International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Conference

ISA 2017: Understanding Change in World Politics

A major international scholarly event, the theme of ISA 2017 is Understanding Change in World Politics. The International Studies Association (ISA) has been the premier organization for connecting scholars and practitioners in fields of international studies since 1959.

CIGI PANELS

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
10:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Poe A, Hilton Baltimore

Constructive Engagement with Extremist/Terrorist Groups: Possibilities and Limitations

Chair
Joyce Neu, Facilitating Peace

Panelists
Pamela Aall, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Eileen Babbitt, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Courtney La Bau, Truman National Security Project  
Georgia Papadopoulos Holmer, United States Institute of Peace  

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
1:45 to 3:30 PM
Blake Room, Hilton Baltimore

Third Party Interventions from Negotiated Settlements to Reconciliation

Chair
Fen Osler Hampson, Centre for International Governance Innovation

Panelists
Emma Elfversson, Uppsala University
Christopher D. Linebarger, The University of Texas at El Paso 
Raja Shanti Ranjan Sarkar, University of Arizona  
Isak Skov, Rice University  
Jeremy L. Wells, Texas State University   

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
4:00 to 5:45 PM
University 1, Marriott Inner Harbour

Mediation and Sustainable Peace in a Changing Conflict Environment

Chair
Pamela Aall, Centre for International Governance Innovation and United States Institute of Peace

Discussant
Fen Osler Hampson, Centre for International Governance Innovation

Panelists
Nimet Beriker, Mardin Artuklu University
Alexandr Burilkov, Uni Hamburg/German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Michael J. Butler, Clark University
Markus Kirchschlager, German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Charles Tenenbaum, Sciences Po Lille
Sinisa Vukovic, Johns Hopkins University
Jasmine- Kim Westendorf, La Trove University

Thursday, February 23, 2017
8:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Peale A, Hilton Baltimore

PRESIDENTIAL PANEL

Beyond Peacekeeping: Conflict Management in Africa

Chair
Pamela Aall, Centre for International Governance Innovation

Discussant
Chester A. Crocker, Georgetown University and Global Leadership Foundation

Panelists
Laurie Nathan, Centre for Mediation in Africa and University of Pretoria
'Funmi Olonisakin, Africa Leadership Centre and Kings College London
Charles Owuor Olungah, University of Nairobi
Gilles Yabi, West Africa Citizen Think Tank

Friday, February 24, 2017
8:15 to 10:00 AM
Promenade, Marriott Inner Harbour

Mediating Security Negotiations in Eurasia 

Chair
I. William Zartman, Johns Hopkins University

Discussant
Ole Waever, University of Copenhagen

Panelists
Fen Osler Hampson, Centre for International Governance Innovation
P. Terrence Hopmann, Johns Hopkins University
HoWon Geong, International Journal of Peace Studies/George Mason University
Valerie Rosoux, Louvain University
 

CIGI RECEPTION

Thursday, February 23, 2017
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Hilton Baltimore, Paca Meeting Room

SHOW HOURS – Visit CIGI at Booth 312-314