Call for paper for an international conference to be held in Paris (Université Paris Cité & Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales) on March 12-13, 2026.
Argument (extract):
The figure of the Communist is undoubtedly the most prominent incarnation of the political enemy in–and perhaps beyond–the 20th century. One can find evidence of this contested, imagined and sometimes vindicated figure almost everywhere. From the earliest days of the “long” Cold War, the specter of communism expanded its threatening presence beyond Europe: in a wide Atlantic world, colonized Africa, the Asian subcontinents, and the most remote corners of the “world-system.
This symposium will highlight major historiographical developments in the history of communism(s) and anticommunism(s) in the last two decades, characterized by a focus on transnational and global perspectives. While the historical perspective will be an important part of the reflections, works from all disciplines will be welcomed and given careful consideration.
Read the full call for paper in attachment.
Submissions of proposals:
Proposals for contributions should be sent to the organizers by September 30, 2025, with a title, an abstract (300 words, in English, Spanish and/or French), and a short scientific resume (150 words). Proposals must be original and thus suitable for scientific publication, to which participants will commit themselves.
Scientific Committee:
Sophie Coeuré (Université Paris Cité)
António Costa Pinto (Universidade de Lisboa)
Olivier Dard (Sorbonne Université)
Jean-François Fayet (Université de Fribourg)