Conferences and events

On March 25th the international conference will take place, titled From Negotiations to Integration. Polish experience of the accession process and the road to membership of Ukraine in the European Union. The event is organized by the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Polish Society for European Studies and Rule of Law Institute Foundation and it will take place in Lublin.

Program of the conference [PDF File, 458 KB].

On February 26th (15:00-16:30 CET) the online seminar will take place, titled Advocacy and Change in International Organisations. The event is organized by the Department of International Organizations and Global Security Studies of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

What is the influence of advocacy when it comes to driving change in international organisations? By unpacking UN peacekeeping as a case study, the seminar delves into three key areas – strategic communication, protection of civilians, and quick impact projects – illustrating how different advocacy strategies lead to adopting and institutionalizing new ideas within organisations. While notable successes are noted, challenges persist with regard to staffing, accountability, and ongoing contestation. The speakers will discuss the importance of understanding various advocacy strategies for achieving lasting change by dissecting the complexities of navigating internal and external pressures within international organisations. The seminar offers valuable insights into the dynamics of international organisations’ evolution and the pivotal role of advocacy therein.

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Reference – Advocacy and Change in International Organizations. Communication, Protection, and Reconstruction in UN Peacekeeping, by Kseniya Oksamytna (Oxford University Press 2023).

Registration to the event via the Google form.

On January 22nd (5:00-6:30pm CET) the online seminar will take place, titled Proxy wars: strategic competition and irregular warfare in the 21st century. The event is organized by the Department of International Organizations and Global Security Studies of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

Since the end of World War II, proxy warfare has become a dominant form of the conflict. From great powers avoiding nuclear confrontation during the Cold War, to lesser powers with regional ambitions in the complex, post-Arab Spring Middle East, states have frequently turned to proxy warfare to avoid escalation risks and costs of direct conflict. But proxy wars incur many hazards for the sponsors and proxies alike. Sponsors often struggle to control their partners and proxy wars still carry significant costs, whereas conflict delegation rarely delivers strategic breakthrough. As to proxies, they deal with overbearing or fickle sponsors and may suffer devastating loss of local legitimacy or international opprobrium for the provenance of received assistance. Given these drawbacks, why is proxy warfare nonetheless ubiquitous? Why do state and non-state actors outsource violence when they know proxy war is likely to yield a less than ideal outcome? Why do proxies seek out and accept their help?

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Reference – Routledge Handbook of Proxy Wars, 2023, Edited By Assaf Moghadam, Vladimir Rauta , Michel Wyss.

Registration to the event via the Google form.

On October 30th (12:30-14:00pm CET) the online seminar will take place, titled Rise of the Indo-Pacific?. The event is organized by the Department of International Organizations and Global Security Studies of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

Does the rise of the Indo Pacific constitute the most significant geopolitical shift in recent history? How has the concept of this region come into being? The Indo-Pacific, a region stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the Western Pacific, is undergoing a profound transformation Therefore, this seminar seeks to shed light on the changing dynamics of the Indo Pacific, including the increasing influence of major powers, the consequences of their rivalry, evolving trade relationships, and the strategic importance of the region The seminar aims to delve into the key factors and implications of Indo Pacific rise to foster a better understanding of its multifaceted dimensions.

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Reference – Handbook of Indo Pacific Studies (Routledge 2023), edited by Barbara Kratiuk, Jeroen Van den Bosch, Aleksandra Jaskólska, and Yoichiro Sato.

Registration to the event via the Google form.

On August 4th (Friday) the seminar titled Youth in the Warsaw uprising – combatants or civilians? will take place. Invited scientists will discuss the variety of topics regarding children throughout the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. The event starts on 12:00 and will be accessible both remotly (online via ZOOM app) and stationary at Dworkowa 3 in Warsaw.

Moderator:

• Paweł Ukielski, Ph.D. (Institute of Political Studies, PAS)

Guests:

• Agnieszka Cubała (author of books regarding Warsaw Uprising) – childcare and the youngest civilians;
• Michał Tomasz Wójciuk (Warsaw Rising Museum) – youth in the auxiliaries;
• Karol Mazur, Ph.D. (Warsaw Rising Museum) – child soldiers.

To access the event please follow the link or log to the meeting via the ZOOM app:

Meeting’s ID: 991 2200 7299
Pass code: 131469