Explore the intricate dynamics of post-Cold War global politics and the rise of regionalism in a focused seminar. The anticipated emergence of a diverse world order with distinct normative commitments within political regions confronts new challenges. Through an analysis of regionalism's complexities, including the impact of large-scale connectivity projects and transformative trade networks, this session aims to stimulate a scholarly dialogue, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the complex, multiplex, and multi-order nature of contemporary global affairs.
This conference will be a possibility to listen to various experts in the area discussing patterns and dimensions of regional integration as well as the impact of the regional organisations. Alongside our scholars from Jagiellonian University we will be hosting numerous speakers from UNU-CRIS (United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies) who are coorganisers of the event as well as distinguished guests from different universities in Japan.
Program of the workshop:
DAY 1: Conference - “Redefining regionalism in complex geopolitical times?” - Thursday 30 November, Reymonta 4, Centre for International Studies and Development
9:00-9:30 – Inauguration and Words of Welcome
9:30-10:30 - Panel 1 (Room 207): Regional organisations redefining regionalisation patterns:
Frank Mattheis (UNU-CRIS):
Regional organizations as geopolitical actors beyond their region: the case of the African Union
Marcin Grabowski (Jagiellonian University):
US Policy towards Regional Integration in East Asia
Hideyuki Miura (Kyorin University):
The Rule Formation of Digital Trade in the Indo-Pacific
11:00-12:30 - Panel 2 (Room 207): Different dimensions of regional integration:
Alina Penkala (UNU-CRIS & Ghent University):
Challenging the Geopolitical Script: Ukrainian Narratives and the East-West Paradigm
Gaëlle Le Pavic (UNU-CRIS & Ghent University):
Bottom-up regionalism: when geopolitics meets the social
Paolo Pizzolo (Jagiellonian University):
Kazakhstan between Eurasian integration and Chinese-inspired regional initiatives
Christopher Lamont (Tokyo International University):
Emerging Technology Governance and Interlocking Regionalism
13:30 – 14:30 - Panel 3 (Room 207): Understanding complex regional integration patterns:
Justine Miller (UNU-CRIS & Ghent University):
Modeling regional integration with network analysis
Emilian Kavalski (Jagiellonian University):
When Regionalisms Compete? Large-Scale Connectivity Projects in a Multi-Order World
Arata Kuno (Asia University):
Interaction between the dynamics of deepening economic interdependence through RCEP and the dynamics of de-risking based on geopolitical motives in Northeast Asia
15:00 – 16:00 – Roundtable (Room 207): Toward global regionalism: decentering regionalism
- Moderator: Philippe De Lombaerde (UNU-CRIS)
- Emilian Kavalski (Jagiellonian University)
- Hideyuki Miura (Kyorin University)
- Christopher Lamont (Tokyo International University)
