The Asian Political and International Studies Association (APISA) is Asia’s leading academic organization dealing with political and international studies. Modeled on academic institutions in North America and Western Europe, APISA serves as an academic community for scholars working on Asia. The Association organizes the annual (biennial) congress and sponsors a range of academic and professional activities such as book awards, fellowships, regional and international conferences and workshops, and capacity building.
APISA’s objectives are:
- – Promotion of research and teaching in all areas of the social sciences, in particular disciplines related to political and international studies
- – Dissemination of research findings, institutional skills and syllabi
- – Promotion of cooperation and exchanges between individuals and institutions
- – Promotion of regional and sub-regional peace through epistemic communities
Announcements/Recent Activities
The Asian Political and International Studies Association | International Graduate Student Workshop
Grasping the Generational Gap:
Gen-Z’s Political Activism and Their Implication on Global Discourse
23-24 April 2026
@ Osaka School of International Public Policy, The University of Osaka (hybrid)
It is increasingly difficult to ignore the gulf between the generations in political discourse. The differences between generations have always existed in the past, but social media and AI have changed the way we communicate ideas while competency in new information technologies are not necessarily evenly spread across generations. The difference, for example, between Gen-Z and the so-called Gen-X is significant in this regard. Moreover, Gen-X is arguably the last still professionally active generation to have experienced the Cold War—the significance of which is often overlooked.
As the world transitions from the post-1945 liberal order to a less predictable one, we may be looking at an international scene is as divided over generational experiences as religious, cultural and political identities as well as national interests. Liberal political values of the West can no longer claim the universality they once enjoyed, but reducing this as a clash between the West and rest, or the Global North versus the Global South, misses the point that the world has always been more complex and unpredictable.
This workshop will be a series of conversations between scholars and graduate students to flesh out priority “global” issues that matter for the next generation or Gen-Z. What would the Gen-Z do differently from the current leaders in politics, business, and industry and why?
The topics for in-depth discussions over the 2 days will be the following:
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- Climate change mitigation, energy transition and environmental protection
- Fighting authoritarianism and the question of democracy
- Controlling nuclear weapons (and nuclear deterrence)
- International trading system
- United Nations and multilateralism
- AI and the future of the human brain
We call for application for participants to this workshop. Please select at least 2 topics (with an abstract of 200 words) for discussion, and send the application to Haruko Satoh (Specially Appointed Professor, OSIPP; hsatoh65@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp) with subhead: GenZ APISA by 15 April 2026.
The 5th Biennial International Conference on International Relations (ICON-IR), &
The 20th Congress of the Asian Political and International Studies Association (APISA)
"The Weak [NOT] Suffer What They Must, The Strong Do What They Can"
Background
Step into the arena of global politics at The 5th Biennial International Conference on International Relations (ICON-IR) 2026, where the voices of the marginalized rise to forge a new diplomatic paradigm. In a world dominated by the aggressive self-interests of major powers—whether through isolationism, regional assertiveness, or unilateralism—the lesser powers often stand at the crossroads of uncertainty and neglect. Now is the moment for states to unite, demonstrate resilience, and redefine their relevance on the world stage. Through shared insights and cooperation, they hold the key to revitalizing multilateralism and creating solutions that challenge the prevailing disorder. Join us, the Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS) of Parahyangan Catholic University, to explore how potent nations can shape the future of international relations through innovation, collaboration, and diplomacy.
August 20-21, 2026 | PPAG, Parahyangan Catholic University
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
For further information, please visit our official website https://icon.unpar.ac.id/
| APISA CONGRESS 2025 |
Revisiting the Rules-Based Order (RBO) and Multi/Mini-Lateralism in the Indo-Pacific
This APISA Congress invites scholars and practitioners to examine how the Indo-Pacific is navigating these challenges. We invite submissions of abstracts for papers that explore the impact of the shifting geopolitical landscape on the RBO, regional security issues, intra- and inter-regional cooperation, and economic integration.
Key Information –
Date: 17-18 October, 2025
Venue: IBG-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines-Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Submission deadline: 20 August, 2025
Download the APISA 2025 Event Program APISA 2025 Submission and Registration Guidelines
Solidarity Statement: April 10, 2025
APISA expresses its grave concern over the recent issuance of an arrest warrant against Dr. Paul Chambers
Read statement from Southeast Asian Human Rights and Peace Studies Network
The Asian Political and International Studies Association (APISA), stands in solidarity with Dr. Paul Chambers of Naresuan University, and the Southeast Asian Human Rights and Peace Studies Network (SEAHRN). We express our grave concern over the recent issuance of an arrest warrant against Dr. Chambers, an internationally renowned and well-respected social scientist, under Section 112 of Thailand’s Criminal Code and the Computer Crime Act.
