ABOUT IRSC 2025
The International Relations Scholastic Conclave, organized by the Department of International Relations at Jadavpur University, is a student-driven academic forum that brings together students, scholars, and professionals to engage with critical global issues. Since its inception in 2010, the conclave has been a pursuit of intellectual exploration, aiming to unravel the complexities of global politics. By convening a diverse group of experts and students, the event facilitates in-depth discussions and debates on key themes in International Relations. It serves as a platform to encourage critical thinking, promote academic excellence, and bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.
Building on the success of the previous edition, which featured distinguished speakers such as Christophe Jaffrelot, Liyaqat Ayub Khan, Alka Acharya, and Esther Brito Ruiz—whose expertise spans areas like Indology, South Asian politics, Sino-Indian relations, human rights, and diplomacy—this year’s conclave will further expand its outreach. The upcoming edition aims to enhance student participation alongside international experts, ensuring broader engagement and a more dynamic exchange of ideas. With an anticipated increase in attendance, the impact and reach of the event are expected to be greater than ever.
Scheduled for the last week of April, the conference is strategically planned to maximize participation from the Organizing Committee, attendees, and esteemed guests from prestigious national and international universities and institutions.
OUR MISSION
In a dynamic post-colonial world marked by increasing economic inequality, climate change, and the rise of AI, the Global South has transitioned from being a long-discussed concept to a driving political force in international politics. To induce enriching deliberations and propagate interdisciplinarity in the discourse of the Global South, IRSC 2025 endeavors to propel the academic enterprise towards a holistic discussion upon a plethora of issues ranging from intersectionality and marginalization plaguing societies of the Global South to discussing the role of this region in addressing the crisis of the Middle East as well as climate imperialism.
What is the Global South? Is it limited to a particular geographic region? Or does it represent the marginalized people of the world?
How does the Global South challenge traditional power structures?
The economics, politics, and society of the people of the Global South.
OUR VISION
MEET OUR TEAM
Every year the Conclave is surrounded by a particular theme ranging over multiple events, competitions and panels spanning over two to three days. The task is completed by eight committees as a whole, namely:
1. Sponsorship
2.Finance
3.Editorial
4.Research
5.Outreach and PR
6.Design and Tech
7. Events
8.Hospitality and Logistics