The Stockholm Center for Global Asia at Stockholm University invites paper proposals for “Contesting Law, Transforming Rights: Constitutional Change and Legal Mobilization in East and Southeast Asia.”
The conference will take place on May 20–21, 2027. Interested contributors must submit a 300–500-word abstract by November 16, 2026. Partial funding may be available for presenters.
About the Stockholm Center for Global Asia
The Stockholm Center for Global Asia was established at Stockholm University in 2021 to strengthen research and education focused on Asia.
The Centre brings together scholars across disciplines and organises seminars, lectures, conferences and workshops supporting academic exchange on Asian studies.
About the Conference
The conference examines constitutional change, judicial independence, legal mobilisation and rights in East and Southeast Asia.
It will explore how courts, legal institutions and advocacy shape political accountability and the protection of rights. Papers should address one or more countries in the region.
Themes
Suggested areas include:
- Constitutional change and judicial reform.
- Legal activism and mobilisation.
- Judicial independence and constraints.
- Accountability through courts.
- Lawyers, legal aid organisations and support networks.
- Authoritarian legalism and conservative counter-mobilisation.
- Securing and asserting rights through law.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Submit an abstract of 300–500 words.
- Identify the paper’s title, relevant themes and geographical focus.
- Provide your name, affiliation, position and contact details.
- Generative AI must not be used to prepare the abstract.
- Spell-check and grammar-check tools are permitted.
- Complete the form’s declaration concerning anticipated AI use in the paper.
Full Paper and Presenter Requirements
Accepted contributors must submit a 6,000–8,000-word draft paper by May 3, 2027 for circulation among participants.
Presenters are expected to read papers before the conference and may be invited to act as discussants.
Funding
Partial funding may be available for paper presenters.
The application form asks whether applicants require financial support and provides space to explain their needs. Funding is not guaranteed.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Acceptance notification | November 30, 2026 |
| Full draft paper deadline | May 3, 2027 |
| Conference | May 20–21, 2027 |
Conference Location
Stockholm University, Sweden.
Submission Procedure
Submit the abstract through the university-linked form, including the requested academic details and funding information.
Click here to submit your abstract
Official Call
Click here to read the official conference announcement
Contact Details
- Eva Hansson: eva.hansson@statsvet.su.se
- Meredith Weiss: merweiss@gmail.com
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