Call for papers: The Baltic states at 99: Past, Present and Future

The 12^th Conference on Baltic Studies in Europe (CBSE) aims to reflect on the past, present and future of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 99 years after their declarations of independence. The conference will discuss achievements such as the battles for independence, the reconstruction of war-torn economies, the flourishing of cultural life and the swift ‘return to Europe’ as well as low points, for example, the dislocations caused by the two world wars, German and Soviet occupations as well contemporary economic development, innovation systems, social inequality and a pervading disenchantment with political life. CBSE welcomes proposals for papers, panels and roundtable discussions in all academic fields related to Baltic studies. Contributions from the following disciplines, including interdisciplinary research, are particularly encouraged:

• Anthropology
• Communication, media, film and information studies
• Cultural studies
• Demography
• Economics and Business
• Education
• Geography and environmental studies
• History
• Law
• Linguistics and philology
• Literature
• Politics, international relations and public administration
• Sociology

Paper, panel and roundtable proposals must include an abstract of no more than 200 words and a 1-2 page CV emailed to the conference contact: Email: CBSE2017@lu.lv Proposals can be submitted until 15^th January 2017. Results will be announced on 1^st of February. From the 1^st of March the registration will be open. Web site: www.CBSE2017.lv