Call for Papers: “New Methodological and Theoretical Proposals for the Study of Politics and International Relations”

The Editorial Board of Encuentro Latinoamericano (ELA) announces its Call for Papers in the following formats: scientific articles, essays, research notes, and reviews. This special issue is entitled “New Methodological and Theoretical Proposals for the Study of Politics and International Relations.” Political Science and International Relations are disciplines in which coexist -not always harmoniously- a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches for analyzing their objects of study.

This reflects the plural nature of these social sciences and the impossibility of methodological unity. The approaches of these disciplines are constantly being renewed, so keeping up to date with their advances is useful. This special collection aims to disseminate contemporary methodological and theoretical perspectives for the study of politics and international relations among Latin American political and social
scientists through the discussion of their advantages, applications, and limits. Some of the sub-themes covered by this call are: advances in comparativist research designs, the use of experiments in political science and international relations, new approaches to case studies, new proposals for the analysis of causality in political science, contemporary debates on new institutionalism, new approaches for the study of democracy, populisms, and electoral behavior, contemporary critical theories, advances in rational choice theory and public choice, new approaches to public policy, among others. The approach to these topics can be carried out either in the field of theoretical-methodological reflection or through the empirical study of phenomena in the Latin American context.

ELA is a journal edited by junior researchers and established scholars from Latin America that publishes texts by authors of all levels. This journal specializes in the political and social analysis of issues, phenomena, and discussions of relevance to the Latin American region, including the Caribbean. ELA is committed to following a quality editorial process. Manuscripts are submitted to the ELA evaluation process, where external reviewers play a crucial role in deciding whether the text is publishable.

Manuscripts can be submitted in any of the languages considered by ELA: Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The deadline for the call for papers is May 29, 2023. Complete information on submission guidelines can be found at https://iapss.org/ela/.

All articles will receive a preliminary review by the Editorial Committee, and those meeting the minimum evaluation requirements will be sent to two external reviewers. The process is double-blind, meaning the reviewer does not know the author’s name or affiliation and vice versa. To submit your manuscript and request additional information, please contact the Editorial Committee at ela@iapss.org.