The conference organisers wish to provide participants with updated travel and security guidance for their visit to Pretoria, South Africa.

South Africa remains a popular destination for international conferences and academic events. However, as in many major urban centres globally, visitors are advised to exercise normal precautions regarding personal safety and security. Participants should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly when travelling after dark, and take reasonable measures to safeguard personal belongings.

In addition, some civil society groups have announced demonstrations and protest activities on 30 June 2026 related to concerns over illegal immigration. While the precise scale and geographic scope of these activities remain uncertain, some disruptions to traffic and public movement may occur in parts of Gauteng Province such as Pretoria where the conference shall be hosted. However, at present, there is no indication that the planned demonstrations will directly affect conference activities, and participants are encouraged to enjoy their visit while observing the standard safety precautions recommended for international travel.

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We are delighted to announce that the 2026 ISA/APSA International Security Studies Conference will take place October 3-5, 2026, at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. Bridget L. Coggins and Kai M. Thaler are our program co-chairs and hosts. Proposals are due July 6, 2026

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The ISA community is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death on the 31st of May, 2026, of Hector Raúl “Rolex” Pacheco Vega in León, Guanajuato. Raúl was a member of the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) in Mexico, and his loss to the community will be felt in many ways, both personal and professional.

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Submissions are now open for the ISA-Midwest 2026 Annual Meeting, to be held November 20–22 at the Hilton at the Ballpark, St. Louis. We welcome papers, panels, roundtables, posters, and workshops on all topics in international studies.

Deadline to submit: Friday, June 26, 2026.
Learn more: https://www.isanet.org/Conferences/Midwest-St-Louis-2026

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The Publications Committee of the International Studies Association (ISA) is currently seeking proposals from individuals or teams to assume editorial duties for International Studies Review for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2028.

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The Publications Committee of the International Studies Association (ISA) is currently seeking proposals from individuals or teams to assume editorial duties for International Interactions for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2028.

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