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International Association for Political Science Students

The International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) is the worldwide representation of students of political science and related studies.

The IAPSS Executive Committee currently consists of:

President:
Eyrin Kyriakidi / [email protected]

Secretariat:
Elizabeth Lee-Abbey / [email protected]

Financial Director:
Colby Gauthier / [email protected]

Head of the Academic Department:
Harshul Singh / [email protected]

Head of the Public Relations Department:
Dannica Batoon / [email protected]

Head of the Programs Department:
Tiago Nogueira / [email protected]

08/16/2026

CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026 | Book Club

Theme: Changing Contours of Contemporary Populism

Join us for a Book Club session exploring influential scholarship on the historical and contemporary dimensions of populism.

📖 Featured Book Discussion
We are pleased to feature Dr. Prantik Basak, editor of Politics of Populism in India: Unveiling the Political Landscape, for a discussion on the edited volume and its contribution to understanding contemporary populist politics in India.

The session will also feature reviews of two influential works:
📘 I Am the People: Reflections on Popular Sovereignty Today- Partha Chatterjee
📘 On Populist Reason- Ernesto Laclau

Through reviews and moderated discussion, we will explore political mobilisation, popular sovereignty, democratic representation, and power, while connecting academic scholarship to contemporary political developments.

💻 Join us on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/88307764176

08/13/2026

🌍 Democracy, Youth and the Global South: In Conversation with Soumyadeep Chowdhury

We are pleased to share the publication of an interview with IAPSS President Soumyadeep Chowdhury in the Indian Journal of Electoral Politics.

The conversation explores the evolving relationship between democracy, youth and the Global South, while reflecting on Soumyadeep’s vision for IAPSS and the importance of building a stronger, more inclusive global community for young political scientists.

📖 Read the full interview: https://ijes.indiastatjournals.in/ (Articles are freely accessible via a quick user registration)

08/10/2026

CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026 | Guest Lecture

What does “the people” mean in contemporary Indian politics?

Join the Comparative Politics Student Research Committee Annual Seminar 2026 for a guest lecture on “Populism, Identity and the Construction of ‘The People’ in Contemporary India.”

🎙️ Dr. Kunal Debnath
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

📅 25 August 2026
🕡 6:30 PM IST | 1:00 PM GMT

Explore the intersections of populism, political identity, and the construction of popular power in contemporary India.

🔗 Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88611018521?pwd=1syEJMm6202umoV5zJaiyhndb3Xat9.1

08/09/2026

CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026 | Guest Lecture

🎙️ Dr. Cas Mudde
Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professor of International Affairs and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia

How has the contemporary far right moved from the political margins into the mainstream?

Join us for a critical discussion on the mainstreaming of the far right, its relationship with mainstream political parties, and what this means for democracy and democratic erosion.

📚 Join us for an engaging conversation on the changing face of far-right politics.
🔗 Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87334582888?pwd=FSPpGTxkhdtAdOzDjZoavEtaaqo7iF.1

08/09/2026

Join us for the Comparative Politics Student Research Committee Annual Seminar 2026 as we bring politics to life through our Mock Election & Press Simulation.

Step into the role of a political party or the press and experience the challenges of campaigning, media scrutiny, public debate, and political communication. This interactive simulation explores the role of populism, immigration, and the media in shaping democratic elections.

🗳️ Agenda
Immigration is a threat to national security and promotes encroachment upon land, resources, and culture of the host society.

Whether you're interested in politics, journalism, or public speaking, this is your opportunity to engage, debate, and think critically about contemporary political challenges.

Last day for registration is 17 August, 2026.

📌 Register here: https://forms.gle/MB8MeFfB2PYuWwiL8
📧 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88079689461?pwd=vY8tqo2JdAq9LMgNtRudzJPUUmfDQc.1
Read the full guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13qMN2u6V1dGt2T1La9jTQPNUQrumh5AF/view?usp=sharing

08/08/2026

Call for Abstracts – CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026

The IAPSS Comparative Politics Student Research Committee invites students and scholars to submit abstracts for the CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026

Theme:Changing Contours of Contemporary Populism

📅 Submission Deadline: 17 August 2026
🌐 Presentations will be held online via Zoom.

Submit your abstract:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8Gg2b0hujlb15SjPimr1APxWpkdSEs1SoL8rywh1oCuG2aw/viewform

Read the full Call for Abstracts:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NWBOH2IZTRBhUNxE4_87NAuLDTQST2oz/view?usp=drive_link

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

08/05/2026

Ready to debate, negotiate, and lead?

🌍 IAPSS is proud to announce its first-ever Model United Nations (MUN)!

Join students from around the world for three days of engaging debate, diplomacy, and global collaboration as we tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.

📅 23–25 October 2026

Whether you're an experienced delegate or taking part in your first MUN, this is your opportunity to strengthen your public speaking, negotiation, and policy-making skills while connecting with a global community of political science students.

More information on committees, registration, and the conference schedule will be announced soon.

08/04/2026

Our Vice-Chair of the Gender and Identity Student Research Committee, Mounamukhar Ghosh, explores democracy through a new lens. In his latest piece published in Countercurrents, he examines the human condition of democracy via Hannah Arendt's Vita Activa, drawing connections to Jantar Mantar. A must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy and how we understand democratic participation.

🔗https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/the-human-condition-of-democracy-jantar-mantar-through-hannah-arendts-vita-activa/

07/31/2026

📢 Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion on the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections.

The Bengal Mandate: A Roundtable on the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections, 2026 brings together experts to unpack one of India's most significant political contests.

The discussion will examine the election's outcome, campaign strategies, and voting trends while exploring the major shifts in West Bengal's political landscape following the rise of the BJP to power and the broader implications for Indian party politics.

🗓 2 August 2026
🕖 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT
📍 Online via Zoom

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on electoral politics, democratic change and the evolving dynamics of one of India's most influential states.

🔗 Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89759635962?pwd=yfFxoh2tvf3yWULGuLhCy1gKiTtLaL.1

07/27/2026

📣 Call for Abstracts | CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026

The Comparative Politics Student Research Committee (CPSRC) of the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) is pleased to invite abstract submissions for the CPSRC Annual Seminar 2026 on the theme:

Changing Contours of Contemporary Populism

We welcome submissions on a wide range of comparative politics topics, including:
Democratic backsliding, Electoral politics, Nationalism, Political economy, Media and AI, Gender and populism, Public policy, Social movements, and more.

📅 Abstract Deadline: 12 August 2026 (EOD GMT)
🌐 Presentations will be held online via Zoom.

We look forward to receiving your research and welcoming participants from around the world.

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