Conference Description:
The International Political Science Association (IPSA) invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit paper abstracts for two open panels at the 29th IPSA World Congress of Political Science, scheduled to take place in Rome, Italy, from 24–28 July 2027.

The Congress will be held under the theme “Uncertain Democracies: Rethinking Governance in a Changing Global System.” The open panels seek diverse geographical perspectives and interdisciplinary contributions from researchers and practitioners worldwide.

Details:
• Organiser: International Political Science Association (IPSA)
• Event: 29th World Congress of Political Science
• Theme: Uncertain Democracies: Rethinking Governance in a Changing Global System
• Venue: Rome, Italy
• Dates: 24–28 July 2027
• Mode: In person
• Language: English
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 4 November 2026
• Convenor: Dr. Mohit Awasthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Peace Studies, MIT World Peace University, Pune

Open Panel 1: The Politics of Hope in Uncertain Democracies: Nonviolence, Political Agency, and Democratic Transformation

• Track: RC44 – Security, Conflict and Democratization
• Focus Areas: Political agency, nonviolence, democratic resilience, democratic backsliding, conflict, social fragmentation, and the role of individuals, communities, and movements in sustaining hope amid uncertainty.
• Panel Details: https://lnkd.in/dxZT8pGb
• Submit a Paper: https://lnkd.in/dm5kyiTn

Open Panel 2: Climate, Borders and Security: Rethinking Cooperation in South Asia

• Track: RC52 – Climate Security and Planetary Politics
• Focus Areas: Climate change, borders, security, regional cooperation, shared environmental challenges, and cooperative governance in South Asia.
• Panel Details: https://lnkd.in/dc5-x7nf
• Submit a Paper: https://lnkd.in/dVUEmGGt

Eligibility & Preference:
• Scholars, researchers, and practitioners from across the world are invited to submit abstracts.
• Contributions from diverse geographical, political, social, and regional contexts are particularly encouraged.
• Comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives are welcome.

How to Submit:
• Select the panel relevant to your research interests.
• Review the panel details and submit your paper abstract through the corresponding submission link.
• Deadline: 4 November 2026.