CONF./CFP- SOAS Postgrad. Symp. on Central Asia, Caucasus and Eurasia, Feb. 26

Posted by: Sevket Chevy Akyildiz <108857@soas.ac.uk>

School of Oriental and African Studies

2011 Postgraduate Symposium on Central Asia, the Caucasus and Eurasia:

Identity and Economic Development

Call For Papers

Saturday, 26 February 2011 (Room B104. Brunei Gallery, SOAS, Russell
Square, London 10am - 4pm)

The expansive region of Central Asia, the Caucasus and Eurasia allows
for a broad spectrum of topics. This symposium is organized around two
broad themes concerning identity and the economy, with a special focus
on energy.

Speakers are invited to SOAS to speak for approximately 20 minutes on
the themes below and then answer questions.

Identity:
1. People-building, nation-state building studies
2. Ethnic minorities, human rights, citizenship and communities under
  Soviet and post-Soviet rule
3. Cultural and socialization topics: media, sport, the arts and folk culture

Economy themes:
1. Natural resources and energy issues
2. International interests in the region's natural resources
3. Business and market operations

Submission deadline: Dec 25, 2010

Please include the following information with all submissions: (1)
Name of presenter, (2) Academic position and institutional
affiliation, (3) Title of the paper, (4) Abstract of no more than 200
words, (5) Audio-visual equipment needs, (6) Contact information
(e-mail address). Unfortunately we will not be able to provide any
financial aid to participants. E-mail relevant information to Sevket
Akyildiz: 108857@soas.ac.uk