Scholars in Central and Eastern Europe – Building a Community through the Central and East European International Studies Association
Scholars in Central and Eastern Europe – Building a Community through the Central and East European International Studies Association

Summary/Abstract: Until very recently, it seemed that Eastern Europe, especially Central Europe, had successfully internalised European norms and values. Recent events in Greece, Ukraine and the influx of people escaping from failed states has cast serious doubts about the ‘Europeaness’ of Europeans, not only from Central/Eastern Europe, but also from the West. Intellectuals are the first ones called upon to reflect on issues, which more often than not emerge unexpectedly. International Relations scholars are no exception in this regard. Among other things, they meet periodically in professional organisations, which serve as a forum for reflection on present and past developments in the world, and as a place to galvanise support for certain actions. The Central and East European Studies Association (CEEISA) is such an organisation; the article will look at its history, evaluate its present role and provide some thoughts regarding its future.

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