Theme of the Fall 2024 IES Undergraduate Conference
We are excited to announce The Institute of European Studies’ upcoming research conference, with the theme of “the European Union’s Strategic Role in Global Affairs.” As the European Union faces a rapidly changing global landscape, this conference aims to explore how it is positioning itself in response to geopolitical shifts, technological disruptions, and energy transitions. From defense and security to technology and energy policy, participants are encouraged to examine the many dimensions of European involvement in world affairs.
Potential topics may include the EU’s balancing act between strategic autonomy and transatlantic cooperation, the continent's role in the geopolitics of technology, and the implications of energy policy for Europe’s geopolitical influence. Other areas of interest could include the impact of changes in migration or trade policy on the EU’s international influence. This interdisciplinary conference seeks to bring together research from various fields—political science, economics, human rights—to foster a deeper understanding of how Europe is reshaping its strategic identity amid global transformations. Students from all majors are invited to participate and present their research!
The application will consist of a google form with an abstract submission.