Conference Program

We are pleased to announce the full program for the Seventh Global Conference of WISC, which will be held in Warsaw on 24-26 July 2024. For your convenience, a directory of confirmed participants is also available for consultation. You can browse the list here. Additionally, you can download a PDF copy here.

 
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Session Overview
Location: Room 105
Auditorium Building Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
Date: Wednesday, 24/July/2024
9:00am - 10:30amWA02: The Geopolitics of Climate Change: Foreign Policy, Humanitarian Response, and Sustainable Development
Location: Room 105
Panel
Climate change is rapidly transforming the international landscape, posing complex challenges and demanding new approaches in foreign policy, humanitarian response, and sustainable development. As a result, this panel brings together different perspectives that explore these interconnected issues.
11:00am - 12:30pmWB02: The Domestic-International Nexus in Foreign Policy: Comparing Decision-Making, Leadership Transitions, and Regional Dynamics
Location: Room 105
Panel
This panel explores the dynamic interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy in a comparative framework. The papers presented examine this nexus through different lenses, offering rich insights into the complex relationship between internal and external affairs.
3:00pm - 4:30pmWC02: Norms, Alliances, and Transformations: Evolving Foreign Policy Dynamics in Europe and Beyond
Location: Room 105
Panel
This panel examines how states are adapting their foreign policies in response to a changing global order. Participants explore this theme through diverse case studies, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by a more multipolar world.
Date: Thursday, 25/July/2024
9:00am - 10:30amTA02: Shifting Strategies and Identities in Asian Foreign Policies: Historical Legacies and Contemporary Geopolitics
Location: Room 105
Panel
This panel examines the dynamic evolution of foreign policies in Asia, focusing on the interplay between historical legacies, contemporary geopolitical strategies, and identity formation. By comparing these diverse case studies, the panel aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how historical legacies and contemporary geopolitical challenges shape foreign policy and identity in Asia.
11:00am - 12:30pmTB02: Latin American Foreign Policies in the Context of Global Power Dynamics and Ideological Shifts
Location: Room 105
Panel
This panel explores the evolving foreign policy landscapes of Latin American nations in the face of a shifting global order. It moves beyond the traditional focus of the United States' influence in the region and examines how Latin American countries are engaging with new actors and challenges.
3:00pm - 4:30pmTC02: Foreign Policy in a Comparative Perspective: Variables and Cases II
Location: Room 105
Roundtable
Date: Friday, 26/July/2024
9:00am - 10:30amFA02: Strategic Influences and Leadership in Foreign Policy Decision-Making: Comparative Case Studies from Europe, Asia, and Beyond
Location: Room 105
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This panel explores the interplay between domestic political dynamics and individual leadership in shaping foreign policy. It examines how internal pressures and the actions of key figures influence a country's foreign policy decisions. Thus, the panel aims to offer a comparative perspective on the complex relationship between domestic politics, individual leaders, and foreign policy formulation. The panel encourages discussion on the relative weight of internal and external factors in shaping a nation's approach to the international stage.
3:00pm - 4:30pmFC02: Contested Interventions and Strategic Alliances: Analyzing Foreign Policy Decision-Making in Conflict Zones
Location: Room 105
Panel
This panel examines the challenges of formulating foreign policy in a world of complex domestic and international pressures. The papers explore how countries navigate internal divides and competing priorities when making decisions on the international stage. Thus, the panel aims to illuminate the complex interplay between domestic politics, national security concerns, and historical narratives in shaping foreign policy. It encourages discussion on how countries reconcile internal divides and forge consensus when engaging with critical international issues.

 
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