Call for Papers

The submission deadline is June 11, 2025.

The geographical distance between Asia, Oceania, and Latin America might not have changed, but the perception of its relevance in modern times has. The links between the regions have grown in magnitude, complexity, and significance in the 21st century. China is now the leading trading partner of many countries in the region. Several other Asian and Oceanic countries, including Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, have also intensified their economic relationships with Latin America. 

Culturally, there is rising awareness and influence across the arts and humanities between Asia-Oceania and Latin America. The connections and collaborations between universities and research institutions have also increased in the scientific world. At the same time, a greater number of international students travel between these regions, driven by their own curiosity and economic opportunities. Politically, there is rising recognition of these and other related trends, leading to increasing awareness about the challenges and opportunities they offer in the context of rising South-South collaboration.  

Besides, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America have large domestic markets and unique strengths in natural resources, industry, or services. However, despite strong economic development, most countries across the regions still have large populations living in poverty and inequality. In this era of multiple crises, they face common global challenges that require effective cooperation. These challenges include climate change, health, sustainable economic development, social inclusion, and rapid technological changes.

Comparing the realities of Asia-Oceania and Latin America and how these regions navigate common challenges can reveal much to be learned. The countries in these parts of the globe are among the world’s most fascinating social science and humanities laboratories, with many valuable lessons to share. After all, these regions continue to confront the dual challenges of a global economic recovery and policy uncertainty stemming from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. 

Our Congress aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas in a wide range of scholarly areas and any topic relevant to the study of these regions and their connections. We open a venue for intellectual and academic discussions in the following four tracks:

• Asia-Oceania and Latin America Relations in the Changing World Order: This track covers a wide range of topics related to trans-Pacific relations, including political, social, economic, business, and cultural dimensions. We particularly welcome scholarly research that focuses on the initiatives that seek to contribute to the search for long-term solutions to the world's most demanding problems, considering the shifts in political and economic power distribution that impact both Asia-Oceania and Latin America.
• Asia-Oceania and Latin America: Comparative Studies: The track promotes comparative studies on these regions from diverse academic backgrounds, including political systems, economic models, governance structures, humanities in general, and related issues in Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. It encourages research on political processes, social movements, and civil society. The goal is to understand these regions' political, economic, and cultural landscapes and explore avenues for promoting democratic governance and human rights.
• Asia-Oceania and Latin America: Intellectual Encounters: This track is open for scholarly works on a broader range of encounters and connections between Latin America, Asia, and Oceania by researchers in any field of humanities and social sciences. Additionally, the track welcomes research on educational exchanges and scientific collaborations between scholars and institutions in Asia, Oceania, and Latin America.
• Migration, Diaspora, and Transnational Communities: This track explores the movement of people between Asia, Oceania, and Latin America, focusing on migration patterns, the formation of diaspora communities, and transnationalism's cultural and economic impacts. It encourages research on migrants' experiences, migration policies, and diaspora communities' contributions to their home and host countries.