Indian Foreign Policy Conference - Abstract Submission

TWO-DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Geopolitics, Borderlands, and Soft Power: India's Foreign Policy and Regional Dynamics in a Changing World

Revised Conference Dates: 09-10 October 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

in collaboration with

Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be published in a book by a reputable publisher.

General Guidelines

An abstract is a concise summary of a larger academic work, such as a research paper, thesis, or review. It serves as a standalone text that provides readers with a quick overview of the entire study. A structured abstract uses clear, labeled headings to summarize the research, allowing readers to quickly find key information.
The abstract submission file must be in English and MS Word format and should include the following sections: objectives/purpose, research design/methodology, results, conclusion, and implications/originality. The abstract should be between 350 and 500 words, with a minimum of 350 words.
Keywords should be provided, with a maximum of five. Please include at least three keywords, written in lowercase and italicized.
Title: Times New Roman, 12 points, capitalized for each word, centered and in bold.
Body: Times New Roman, 12 points; line spacing: 1.5.
Affiliations should be indicated with superscript Arabic numbers appearing at the end of the surname/family name. A superscript asterisk should be used for the corresponding author. The names of affiliations must include whole address of the institute/University.
Submitted abstract should be original work, not published/presented in any journal/conference and should be free from plagiarism.

Sample Format for the structured abstract

Title: Times New Roman, 12 points, Capitalise Each Word, Centred Text in Bold

Name Surname1*, Name Surname2 and Name Surname2

1Department, Institute, Country

2Department, Institute, Country

correspondingauthor@email.com (corresponding author email)

Abstract

Objective/Purpose: This is where you explain ‘why’ you undertook this study. If you are presenting new or novel research, explain the problem that you have solved. If you are building upon previous research, briefly explain why you felt it was important to do so. This is your opportunity to let readers know why you chose to study this topic or problem and its relevance. Let them know what your key argument or main finding is.

Research design/Methods: This is ‘how’ you did it. Let readers know exactly what you did to reach your results. For example, did you undertake interviews? Did you carry out an experiment in the lab? What tools, methods, protocols or datasets did you use?

Results/Findings: Here you can explain ‘what’ you found during your study, whether it answers the problem you set out to explore, and whether your hypothesis was confirmed. You need to be very clear and direct and give exact figures, rather than generalise. It’s important not to exaggerate or create an expectation that your paper won’t fulfil.

Conclusions/Implications: Provide the primary takeaway and the main impact of the work.

Keywords: Conference, structured abstract, foreign policy, India, National (maximum 5 words)

Link for abstract submission: Submission has been closed

All communication related to the conference will be directed to the corresponding author (who is submitting the abstract).
Full paper submission is not mandatory for paper presentation.
Authors will be asked about their choice regarding full paper submission during the registration process. Those who choose to submit a full paper will be contacted.