WHAT IS IDIS-J?

The IDIS Journal (IDIS-J) is a peer reviewed interdisciplinary journal based in the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

The IDIS – Journal of International Studies and Diplomacy has published two past issues (Vol 1, in 2018, Vol 2 in 2023) and is embarking on the 3rd issue of 2024/2025.

SUB –THEMES

• Gender mainstreaming in Diplomatic theory and practice
• Women in Diplomacy as agents of change
• Women networks in Diplomatic engagements
•  Engendering Digital Diplomacy
• Women’s Diplomatic engagements in peace and security
• Women’s Leadership in Diplomatic institutions

CALL FOR PAPERS

The IDIS-J is pleased to announce a special call for papers for its third issue on the theme: “Women in Diplomacy in the 21st Century”

This special issue of the journal is important as it examines the evolving role and influence of women and the gender factor in theory and practice of diplomatic engagements.

This call for papers encourages contributions on issues of diversity and gender equality, and seeks to enhance international relations discourse, by incorporating an array of experiences and perspectives from contemporary diplomatic theory and practice.

In this regard, the special issue provides a platform for recognizing the unique contributions and accomplishments of women in diplomacy and promoting a more inclusive and effective global governance.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The manuscript should adhere to the following:

1. Abstract- In English language, 200 -300 words
2. Font Types and Size - Times New Roman,12
3. Citation - Chicago Footnotes Style 17th Edition
4. Full paper -a word count of between 3000- 5000.
5.  Submit Abstracts and full papers to email address: idisjournal@uonbi.ac.ke

DEADLINES

Abstract Submission - 9th December 2024

Paper Submission - 14th February 2025

PUBLICATION FEE Ksh. 20,000 (155 USD)
Inclusive of online and Physical hardcopies for authors
Bank Details: University of Nairobi - KCB Account Number: 1104698676

Bank Code: 01

Branch Code: 167

On 14th December 2022, the chair, Department of Diplomacy and International Studies Dr. Patrick Maluki held a meeting, in his office, with Mr. Francesco C. Barbacci, the External Unit Chief, Political Section, U.S Embassy, Nairobi,  who paid a courtesy visit. Possibility of working on subnational diplomacy project being promoted by the US embassy was the main subject of discussion. More is coming on the subject.

The University of Nairobi wishes to inform the following groups of students (Module I and Module II) that the commencement and resumption dates of the 2021/2022 Academic Year are as follows:

A.        COMMENCEMENT OF SECOND SEMESTER

All students who were to report for their second semester on 31st Monday, January 2022, will now report on 7th February 2022.

B.       RESUMPTION DATES (IN-PERSON LEARNING)

            MONDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2022

• Year II second semester in the following Faculties:
  • Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Business & Management Science
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Education (Kikuyu)

C.        COMMENCEMENT DATES (ON-LINE LEARNING)

MONDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2022

• Year III (KCSE 2018) of the following Faculties:
  • Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Business & Management Science
  • Faculty of Law

D.        STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN HAVING IN-PERSON LEARNING TO CONTINUE.

All students are informed that all fees are payable at the commencement of the semester.

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