|
Conference theme: Human Security in Asia: Emerging Issues and Challenges
Organizer: Asia Association for Global Studies (AAGS)
Date: March 24-25, 2007
Venue: Jeonju University, South Korea
In the post-Cold War era it has become increasingly evident that “security” involves far more than matters of national defense. Non-military threats such as poverty, hunger, disease, and environmental degradation, among others, know no borders and can affect people in all nations. In recent years, therefore, the concept of “human security” has attracted attention as a means to understand global problems. In its most basic form, human security represents “freedom from fear and freedom from want” (UNDP Human Development Report, 1994).
AAGS 2007 aims to bring together scholars from a wide array of disciplines and backgrounds to discuss what human security means for Asia and to seek ways to safeguard and enhance Asian citizens’ vital freedoms. Paper proposals are invited on, but not limited to, the following suggested themes:
Economic security
- job insecurity, unemployment, poverty, economic inequality
Environmental security
- air and water pollution, deforestation, soil degradation
Political security
- land / border disputes, war, terrorism, nuclear proliferation
Food security
- hunger, famine, malnutrition, food aid, food production, agri-business
Personal security
- gender discrimination, racism, crime, industrial safety
Health security
- communicable diseases, pollution-related illnesses, occupational-related illnesses
Community security
- cultural preservation / dissolution, linguistic human rights, ethnic conflict, religious persecution
Proposals should be 250-300 words in length and include the author's name, position, affiliation, and mailing address, along with a bio of around 100 words. All applications should be sent electronically to conferenceproposals@asia-globalstudies.org by January 22, 2007. For further information, please contact aags@asia-globalstudies.org or visit http://asia-globalstudies.org
|
