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I-MENA Forums: Spring 2015 (Delaware, USA)

The Institute for MENA Studies is hosting a forum: You are invited to participate in the Institute for MENA Forum on Middle Eastern Affairs from April 30th to May 3rd, 2015. The conference will take place in the state of Delaware, USA. There are two types of participation available: a presenter or a guest (guest does not have to present, but he/she is welcome to engage in the sessions’ discussions).  Guests can secure their attendance by paying the conference fees by the dates specified below. The presented papers may be published in the conference proceedings and in the institute publication; further information will be provided upon accepting your paper for presentation.

Publications: The authors of the accepted papers will provide a short paper, or essay, of their research. The short paper will be included in a book chapter published around August 2015. In addition, few authors will have the opportunity to contribute by authoring a one of the book chapters with a long research paper.

Theme: The Socio-political Paradigm Shift in the Middle East.

 

Caution: Please be aware that the Institute for MENA studies does not endorse terrorism, extremism, or civil wars. Therefore, papers that support organizations or civil wars such as the Muslim Brotherhood (or similar organizations), or the civil war in Syria (regardless which side it takes) will be disqualified from reviews.  

Submission Process:

·         Submit your abstract by March 20th to: 

·         Notifications will be on or before March 30th, 2015

·         Please write in the subject line: 2015 SPRING FORUM

·         If your abstract is selected, pay the fees,

·         Submit your full paper (Short papers or essay are limited to an abstract of 100 words and three pages long 1 1/2" space 12pt New Times Roman Font).

 

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The following topics are suggested, but are not limited to:

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·         Homeland Security and Terrorism:

o   Post-Arab Spring  Security

o   New threats to peace in the Middle East and its impact on global security

o   Sectarianism

·         Middle Eastern Cultural Issues:

o   Child Labor and Child Marriage

o   The positive impact of Middle Eastern culture

o   The history and evolution of customs and traditions in the Middle East

·         Environmental and Geographical Challenges:

o   MENA’s oil exploration and its impact on the environment.

o   Wars in the Middle East and the impact on the environment

I. Remote Guest or Remote Presenter:

·         Early Payment before March 15th, 2015 $95

·         After Mrch 15th, 2015 $129

II. Guest (non-presenter) Registration Fees WITHOUT Meals:

·           Early Payment before March 15th, 2015 $100

·         After Mrch 15th, 2015 $140

III. Guest (non-presenter) Registration Fees WITH Meals:

·           Early Payment before March 15th, 2015 $200 

·         After Mrch 15th, 2015 $240

IV. Presenter's Registration Fee, WITHOUT Meal:

·         Early Payment before March 20th, 2015 $265

·         After March 20, 2015 $ 325

V. Preseneter's Registration Fee, WITH Meals:

·         Early Payment before March 20th, 2015 $350

·         After Marh 20th, 2015 $375

(Please NOTE that all fees are in US Dollars)

Papers submitted may be published in the forum's proceeding or journal. Please note that your paper should be a short paper with an abstract. 

 

The Fees for Option includes the following:

         - Forum's Materials (for option II – V)

·        -  Access to Abstracts and Papers submitted by participants (for Option I – V)

·         - Reception (for Option II – V)

·  ·  -   Middle Eastern Food -LUNCH (coffee, tea, and/or cold drinks) (Option III-V)

·       -   Water, Tea and Coffee during the meeting (Option II – V)

Special Fees Reductions:

·         Full-time Students will be granted 10% off the published fees (Please submit student grant form). A school Email or letter of the admission and record to show your status.

·         Presenters and Guests can apply for Grants that can apply to your conference fees. Grants may be granted on case-by-case (please see attached grant form).

How to submit your proposals and Guests’ requests:

·         For your Abstracts: Please submit your abstract by December, 20th, 2015 to: . Click her to downlowad the abstract submission form

·         Please do not forget to include 2015 SPRING FORUM in the SUBJECT line of your email. Please do not forget to tell us in the body of your email which option fee option you selected (option I through V).

·         For your Guest Attending Requests: Please Download the application and fax email it after you complete it.

NOTES: Any inquiry should be directed to the same email address ( ). One day will include only dinner as the conference will be at a half-day.

 

 


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