The Theory Section Paper Awards recognize superlative work in International Theory presented at the previous year’s ISA Annual Conference (2017 in Baltimore). All papers with a strong theoretical focus are eligible. Two awards are made:
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Call for Distinguished Scholar Nominations + Award Committee Volunteers
We would like to solicit nominations for the Theory Section Distinguished Scholar Award, which is given annually to recognize a scholar’s lifetime contribution to international theory. Ideal nominees will have made significant advances in theorizing world
Read moreTheory Section Executive Board Elections 2017
We wanted to let you know that the Theory Section Executive Board election has begun. Please find below the list of candidates, along with their statements and CVs. Three positions are up for election this
Read moreBusiness Meeting and Reception at ISA 2016
Please mark your calendars for our business meeting on Friday, March 18th, from 6:15 to 7:15pm scheduled for Room 302 in the Hilton Atlanta. Among other topics, we will be handing out our paper and
Read moreKimberly Hutchings Distinguished Scholar Award and Event
We will honor Kimberly Hutchings as our third Distinguished Scholar with a roundtable at 1:45 pm on Friday March 18th, in Room 315 at the Hilton Atlanta. Speakers include Shannon K. Brincat, Fiona Robinson, Christine Sylvester, Melvyn Frost, Rob B. J. Walker,
Read moreRaymond D. Duvall Distinguished Scholar Award and Event
We honored Raymond ‘Bud’ Duvall as our second Distinguished Scholar with a roundtable at 4:00 on Friday Feb 20, in the Jasperwood Room at the Hilton Riverside. Speakers included Tarak Barkawi, James Caporaso, Michael Barnett,
Read more2014 Book and Paper Awards
Stefano Guzzini’s Power, Realism, and Constructivism (Routledge, 2013) is winner of the 2014 International Studies Association Theory Section Book Award. The award recognizes the best book or edited volume published in the prior two years that contributes to the theorization of world politics. Power,
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The 2014 call for nominations is now available.
Read moreRobert Cox Distinguished Scholar Award and Event
Robert W. Cox is the 2013 Distinguished Scholar in International Theory. A plaque will be presented at the ‘Robert Cox Roundtable’ (TB06, Thursday March 27, 10.30am – 12.15pm, Toronto II, Hilton Toronto). Please join us.
Read more2013 Book and Paper Awards
ISA Theory congratulates its 2013 paper and book award winners! The award for “Best Conference Paper” written by scholars with PhDs went to Andrew Davenport and to Simon Glezos. The award for “Best Conference Paper” written by
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