ICON-IR 2018

“Revisiting Bandung: Cultivating Asia’s Insights on Global International Relations and Political Science”

As International Relations approaches its centenary, this paragraph highlights how Western-centric theories often marginalize Asian perspectives, despite Asia’s distinct historical responses to great power politics—such as the Spirit of Bandung—underscoring the importance of fostering academic discourse on Asia’s relevance in global International Relations and politics.

Panels

Security Challenges for Asia in a Time or Rising International Tensions
Asia as the Future of International Economy
Asia’s Regional Order and Cooperation
Asia’s Approach in International Relations Theory
Democracy and Human Development Challenges in Asia
Asia’s Diplomacy and Middle Power Politics
Asia’s Contribution towards International Peace
Power of Media and Transnational Movement in Asia
Great Power Politics and Balance of Power in Asia
The Politics of Environment in Facing the 2020 Paris Agreement
The Development and Implementation of Gender Studies in Asia
Other related sub-themes