His academic work has contributed to a better understanding of Thai social and political dynamics, and he has inspired many Thai students through his teaching, research, and mentoring. The use of criminal law against scholars, researchers or students, directly undermines the dignity and integrity of both social and educational institutions.
We call on the Thai authorities to respect due process, ensure transparency, and guarantee the protection of academic freedoms. We urge the immediate withdrawal of charges against Dr. Chambers. The right to study, publish, and speak freely is essential for all societies committed to freedom, justice, and democracy.
"APISA & IPS Conference 2024" @ Hatyai, Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand
“Peace Building and Development in Southeast Asia”
4-6 October, Institute for Peace Studies, Prince of Songkhla University
In 2024 Southeast Asia finds itself embroiled in several persistent conflicts that have yet to be resolved. At the same time, issues of human rights and transitional justice are related to these conflicts. Thus, this conference addresses peacebuilding in the countries of this region. The purpose of the conference is to build specialized knowledge on the integration of peace, legitimacy and geoeconomics in Southeast Asia, as a means of mitigating conflict in areas where it exists in the region. The conference will be composed of several panels which look at various aspects of peace building in different parts of Southeast Asia.
Please see here for Registration and Further Information.
The International Political Science Association (IPSA) and the International Political Science Abstracts seek articles for the journal's Trends in International Political Science rubric.
Every year, International Political Science Abstracts receives over 30,000 articles from around the globe, providing us with an unparalleled access to articles published in and around our discipline. Trends seeks to build on this material, determining six burgeoning currents in the field. After the revision process, the Trends article is then published as the first chapter of each bi-monthly issue of the International Political Science Abstracts and distributed to libraries around the world in both print and database editions. Authors will receive an honorarium of 500 euros, which may be shared with a co-author.
Please download the following PDF for Publication Timeline, Aims & Scope, and other information.
APISA 2024 Osaka
APISA 2024 Osaka"Asian Governance: Intersections of domestic, regional, and international" | September 26-28, 2024, OSIPP, Osaka University, Japan
The Asian Political and International Studies Association (APISA) is happy to issue a Call for Papers, for the upcoming conference at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University, Japan from September 26-28 (Fri.-Sat.). The conference has a particular focus on the policy impact of the electoral outcomes in the Indo-Pacific region on the inter-related, three layers of governance structures (domestic, regional and global). The conference will be in person September 27-28, and online on September 26. Please see here for Registration and Further Information.
The 7th Global International Studies Conference of the World International Studies Committee, University of Warsaw, July 24-26, 2024
APISA is happy to announce the Call for Papers for our partner, WISC (World International Studies Committee), which will be holding its conference in Warsaw next year. Further information
APISA2023: APISA 17th Annual Congress | Friday, June 30 to Saturday, July 1, 2023
APISA 2023 was co-hosted by the Institute of Peace and Democracy and Warmadewa University in Bali, in collaboration with the Center of ASEAN Community Studies (CACS) in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Naresuan University, the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy’s (OSIPP) "Peace and Human Security in Asia: Toward a Meaningful Japan-Korea Partnership", and the Institute for International and Area Studies, Ewha Womans University Further information
APISA 2022: APISA 16th Annual Congress | December 10-11, 2022
APISA2022 was co-hosted by Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy's (OSIPP) "Peace and Human Security in Asia: Toward a Meaningful Japan-Korea Partnership" project supported by the Korea Foundation, and supported by The International Academic Forum. Further information
2nd Asian Summer School on Political Parties and Democracy20-26 June 2022OSCE Academy in Bishkek Organised under the auspices of APISA, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, the Summer School will bring together an international team of academics and practitioners to train and instruct a group of 14 MA/PhD researchers, practitioners and civil society leaders in the field of political parties and democracy. Further information
APISA 15November 26-27, 2021Operationalizing an East Asian Community of Peace and Development: Challenges and Opportunities Hosted by the Graduate School of International Studies and the Institute for International and Area Studies Ewha Womans University Further information
Asian International Studies ReviewCall for papers Vol.22 No.2 Submission deadline: July 31, 2021 Further information
New Publications
The Niche Diplomacy of Asian Middle Powers Edited by Brendan HoweLexington Books 978-1-7936-2483-3 May 2021
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