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31st Annual Conference of the American Council for the Study of Islamic Societies, “Nationalism, Religion and Tradition in the Muslim World”, Georgia Regents University , Augusta - USASuggestions for proposals include all of the following:- The role of religion in the foundation of states (Israel, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia).- The role of religion in legitimating governance in Muslim majority countries.-The relationship between religious and national identities in specific Muslim communities (majority and minority).- Notions of citizenship in Islam.- Political, economic and social relations within and between the Muslim world and other communities.- Political, economic, social and philosophical movements within the Muslim world.- The impact of globalization on the Muslim world.- The interplay of the religion of Islam with commerce, finance, technology and education.- Religious minorities in the Muslim world and Muslims as minority groups.- The press, social networks and communication within the Muslim world.- Other topics not specifically mentioned.Please note that Muslim world includes any place where Muslims reside.Scholars from all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences are encouraged to submit proposals. Please include full name, title, and institutional affiliation with your proposal.Please email your proposal (max. 250 words) to Robert Hazan at hazanr@msudenver.edu (Professor of Political Science and Chair, Metro State University of Denver)· Deadline for submission of proposal: January 15, 2014.· Notification of acceptance of papers: February 10, 2014.· Participants must submit e-copies of their paper to mbishku@gru.edu by March 15, 2014. Michael B. Bishku (Professor of History, Georgia Regents University)· Participants must register for the conference at www.acsis.us by March 15, 2014.