The 2026 IPSA Research Committees Colloquium explores the rising pressures on minority identities, rights, and cultures worldwide. Among the participants, Luisa Chiodi, director of OBC Transeuropa
The event is organized by IPSA RC14 Politics and Ethnicity in collaboration with RC13 Democratization in Comparative Perspective, RC23 Elections, Citizens and Parties, RC28 Comparative Federalism and Multilevel Governance, RC43 Religion and Politics, and RC44 Security, Conflict and Democratization.
The colloquium will address the complex and evolving challenges faced by minority communities in contemporary states. The concept of being “under siege” serves as a lens to examine systemic threats, vulnerabilities, and pressures in an increasingly volatile global context.
The contributions will focus on four thematic areas:
– Global political dynamics: The impact of socio-economic changes and populist movements on minority protections, federalism, and decentralization.
– Minorities in conflict zones: The overlooked needs of marginalized groups in conflict settings and the role of regional organizations such as ASEAN and the EU.
– Technology and identity: The implications of AI, digital identity infrastructures, and data-driven governance for ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity.
– Democratic institutions and inclusion: The potential of constitutional mechanisms to transform exclusion into inclusion and promote stability in pluralistic societies.
24th June – 17.15-19.15 On PLENARY – Roundtable: “Challenges and Future of Minority Rights”
Moderator: Günther Rautz, Eurac Research
Participants:
Francesco Palermo, Eurac Research,
Elisabeth Craig, University of Sussex,
Jussi Laine, University of Eastern Finland,
Luisa Chiodi, Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa
The final program is coming soon.
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