RC37.02 – Political Development: Theory, Methodology, Practice

Closed Panel
13 July 2025 | 15:30–17:15 (UTC+9)
3F-North Auditorium 2A

  • Chair: Dr Yan Vaslavskiy (MGIMO University, Russia)
  • Co-Chair: Prof Mark Farha (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Discussant: Dr Kirill Koktysh (MGIMO University, Russia)

Panel description:
This session explores contemporary understandings of political development, critiques existing theoretical frameworks, and considers how interdisciplinary and empirical approaches can deepen our analyses.

Presentations:

  • Consumerism vs. Citizenship? Global and Regional Dynamics – Prof Mark Farha (Switzerland)
  • Overview of the Socioconstructivist Context of International Environmental Relations – Mrs Luz-Marina Cabrera-Suarez (USA) & Dr Yan Vaslavskiy (Russia)
  • Public-Private Partnership as a Driver of Political, Economic and Social Development: A Political Economy Perspective – Dr Yan Vaslavskiy (Russia)
  • The Implicit Politicisation of Political Science Language and Ways to Solve the Problem – Dr Kirill Koktysh (Russia)

RC37/41.04 – Geopolitics versus Political and Socio-Economic Development

Open Panel
14 July 2025 | 15:30–17:15 (UTC+9)
3F 301A

  • Chair: Dr Igor Okunev (MGIMO University, Russia)
  • Co-Chair: Mrs Luz-Marina Cabrera-Suarez (USA)
  • Discussant: Dr Yan Vaslavskiy (Russia)

Panel description:
A joint session with RC41 (Geopolitics) investigating how geographical position, historical evolution and global-local tensions shape political and socio-economic trajectories.


RC37.01 – Crossroads between Climate Resilience, National Security, and Conflict Prevention

Open Panel
15 July 2025 | 09:00–10:45 (UTC+9)
3F 324AB

  • Convenor & Discussant: Mrs Luz-Marina Cabrera-Suarez (USA)
  • Co-Chair: Dr Yan Vaslavskiy (Russia)

Panel description:
Examining the nexus of climate adaptation, national security and conflict prevention, this panel will consider policy frameworks and best practices for resilience in an era of environmental uncertainty.