The conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, bridging traditional silos in Middle East studies with insights from international relations, economics, political science, sociology, environmental studies, technology, and beyond.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome.

Submissions must include the following components:

Abstract (500–1,000 words): Provide a detailed summary outlining the research question, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the panel theme. This should demonstrate the originality and significance of the proposed work.

Author Biography (500 words): Submit a comprehensive professional biography of the author(s), emphasizing academic credentials, research expertise, notable publications, and contributions to the relevant field.

Online Submission Portal:

https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mestudies26

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors will be notified of acceptance decisions via email.

List of Topics

Panels may address (but are not limited to) the following topics:

1. Contemporary Power Dynamics in the Middle East: Shifts, Alliances, and Hegemonic Contestation.

2. Interregional Connectivity: East and Southeast Asian Engagements with the Middle East in the 21st Century.

3. S. Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East: From Unipolar Dominance to Multilateral Retrenchment.

4. Security Architectures and Economic Interdependencies in the Persian Gulf: Risks and Resilience.

5. The Agency of Middle Powers in the Middle East: Balancing Autonomy and Alliances in Regional Power Structures.

Organizing Committee

• Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute, Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Publication

MEStudies26 proceedings will be published by Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute

Venue

The conference will be held at the Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Hong Kong

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to nsbrri.conference.1@chuhai.edu.hk