Call for papers | Cultures of democracy: Commonwealth leadership, grassroots activism and people empowerment in times of crisis
Democracy seems everywhere under pressure. The rise of populist leaders, challenges from far-right and authoritarian regimes, attacks on democratic governance, distortions of truth on social media, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and a disregard for fact-checking are all contributing.
To mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth Secretariat, The Round Table is keen to explore what role the Commonwealth of Nations can play in this context.
Scholars, research graduates and analysts are invited to submit papers oncultural, legal, political, social, economic and moral issues, relating to the definitions of democracy, mediation, good offices, consensus building and international norms and the challenges of hegemony.
Call for Papers:
Please send your CV, abstract (max 500 words) and a brief biography (max 150 words) to Professor Sue Onslow, Editor of The Round Table on [email protected] by the deadline: 30 June 2025.
With the support from:
- Institut universitaire de France
- Sciences Po Strasbourg
- Université de Picardie Jules Verne
- The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and Policy Studies
This page was last updated on 24 June 2025
