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International Conference on Historical Sociology and Political Leadership

ICSHPL

6th Aug – 7th Aug 2026 Hiroshima, Japan

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Conference Session Tracks

UN SDG Wheel

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

The conference's session tracks effectively support the following SDGs.

SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 10
01 Historical Perspectives on Political Leadership +
This track explores the evolution of political leadership through historical lenses, examining how past events shape contemporary governance. Participants are encouraged to analyze key figures and movements that have influenced political authority and institutional frameworks.
SDG 16 SDG 10
02 Democracy and Its Discontents +
Focusing on the challenges faced by democratic systems, this track invites discussions on the erosion of democratic norms and the rise of authoritarianism. Papers should investigate the historical and sociological factors contributing to these phenomena.
SDG 16 SDG 5
03 Social Change and Political Movements +
This session examines the relationship between social change and political movements, highlighting case studies from various historical contexts. Contributions should address how grassroots activism has shaped political landscapes and governance structures.
SDG 10 SDG 11
04 Power Relations in Historical Context +
This track delves into the dynamics of power relations throughout history, focusing on how authority has been constructed and contested. Papers are encouraged to analyze the implications of these power structures on societal development.
SDG 16 SDG 8
05 Political Culture and Civic Engagement +
Exploring the interplay between political culture and civic engagement, this session seeks to understand how cultural narratives influence public participation. Contributions should highlight historical examples of civic movements and their impact on governance.
SDG 16 SDG 11
06 Political Institutions and Governance +
This track investigates the formation and evolution of political institutions, emphasizing their role in shaping governance practices. Papers should consider historical case studies that illustrate the relationship between institutional design and political outcomes.
SDG 16 SDG 16
07 Leadership Studies: Historical Insights +
Focusing on the field of leadership studies, this session invites papers that provide historical insights into the characteristics and impacts of effective leadership. Participants are encouraged to analyze different leadership styles across various political contexts.
SDG 16 SDG 4
08 Historical Sociology of Political Development +
This track examines the historical sociology of political development, exploring how social structures and historical events influence political evolution. Contributions should address the interplay between social change and political institutions over time.
SDG 16 SDG 10
09 Political Authority and Legitimacy +
This session focuses on the concepts of political authority and legitimacy, analyzing how they have been constructed and contested throughout history. Papers should explore case studies that illustrate the complexities of maintaining authority in diverse political contexts.
SDG 16 SDG 5
10 The Role of Historical Memory in Politics +
This track investigates the significance of historical memory in shaping political identities and narratives. Contributions should analyze how collective memories influence contemporary political discourse and civic engagement.
SDG 16 SDG 10
11 Sociological Approaches to Political Change +
Focusing on sociological methodologies, this session invites papers that explore the processes of political change through a sociological lens. Participants are encouraged to examine the social factors that drive political transformations across different historical contexts.
SDG 16 SDG 11