Call for Papers

Invitation to Contribute

The Indo-Pacific Studies Center invites paper submissions for the 2025 State of the Indo-Pacific Conference, bringing together scholars, policy experts, and leaders from across the region. We welcome original work addressing key challenges and innovations shaping the Indo-Pacific’s future.

Submission Details

• Abstract Length: 250–300 words
• Deadline: August 10, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: by August 25, 2025
• Format: Individual papers or panel proposals
• Eligibility: Open to all; early-career and established researchers welcome

Submissions must be in English. Successful applicants will be invited to present virtually or in person at the 2025 conference.

File Naming Instructions

To ensure efficient tracking and review of your submissions, please use the following file naming conventions:

• Abstracts:
  [LastName]_[FirstName]_Abstract_[ShortTitle].docx
  Example: Tuckfield_Hugh_Abstract_IndoPacificStrategy.docx
• Bios:
  [LastName]_[FirstName]_Bio.docx
  Example: Tuckfield_Hugh_Bio.docx
• Combined (Abstract + Bio):
  [LastName]_[FirstName]_Abstract_Bio_[ShortTitle].docx
  Example: Tuckfield_Hugh_Abstract_Bio_AUKUSandQUAD.docx

✅ Use .docx format
❌ Avoid special characters like /, \, &, % in file names
📝 Keep titles short (4–5 words max)
📌 Submitting multiple abstracts? Vary the short title or use numbers

Submit Your Abstract

Email your submission and short bio (100 words) to:

e.azaz@indo-pacificstudiescenter.org