24-25 Sep 2009: ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The External Relations of the European Union: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

A global conference of the

Monash European and EU Centre

With the Monash Asia Institute (Monash University, Melbourne), the National Centre for Research on Europe (University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand), the University of New South Wales, Sydney, the Australian Institute of International Affairs (Melbourne), the European Studies Centre (Sichuan University, China) and the Machiavelli Centre for Cold War Studies (CIMA), University of Florence

24-25 September 2009

Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

Given the changing architecture of global economic and political power, the role of the EU in the world is increasingly the focus of a vigorous debate. As a powerful trade negotiator and a leading player in global issues such as the environment, development aid, social policy and human rights, the EU is increasingly recognized as a new force for global security and welfare. Certainly the EU sees itself as a growing political and strategic presence. But is this perception shared by non-EU countries and organisations? Exactly how is the EU perceived by the international community and how have these perceptions developed since the creation of the European Communities in the 1950s? Has the EU been perceived to be more of an economic actor or a political force? Is the EU seen as a regional model that could be emulated? Which countries are favourable and which hostile to a growing EU influence in their region or internationally?

In particular, the conference aims to promote the collaboration of academics and scholars on the following themes:

• The EU, its origins and evolution from the 1950s  to the 21st Century as seen from the perspective of non-EU countries and regions (e.g. China, India, the Asia-Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, the US, Russia, the Middle East, Africa etc)
• The post-colonial heritage in EU external relations
• The EU and its view of the Asia-Pacific
• The EU and international organizations: past and future challenges.

Final programme
updated 20 Sept 09 (pdf:263KB)

Join us at the Belgian Beer Cafe Eureka for the conference dinner on the 24th September.
The Belgian Beer Café Eureka, is located in the world’s tallest residential building, the Eureka Tower in Melbourne.
Facing towards the Yarra River, the ‘BBC, Eureka’ is on the ground floor of the tall glass tower and features an Art Nouveau-inspired interior. The function space, Delvaux, is located upstairs and has its own bar, fireplace and views across the Yarra River to the Melbourne CBD skyline. (Google Map link)

Register through the eCart link below.
(additional cost of $66.00 incl GST)

Date
Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September, 2009

Venue
Monash University Law Chambers,  472 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

Cost
Full payment must accompany your registration and is to be made online through the Centre’s eCart facility.

In addition to conference materials the registration fee includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days.
(The conference dinner is an additional cost.)

* Please note:   Registration for students, AIIA members and Monash Alumni must be accompanied by a copy of your Student ID or proof of your membership.
This can be faxed to +61 3 9903 4686 or a scanned copy or emailled to Amanda Crichton.
A waiver of the registration fee may be available for students. Please complete the application form and email to Amanda.

For inquiries regarding registration and registration processes
Amanda Crichton
Administrator
Monash European and EU Centre
Monash University – Caulfield Campus
PH:  +61 3 9903 4639    Fax:  + 61 3 9903 4686

For inquiries regarding the conference program and presentations
Pascaline Winand
Director
Monash European and EU Centre
Monash University – Caulfield Campus
PH:  +61 3 9903 4633    Fax:  + 61 3 9903 4686

Posted on 8 September 2009