Indian Institute of Management Ranchi

Conference & Workshop on Geopolitics of the Himalayan Region 2025

Introduction

IIM Ranchi, in collaboration with the Oriental Institute, The Czech Academy of Sciences, is hosting a one-day conference and workshop on Geopolitics of the Himalayan Region on August 09, 2025.

The Himalayan Region is a melting point of cultures and consists of multiple developing economies, which are at various stages of economic development. The region consists of a diverse group of countries, some of which are the largest in terms of economy, area, and/or population, and some others which are located in critical locations geopolitically. All these countries share concerns in terms of economic growth, employment, resource utilization, free trade, investment inflows and outflows, and critically on managing geopolitical risks in a very dynamic region of the globe.

The upcoming one-day conference and workshop aims to bring in experts from different regions across the globe who will deliberate on the geopolitical issues of the Himalayan Region with a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Call for Submissions

Abstracts are invited from students (UG, PG and Doctoral), Academicians, and Researchers for consideration for presentation in the Conference. Submissions are invited on all potential subject areas, including but not limited to: Media and Communication, Investment and Trade, Geopolitics and Strategy, Sustainable Development, Cultures and Society, Foreign Relations etc.

The Abstracts must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Format: Abstract submissions (not more than 500 words) must be a single document in either PDF (.pdf) or Word (.doc, .docx) format.
  • Font and Spacing:
    • Font: Times New Roman
    • Font Size: 12
    • Line Spacing: Double-spaced
    • Margins: Maintain a 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin on all sides.
  • References: Include a complete list of references, if any, at the end of the document, formatted according to the APA Style Guide (7th Edition).

Papers can be submitted by email at: [email protected]

Key dates:

  • Last date for submission of Abstract: 11 PM on July 27, 2025
  • Notification on selection of Abstract: 11 PM on July 31, 2025
  • Last date for registration: 11 PM on August 03, 2025

Registration

  • Registration Fee for Participants: INR 1000 + GST per person (certificates will be provided to only the registered participant(s) for co-authored papers).

    Payment: Click Here to Pay 

Conference Patron

Conference Chairperson