IPSA RC44 2017 CHRISTCHURCH

Redefining the Role of the Military in Democratization

Conference organized by

International Political Science Association

Research Committee on Military's Role in Democratization (RC44)

Hosted by Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies (University of Canterbury),

Centre for Defence and Security Studies (Massey University), New Zealand

with the support of

UNDP (United Nations Development Programne) and

UNDPA (United Nations Department of Political Affairs)

Venue: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

4 - 5 July 2017

Theme: Redefining the role of the military in democratization

Report

Conference on democratization and the military, organized by Research Committee 44 (RC44) was held at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand on 4-5 July 2017. The conference provided a forum for discussions on a number of issues related to democratization and the military.

The papers provided a wide and comparative prism of the different regions of the world (Americas, Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Pacific) as well as the unique circumstances of different countries and specific situations. The papers were based on theoretical discourse, empirical case studies, comparative analysis between regions or countries or critical narrative and reflection of an ongoing situation. We hope to publish the papers in a special book issue.

Photographs from the Conference

Photo 1: Presentations, July 4, afternoon.

Photo 2: Book launch and dinner, July 5, evening.

Program

This is the last version of the program issued shortly before the conference. In the actual conference, we attempted to combine the panels in a way that all participants could listen to presentations and take part in discussions.

You can download the printed version of the program and abstracts here. Be aware that the printed version was revised after its publication.

Full papers are available here. Please ask the organizer (ipsarc44<at>yahoo.com) for the password to access full papers. All participants had been informed by e-mail before the start of the conference.

Day 1 (2017/7/4, Tuesday)

Opening Ceremony: 9:00-10:00

Session A: 10:30-12:00

Session B: 13:00-14:30

LUNCH

Session C: 15:00-16:50

Session D: 16:30-16:45

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Keynote Speech 2

Azizian, Rouben

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Session E: 16:45-17:30

8

Administrative Session (RC44)

Ratuva, Steven

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Chair:

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Day 2 (2017/7/5, Wednesday)

Session F: 9:00-9:30

Chair:

Participants:

Plenary Updates / Journal Launch

Ratuva, Steven

All

Session G: 9:30-10:30

8

Keynote Speech 3

Firth, Stewart

All participants are welcome

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Participants:

Session H: 11:00-12:30

Session I: 13:30-15:00

Session J: 15:30-17:00

Organizing committee

Steven Ratuva, University of Canterbury (steven.ratuva@canterbusry.ac.nz)

Radomir Compel‚ Nagasaki University (cmplrad@nagasaki-u.ac.jp)

Anna Powles, Massey University (A.R.Powels@massey.ac.nz)

Jovanie Espesor, University of Canterbury (jovanie.espesor@pg.canterbury.ac.nz)

Ashalyna Noa, University of Canterbury (ashalyna.noa@canterbury.ac.nz)

Karlene Tekulu, University of Canterbury (karlyn.tekulu@pg.canterbury.ac.nz)

Marcus Boomen, University of Canterbury (marcus.boomen@pg.canterbury.ac.nz)