Abstract Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fpUgusTbp1GzggCu6

As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, global democratic regimes are facing unprecedented and severe tests. As a benchmark of modern democratic practice, modern democratic institutions have demonstrated resilience in recent years amidst political polarization, the rise of populism, and debates over electoral integrity; however, they have also revealed profound structural contradictions. In particular, the political developments following the 2024 U.S. election represent more than just a change in administration; they have triggered a profound global reflection on how the core values of “modern democracy” can be “sustained” and “transformed” under contemporary technological and social changes.

While protectionist and isolationist sentiments are rising within Western democracies, authoritarian blocs are seizing the opportunity to challenge these systems with alternative models of governance. As a bastion of democracy in East Asia, Taiwan has long been deeply embedded within the influence of Western democracy. Faced with the current shift in international politics, our nation must not only pay attention to how the foreign policies of various countries are affected by changing democratic values, but also reflect from an institutional perspective: when traditional democratic models face a crisis of trust, how can emerging democracies strengthen their democratic resilience and governance efficacy?

Accordingly, under these macro-level shifts, re-evaluating the adaptability of democratic institutions and seeking a balance between the continuity of values and structural transformation has become an urgent task for the current political science community. Themed “Rethinking Democracy: The Continuity and Transformation of Modern Democratic Values and Practices,” this annual meeting aims to bring together scholars from home and abroad to engage in in-depth dialogues on issues such as the reconstruction of democratic theory, the evolution of comparative democratic institutions, civic participation in the digital age, and the impact of geopolitical changes on democratic resilience.

Through this academic exchange, we hope not only to diagnose the current state of modern democracy but also to seek strategic paths for Taiwan to deepen the quality of its democracy and optimize national governance within a complex international landscape. In line with this theme, we have outlined several core topics and sincerely invite scholars to submit papers and contribute new perspectives on democracy in this era of change, while providing forward-looking academic insights for our nation’s democratic practices:

• International political and economic landscapes of the “New vs. Old” Cold War and governance strategies
• The past, present, and future of Taiwan’s democratic governance
• Crises, risks, and turning points in constitutional development
• Energy, climate, technological change, and sustainable political development
• Public Administration and Public Policy
• Digital Governance and Digital Government
• Civil society, public values, and the public interest
• Political philosophy and contemporary shifts in political thought
• Institutional design, actual operation, and theoretical evolution of democracy and elections
• Social media, political communication, ethnic politics, and populism
• Political polarization and the rise of right-wing parties
• Comparative Government and Comparative Authoritarianism
• Retrospectives and outlooks on International Relations theory and foreign policy theory
• Changes in international politics and international economic and trade systems
• Development and challenges in international regulations and public law (including administrative law, etc.)
• International Law, International Human Rights Law, Law of the Sea
• Cross-strait relations and Chinese Mainland studies
• Changes in overseas Chinese political communities and diaspora studies
• Regional studies (Asia, Europe, North/South America, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, South Asia, Polar regions)
• Social science methodology (including AI, machine learning, big data research and applications)
• Organized panels and other topics relevant to the conference theme

Conference Time and Venue

• Dates: October 17–18, 2026
• Venue: General Building of Colleges, National Chengchi University

Timeline

• Deadline for Paper Abstracts: July 5, 2026 (Sun)
• Abstract Acceptance Notification: July 24, 2026 (Fri)
• Registration Fee Payment Deadline: August 21, 2026 (Fri)
• Deadline for Full Papers: September 20, 2026 (Sun)

Submission Guidelines

1. Interested participants, please complete the abstract submission form by July 5, 2026 (Sun) and upload both the Word and PDF versions of the “Author Information and Abstract Table.”
2. Results will be announced on the association’s official website on July 24, 2026 (Fri), and notified to authors via email.
3. Full papers should not exceed 20,000 words. Please format your manuscript according to the Political Science Review style guide.
4. [Download: Political Science Review Style Guide and Submission Guidelines]

Membership and Registration Fees

• Membership Fee: NT$1,500 per year for faculty members. Valid members enjoy free registration for the annual conference and a subscription to two issues of the Political Science Review per year. We warmly welcome new members.
• Student Registration Fee: NT$750 for students presenting at the conference.
• Important Policy: To ensure the sustainability of our conferences, presenters must be paid-up members for the current year (NT$1,500) by August 21, 2026 (Fri) to be listed in the conference program. Those who do not wish to become members must pay the registration fee (NT$1,500 for faculty, NT$750 for students) by the same deadline to qualify for presentation. Failure to pay by this date will result in the forfeiture of the opportunity to present.
• Payment Unit: Registration fees are per “paper.” For co-authored papers, only one payment is required. Non-faculty/non-student participants will be charged the student rate of NT$750.

Payment Methods (Choose one):

1. Online Payment System: [Click here (capstaipei.org.tw)]
2. Bank Transfer:
   • Bank: Taipei Fubon Bank, Guting Branch
   • Account Name: 中國政治學會 (Chinese Association of Political Science)
   • Account Number: 8211000-0100047 (Bank Code: 0123903)
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For environmental sustainability, we will send an electronic receipt (PDF) via email upon confirmation of payment. If you require a hard copy for reimbursement, please contact the Secretariat.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the conference, please email the Secretariat of the Chinese Association of Political Science:

Email: capstaipei28@gmail.com

The Chinese Association of Political Science welcomes your participation.

Sincerely,

Dr. Hung-Yi Lien

President, Chinese Association of Political Science

Professor, Department of Diplomacy, National Chengchi University

Executive Director, Master’s Program in Strategic and International Studies