The foundations of international relations are undergoing profound transformation as the global system faces unprecedented political, economic, technological, and security challenges. Shifts in the distribution of power, changes in the nature of conflict, the emergence of new technologies, evolving geopolitical rivalries, and growing pressure on international institutions are reshaping the principles and practices that have traditionally defined relations among states and global actors.
This Open Panel examines the transformation of contemporary international relations and the opportunities and threats emerging from a rapidly changing global environment. It explores how concepts such as sovereignty, power, security, cooperation, legitimacy, and international order are being redefined in response to new realities. Particular attention is given to geopolitical competition, strategic instability, global governance challenges, technological transformation, non-traditional security threats, and the future of international institutions.
The panel welcomes theoretical, comparative, and empirical contributions addressing international relations theory, global order transformation, security studies, diplomacy, international organizations, strategic competition, and emerging global challenges. Contributions from political science, international relations, security studies, political economy, and related disciplines are encouraged.
By analyzing the changing foundations of world politics, the panel aims to advance understanding of how international relations are adapting to a new era of complexity and uncertainty, and what this transformation means for the future of global cooperation and stability.