CESRAN INTERNATIONAL | OUR ACADEMIC LEGACY
Conference History
Thirteen annual conferences. An evolving international scholarly community. A continuing commitment to critical research, interdisciplinary dialogue, and academic collaboration since 2014.
A Tradition of International Academic Dialogue
Established in 2014 as the International Conference on Eurasian Politics & Society (IEPAS), the CESRAN International conference series has developed into a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship and international academic exchange.
The conference initially focused on the political, economic, security, and societal dynamics of Eurasia. Over successive editions, its academic scope expanded to encompass wider debates in International Relations, Political Science, International Political Economy, Security Studies, Regional Studies, and global affairs.
In 2023, the tenth edition marked an important institutional transition as the series adopted the title Annual Conference on International Studies. This consolidated archive documents that evolution and provides access to the original conference records.
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2014
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2023
Transition to new Conference
2027
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Browse the complete history of the conference series, from its inaugural edition in 2014 to the most recent completed conference in 2026.
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13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CESRAN2026 — Budapest
7–10 July 2026 | Budapest, Hungary
Organised in collaboration with the Contemporary Arab World Centre at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, CESRAN2026 brought together scholars from different academic traditions to examine contemporary global and regional developments.
Conference highlights: 140 participants · 36 countries · 20 academic panels · 3 keynote lectures
12TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CESRAN2025 — Lisbon
1–5 July 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal
The Lisbon edition strengthened the conference’s international academic partnerships, including collaboration with Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, OBSERVARE, and institutions across Europe and beyond.
Conference highlights: 112 participants · 91 presentations · 17 panels
11TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CESRAN2024 — Venice
1–3 October 2024 | Venice, Italy
Organised with Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and international academic partners, CESRAN2024 provided a forum for research on geopolitics, security, international institutions, regional politics, and global transformations.
Archival publication: Conference Programme and Abstract Book, ISBN 978-625-00-2390-7.
10TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CESRAN2023 — Lisbon
12–15 September 2023 | Lisbon, Portugal
The tenth edition marked a major milestone in the conference’s institutional history, adopting the broader Annual Conference on International Studies identity. Organised with Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa and OBSERVARE, the conference reflected the expansion of the series beyond its original Eurasian focus.
9TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2022 — York
13–16 July 2022 | York, United Kingdom
Hosted with York St John University, IEPAS2022 explored the international politics of Eurasia amid rapidly changing security conditions. The programme featured Caroline Kennedy’s keynote on the Arctic and Eurasia, alongside discussions of nuclear weapons and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
8TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2021 — Lisbon
22–24 September 2021 | Lisbon, Portugal
IEPAS2021 continued the international scholarly dialogue through academic panels, keynote lectures, and book discussions. The programme included Ken Booth’s keynote lecture, “Global Reckonings and COVID Cliches”, alongside contributions from Scott Lucas, Sónia Sénica, Mark Meirowitz, and Sandra Fernandes.
7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2020 — Lisbon
23–25 September 2020 | Lisbon, Portugal
The 2020 edition addressed the geopolitical and security challenges of a changing international environment. The programme included a keynote lecture by Richard Sakwa and discussions on COVID-19 in Greater Eurasia, NATO’s strategic challenges, and international security.
6TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2019 — Lisbon
4–5 July 2019 | Lisbon, Portugal
IEPAS2019 was organised with academic partners at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa and OBSERVARE. The conference brought together scholars to examine Eurasian politics and international relations through interdisciplinary panels and research presentations.
5TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2018
23 April 2018
The fifth edition continued the conference series’ exploration of Eurasian politics, international security, and regional transformation. Its academic programme reflects the ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary research and international scholarly exchange.
4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2017 — Istanbul
1–2 July 2017 | Istanbul, Türkiye
IEPAS2017 featured an international programme addressing geopolitical developments and Eurasian political transformations. The announced keynote speakers included Ahmet Davutoğlu, Mehmet Asutay, Matthew Bryza, Tim Jacoby, and Neil MacFarlane.
3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2016
2–3 June 2016
The third edition featured keynote lectures by Mark Bassin and Oktay Tanrısever. Its academic programme addressed Central Asia, regional security, international organisations, geopolitical change, and the changing dynamics of Eurasian politics.
2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2015 — Konya
22–23 May 2015 | Konya, Türkiye
Held at the Dedeman Konya Hotel & Convention Centre, the second conference adopted Cultural Diplomacy as its central theme. The programme explored the relationship between culture, international relations, diplomacy, and political developments across Eurasia.
1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EURASIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY
IEPAS2014 — The Beginning
20–21 March 2014
The inaugural International Conference on Eurasian Politics & Society established the foundation of the CESRAN conference series. The programme addressed Eurasian integration, regionalism, energy politics, geopolitical change, and emerging international challenges.
The opening programme included contributions by Hayati Aktaş and Alpaslan Özerdem, with keynote presentations by Senimgul Dossova, Murat Çemrek, and Ayla Göl.
Academic Development and International Collaboration
Over more than a decade, the CESRAN conference series has evolved from a specialised Eurasian Studies gathering into a broader international academic forum. This development reflects an expanding research agenda and sustained cooperation with universities, research centres, and scholarly networks.
International Networks
Connecting scholars and institutions across countries, disciplines, and research traditions.
Interdisciplinary Research
Encouraging dialogue across International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, and related fields.
Scholarly Development
Supporting research exchange, constructive academic feedback, and opportunities for collaboration.
About the Archive
This consolidated history provides an overview of the CESRAN International conference series. Original conference pages and programme documents remain the primary historical records for presentation titles, participant details, and institutional affiliations. Additional archival materials may be incorporated as they become available.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
CESRAN2027 — Budapest
14th Annual Conference on International Studies
6–9 July 2027 | Budapest, Hungary
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