2nd International Conference

Conference theme: Human Security in Asia: Emerging Issues and Challenges

Date: March 24-25, 2007

Description:

The Asia Association for Global Studies (AAGS) will be hosting a two-day conference entitled Human Security in Asia: Emerging Issues and Challenges at Jeonju University, South Korea on March 24-25, 2007. Attendance is open to scholars, educators, students and members of the general public who are interested in understanding globalization and its implications for Asian economic, political and social development. 

Call for Papers: Call for papers due January 22, 2007

Presenters may discuss a wide range of topics and issues concerning the post-Cold War era as  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 

Dr. Derrick Nault 

Dept. of English Language and Culture 

Jeonju University 

Jeonju, Jeonbuk 520-759 

South Korea 

Phone: 82(63)220-2563 

Email: aags@asia-globalstudies.org

Visit the website at http://asia-globalstudies.org

Organization: The Asia Association for Global Studies

Cost: AAGS Members: 500 yen

Non-members: 1,500 yen

Venue: Jeonju University

Location:  Jeonju, South Korea