Call for Papers: Small States in Turbulent Times
The Czech Journal of International Relations is pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue titled Small States in Turbulent Times, which is scheduled for publication in August 2027 under the guest editorship of Diana Panke, Anders Wivel, and Hyeran Jo.
Although it may often appear that superpowers alone define the rules of international engagement in our current geopolitical climate, this issue seeks to explore how smaller nations continue to exercise agency and navigate the complexities of global affairs despite increasing great power rivalry and the erosion of international norms. The CJIR is particularly interested in contributions that analyse how small states adjust their diplomatic strategies, employ sophisticated hedging techniques, or seek shelter with great powers while simultaneously aiming for influence through norm entrepreneurship and minilateralism.
Focus Areas
- Small-state statecraft: Changes in security, military, and economic strategies, with a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe.
- Great power relationships: Analyses of small state interactions with major powers in light of the Ukraine War or shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
- Conceptualising influence: New theoretical approaches to power and the role of domestic politics in shaping a small state’s global trajectory.
- Methodological innovation: Comparative analyses and new ways of studying foreign policy changes in and beyond the European context.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts: 250–500 words plus a brief bio due by 30 April 2026.
- Full Manuscripts: Up to 10,000 words due by 30 October 2026.
For more information about the call, please visit: https://cjir.iir.cz/index.php/cjir/announcement/view/20