CALL FOR PAPERS

Call for Papers TERRORISM STUDIES '25 / IX. International Conference on Terrorism and Political Violence Expanding Horizons in Counter-Terrorism, Security, and Political Violence Research June 2025 | Online Event

The IX. International Conference on Terrorism and Political Violence (TERRORISM STUDIES '25) will convene in June 2025 as an online event. This conference is organized by BILSAS (Science, Art, Sport Productions) and coordinated by DAKAM (Eastern Mediterranean Academic Research Center).

Conference Mission:

TERRORISM STUDIES '25 seeks to establish a global forum for scholars, policymakers, security professionals, and practitioners to engage critically with the multifaceted phenomena of terrorism and political violence. By addressing both theoretical constructs and actionable frameworks, the conference aspires to drive forward-thinking solutions to the dynamic challenges confronting global security and governance.

Key Areas of Focus:

The rapid pace of geopolitical, technological, and social transformations necessitates a renewed examination of terrorism and its evolving manifestations. This conference aims to:

• Identify emerging trends in terrorism and political violence within an increasingly multipolar global system.

• Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of existing counter-terrorism policies while exploring innovative methodologies.

• Investigate the intersection of political, economic, and cultural factors in the proliferation of radical ideologies.

• Explore the dual role of technology as both an enabler of terrorism and a tool for its mitigation.​

Submission and Publication:

All abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and relevance. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings E-Book (ISBN), distributed digitally to participants. All presentations will be published on our website as pre-recorded videos.

Reasons to Participate:

• Engage with pioneering research and methodologies in the field of terrorism studies.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary dialogue on counter-terrorism, political violence, and security governance.

• Gain insights into emerging threats and develop strategies to address them effectively.

Invitation:

TERRORISM STUDIES '25 offers a unique platform to examine one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Submissions from diverse academic, professional, and geographical perspectives are highly encouraged to foster a rich and inclusive discourse.