATİF EMEK
International Scientific Committee
Dr. Ana CAMPINA - Professor, Fernando Pessoa University
Dr. Arzu AL - Professor, Marmara University
Dr. Atul KUMAR - Professor & Head (Research)
Dr. D. Y. Patil B - School, Pune, India
Dr. Chandrasekharan PRAVEEN - Institute of Advanced Study in Education
Dr. Elenor ALVIRA HENDRICKS - Professor, Somerset East, South AfricaUniversity of Fort Hare
Ms. Guilherme Alves Grubertt - Professor, Doutorando em Educação Física - UEL (Universidade Estadual de Londrina)
Dr. Gulzar IBRAHIMOVA - Professor, Baku Euroasia University
Dr. Guray ALPAR - Professor, Major General, IKSAD Institute
Dr. Kabo DIRADITSILE - Professor, BotswanaWaseda University, Graduate School of Social Sciences. Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Ludmila MEDVEDEVANYA - Professor. , Russian Academy of Sciences
Dr. Mustafa Latif EMEK - Professor, Manhattan School of Economics
Dr. Orhun Burak SOZEN - Professor, Gaziantep University
Dr. Petra PELLETIER - Professor, The University fo Paris
Dr. Renu Susan Samuel - President, Institution’s Innovation Council, MoE, MHRD
Dr. Salih OZTURK - Professor, Namık Kemal University
Dr. Tamalika SULTANA - Professor , Dakka University of Bangladesh
Dr. Tauseef Ahmad - Professor, Southeast University, China
Dr. Zhihuan MENCHUANG - Professor,Renmin University of China
Symposium Contacts