The Society for Military and Strategic Studies (SMSS) at the University of Calgary is pleased to announce the ninth annual internationally recognized student conference:
WAR AND SECURITY: THE COSTS OF CONFLICT.
2 & 3 March 2007 • University of Calgary
PAPER PROPOSAL DEADLINE • 20 DECEMBER 2006

This conference is dedicated to facilitating discussion, debate and contributions to the knowledge of military, security and historical events that have influenced the international arena. Students are given a multidisciplinary forum within which they can engage academic, military and corporate communities dedicated to the study of these important topics.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
War and Economics, Conflict throughout History, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the United Nations, Peacemaking and Peacekeeping, the European Union, the African Union, the “Revolution in Military Affairs”, Terrorism, Intelligence, Insurrection, Revolutionary War, Counter-Insurgency, Warfare in Literature, Military Anthropology, Empires and Occupation. This list is by no means exhaustive. Original ideas are encouraged.
The SMSS welcomes undergraduate and graduate paper submissions from all disciplines. Due to a high volume of submissions, limit proposals to 250 words. Presentations should conform to a 15-minute format.