Tibet’s strategic importance for Asia, particularly South Asia, lies primarily in its geographical position, religious influence, cultural heritage, historical connections, geopolitical relevance, and environmental significance. Most South Asian countries are, in some way, connected to Tibet through history, culture, religion, and geographical boundaries. The greatest rivers and mountain ranges in South Asia, which continue to shape cultures and influence the lives of millions across the region, either originate from the Tibetan Plateau or rise from the edges of the Plateau. Despite these significant historical and geographical connections, Tibet’s relationship with South Asian countries has been overlooked and deserves revival.
With increasing interest and scholarly works in recent years on Tibet and its relations with neighboring countries in Asia, the successive Young Indian Research Scholars’ Conferences in the past have provided an important platform for emerging scholars to engage in scholarly discussions on the subject. To strengthen such discussions on Tibet and its connections with South Asian countries, the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) is pleased to announce that the 6th Young Indian Research Scholars’ Conference will be held in Dharamshala on October 17-18, 2024. This conference will serve as a platform for emerging scholars to engage in academic discussions on Tibet and its relations with South Asian countries.
Conference Themes
We invite research papers on the following themes:
- Geopolitical, and environmental importance of Tibet and South Asia.
- Religious, cultural, and historical connections between Tibet and South Asia.
- People-to-people engagements between Tibet and South Asia communities.
- The role of Buddhism in Tibet and South Asia.
- Regional ties, border issues, and security in Tibet and South Asia.
- Infrastructure, trade, and economic development in Tibet and South Asia.
- Language, literature, and arts in Tibet.
- The role of language, films, media, and other forms of representation.
- Women’s empowerment and gender issues in Tibet and the diaspora.
- Migration and diaspora issues in Tibet and South Asia.
Working Language
- The working language of the conference is English.
Guidelines for Paper Submission
- Submit abstracts (250–300 words) by July 15, 2024.
- Submit a brief application letter with short Curriculum Vitae and contact details.
- Selected participants will be notified by July 30, 2024.
- Submit full papers (4,000–5,000 words) by September 30, 2024.
- Papers selected for publication in the Tibet Policy Journal may require revisions based on conference feedback, to be resubmitted within a week.
- Papers published in the TPI Journal will receive an honorarium of Rs. 5,000.
- TPI will handle accommodation arrangements and cover travel expenses for the conference, within its budget limit.
- Send all submissions to: [email protected]
Contact Information
- For further queries, please contact the conference coordinator:
- Dhondup Wangmo (Research Fellow)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 7807834583