Conference programme
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Indicate your participation on facebook. Click here. Reservations must be booked at intrpol@hotmail.dkIntRpol
has the pleasure of inviting you to the conference
The Relevance of Realism in the 21st Century
Wednesday 30 March 2011
The University of Southern Denmark
Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Auditorium U45
Since the end of the Cold War several politicians and academics have proclaimed that we are entering a new era in the conduct of international relations which emphasizes cooperation instead of violent conflict – indeed, we are witnessing the formation of an ‘international community’. In this new era the old doctrines of resolving interstate conflict through the application of raw power are being replaced by peaceful conflict resolution through international cooperation and international institutions, such as the European Union, NATO and the United Nations. The old practices of realpolitik, so it is proclaimed, have been made irrelevant in this new globalised and legalistic world order.
One staunch opponent of this vision is Professor John J. Mearsheimer from the University of Chicago. In his view, inter-state conflict is bound to remain an aspect of international relations. Therefore, the practices of realism will inevitably maintain a central position in the way states conduct international relations. At this year’s annual IntRpol-conference, he will make his claim for the continued relevance of the doctrines of realism in the 21st century.
At the conference Mearsheimer will be engaging in debates with the renowned Professor Ole Wæver from the University of Copenhagen, Professor Sten Rynning from the University of Southern Denmark, Associate Professor Casper Sylvest, also from the University of Southern Denmark, and a high ranking official from NATO.
Conference Programme
09.30-09.45: | Welcome by Rasmus Jacobsen, Chairman of IntRpol |
09.45-10.30: | Keynote by Professor John J. Mearsheimer |
10.30-11.00: | Q&A |
11.00-11.30: | Break with refreshments |
11.30-13.00: | Panel discussion with Q&A: NATO’s Strategic Challenges in a Globalized World Professor John J. Mearsheimer (University of Chicago) Professor Sten Rynning (University of Southern Denmark Head, Energy Security Section Michael Rühe Moderator: Clement B Kjersgaard |
13.00-14.00: | Lunch - sponsored by DJØF |
14.00-15.30: | Symposium: The Future of Realism – theory and policy Professor John J. Mearsheimer (University of Chicago) Professor Ole Wæver (University of Copenhagen Associate professor Casper Sylvest (University of Southern Denmark) |
15.30-15.45: | Q&A |
15.45-16.00: | Concluding remarks |
Participation in the conference is free of charge and open to the public, and you are more than welcome to distribute this invitation to your network. Seating is limited to 450 people and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The organizers will host a free light lunch at the conference and provide refreshments. Attendants who need to travel to get to the conference have the opportunity to book a seat in advance by contacting the conference organizers (see contact details below).
The conference language is English.
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please do not hesitate to contact the organizers on e-mail intrpol@hotmail.dk. Also please note that bookings and enquiries do not have to be in English.
