BMW Center for German and European Studies

14th Annual Graduate Student Conference

European Dynamics in the Age of Globalization

February 5 - 6, 2010

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

The European continent’s continuing evolution is an undeniable fixture of our increasingly interconnected world. The formation and expansion of the European Union, the nation-state’s comparative decline, and Europe’s contributions to and detractions from the forces of modernization are only a few of the measures of Europe’s role in the contemporary global landscape. How we characterize Europe in the 21st century is, above all, subject to our vantage point. To further this discussion, the BMW Center for German and European Studies is submitting a call for papers, inviting scholars to complement this historical and contemporary European debate by looking forward to the future of a globalized Europe.

In order to reflect Europe’s changing role in the international community, the conference is multidisciplinary in nature. Paper topics are open to all relevant fields and scholarly approaches. Abstracts might consider, but are not limited to historical, political, legal, economic, cultural, and social perspectives. Possible topics and subjects areas could include:

• Europe’s role and influence in a global economic crisis

• Future of European security policy

• Europe in external aid/international development/north-south relations

• Cultural identities in flux

At the close of the conference, two papers will be selected to receive ‘Best Paper’ awards on the basis of their academic quality, as judged by the panel commentators. Selected papers will each receive an award.

Abstracts Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2009 via e-mail

Abstracts should be 300-500 words (1-1.5 pages) in length and will be accepted only via email; please include a CV with your submission. Participation is limited to Master’s and Doctoral students currently enrolled in degree-granting programs. Selected panelists will receive food and accommodations and may be eligible for travel grants.

Please send submissions and questions to: cgesgradconference@georgetown.edu

The 2009 Conference featured speakers from the U.S. Department of State, the D.C. academic community, and the wider international diplomatic community. The Polish Ambassador to the U.S., Robert Kupiecki, served as the conference’s keynote speaker. Please click here for the program.