International Symposium On “International Law And Maldives: Navigating Geopolitics, Trade And Sovereignty” By Villa College, Faculty Of Shariah And Law, Malé, Maldives In Collaboration With MM Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune [20th–21st December 2023]: Submit Abstract By 10th December 2023

Who Are The Organisers?

Villa College is the first private higher education institution of the Maldives. In 2007, it was founded by Hon. Dr. Qasim Ibrahim, Chairman of the Villa group, through the Private-Public Partnership Agreement with the government. From just 54 students in four classrooms, the College has since then expanded significantly, becoming the first in the country to offer franchise programmes through partnerships.  Open University of Malaysia (OUM) was the first international partner of Villa College, having contributed to creating the brand of Villa College in the community. In 2015, a new partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE) was established, which has proved to be the most fruitful partnership for the College. Since then, the College has signed to collaborate with numerous universities, the most recent most significant one being the agreement signed with Taylor’s University, which will introduce Culinary Arts as a new field of studies offered by Villa College. In the last few years, the variety of programmes Villa College offers has expanded immensely, offering programmes from high demand areas such as Masters in Counseling, and also offering programmes from niche areas such as Art and Design.

Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune Unversity, Approved by Bar Council of India, Recognized by Government of Maharashtra and Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India, Thus Stands as One of the Premier Law Institution in India. One of the noteworthy features of our College is that it is centrally located at Deccan, which is the heart of Pune city, an educational hub known as ‘Oxford of the East’ and is surrounded by acclaimed national and international educational institutions. Pune is a vibrant metrocity also well-known for industry, information technology, entertainment, and much more.

What Are The Details Of The Event?

• Theme: International Law And Maldives: Navigating Geopolitics, Trade And Sovereignty
• Objective: This symposium aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to engage in thoughtful discussions regarding the legal dimensions of the Nations’ engagement with international law. The Symposium will delve into the multifaceted intersections of the Maldives’ legal landscape and international law.
• Date of the event: 20th–21st December 2023
• Mode: Offline mode
• Venue: Villa College, Malé Maldives
• Eligibility: They invite academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students to submit research papers addressing the symposium’s themes.
• Last date to submit an abstract: 10th December 2023
• Abstract Submission: CLICK HERE to submit the abstract
• Sub-themes: The symposium will cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to and with the liberty to the Indian authors to write with comparative / Indo-Maldivian perspective or purely International Perspective for:
  • Historical Perspective on Trade and Sovereignty: Colonialism, Semi-colonialism.
  • Role of Commodities (Cowrie, Coir, Fish etc.) and Capitalism in Shaping the Maldives’ State Practice and Engagement with International Law.
  • The Maldives’ Engagement with International Law since Independence.
  • The Maldives’ Practice of International Law Employing the Domestic Law- International Law Relationship.
  • The Maldivian Courts and International Law.
  • The Maldives’ State Practice on Sea Level Rise and Maritime Delimitation.
  • The Maldives’ Treaty Practice – Generally, and with Reference to Shariah Reservations.
  • The Maldives’ LDS Graduation and Challenges in WTO.
  • The Maldives’ Approach to International Investment Agreements.
  • Maldives’ Approach to Foreign Arbitral Awards.
  • Climate Change and the Maldives: Challenges and Legal Responses.
  • Maldives’ Perspective on Law of Sea and Maritime Delimitation
  • Protection of Rights of Migrant Workers in Maldives: National and International Perspective
  • The Maldives’ Engagement with International Human Rights Law.
  • International Organizations and the Maldives: Impact and Cooperation.
  • The Role of Non-State Actors in Shaping Maldives’ Legal Landscape.
  • Regional Perspectives on the Maldives and international law.
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Maldives: Progress and Challenges.
• Submission Guidelines:
  • Abstracts – 250-300 words and include the paper’s title, author(s) name, designation, affiliation, contact information.
  • Full Paper – 4000 – 6000 words (including footnotes OSCOLA Citation), English Only
  • A single .doc / .docx (Word) file of Abstract & Full Paper along with Short Bio / CV of not more than 2 pages to be uploaded separately in .pdf format
  • Authorship may be extended maximum up to two authors
  • In accordance with the double-blind process of review, the name of the author/s and their institutional affiliation must not be mentioned or indicated anywhere in main body of the manuscript
  • There is NO registration fee for the participation in the symposium. However, participants will need to cover their own expenses for travel and accommodation.
  • Symposium is Offline, however only 5 papers will be presented through online mode.
  • Last Date for Submission of Full Paper with an Abstract: 10th December 2023
  • Notification of Selection of Paper: 3 days after the submission of Paper
  • After presentation, one month will be given for revising the paper and then selected papers only will get published in an edited book

For More Information:

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