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Bank account: 210 0675053201-69, NLB Tutunska banka, Skopje;
Call for Papers
FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE MARKING THE 200 ANNIVERSARY OF
THE VIENNA CONGRESS: 1815-2015
“VIENNA CONGRESS and THE BALKANS:
200 YEARS LATER (1815-2015)”
Skopje 5th June 2015
ORGANIZED BY:
THE INSTITUTE FOR POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – SKOPJE
CLUB ALPBACH MACEDONIA – SKOPJE

I. The concept
The year 2015 is marking the 200th anniversary of the Congress of Vienna. This high
diplomatic European gathering (1814-1815) was one of the key historical dates of the
modern multilateral diplomacy. It resume Napoleon period of France’ domination, and
introduced Austro-Hungary legacy of European diplomacy. As Kissinger would write, the
19 Century was dominated by Austrian diplomacy of Meternik. Vienna Congress was
convoked after the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, in order to decide about new borders of
Europe resumming France domination. The key figure of that congress was Meternik,
(Austro-Hungary key diplomat) who aimed to create a new Europaan order, known as
European Concert (consisted by Great European Powers: Austro-Hungary, Prusia, UK, and
Russia, but without France).
Vienna Congress launched a new European power: Austro- Hungary. The Congress of
Vienna (1814-1815), as part of the broader Concert of Europe, was a meeting in Vienna of
various rulers and their representatives plus the European nobility. These delegates met to
discuss the future of Europe following the Napoleonic Wars and the stirrings in Europe
caused by the French Revolution. The meetings took place at the same time as Napoleon's
escape from exile and his famous last stand where he would be decisively defeated once
and for all. The meetings are considered both an acknowledgment of change and a
manifestation of continental European cooperation.
The Congress established a status quo in Europe that lasted until the outbreak of World
War I, almost 100 years later. Vienna Congress established a multilateral regime in Europe
in which the major powers were guaranteed certain spheres of influence, not to be
encroached upon by the others. The objective of the congress was to create a balance of
power in Europe and to decide the fate of new states or failed states in that context.
The Vienna Congress dissolved the Duchy of Warsaw, the de facto forerunner of modern
Poland, by dividing it between Prussia and Russia. This precedent was mirrored in the
Nazi-Soviet plan to divide Poland early in World War II. In a certain respect, the Congress
left a very dangerous legacy.
Although it strived to balance the interests of the major powers as a means of arriving at a
stable peace, it also gave rise to the idea that certain independent states would not be
tolerated and arguably could be subjugated by their neighbors.
At the same time, the Congress looked to mitigate the effects of the collapse of the Holy
Roman Empire by creating a German Confederation that would serve as a future buffer
between rivals France and Russia. The confederation incorporated extant empires and gave
a say to almost any nobleman who controlled territory or a principality within the
confederation. It also incorporated the territories of the 360 districts that had formerly
constituted the Holy Roman Empire, but more importantly, it encompassed the Austrian

Empire and its adversary, Prussia. Despite weakening republicanism, the Congress did
have several achievements. It condemned the slave trade and guaranteed the free
navigation of major rivers. The Congress contributed to a long-term buildup of antagonism
in Europe by stifling the ideals that led to the American and French Revolutions. Some see
the revolutions of 1848, which spread from Europe around the world, as having their
origins in the policies decided at the Congress of Vienna, which ignored the principles of
liberalism. Additionally, these leaders are said to have ignored the growing nationalism
evidenced in the French Revolution that would later lead to the break-up of many of the
empires that had established the Peace of Vienna.
Some historians blame the delegates for overlooking the motivations for the French
Revolution, thereby setting the stage for later wars within their own territories. Others
have seen the Congress as a successful effort to soothe the pangs of war rather than try to
stifle the inevitable conflicts that would erupt throughout the continent. Promulgating this
view were C.K. Webster, who wrote directly after World War I, and Henry Kissinger, after
the World War II.
Some representatives to the Congress are known to have vehemently opposed discussion
on liberalism and democracy, believing they would lead to anarchy and rule by the
uneducated masses. In one way, the violence of the previous 30 years was being left at the
doorstep of democratic aspirations and the French Revolution.
Some historians compare the Vienna Congress with Peace Congress of Westphalia (1648), a
series of peace treaties in Europe. The so-called Holy Alliance established by the final
agreements of the Congress have a parallel as well in the United Nations and its formal
recognition of five governing superpowers with veto power over major international
measures of security. Despite its pitfalls, it is said to have laid the groundwork for a
multilateral world where greater powers represent smaller powers, though the smaller
states may easily become victim of the interests of their supposed patrons.
What was the impact of Vienna Congress to Balkans? In particular to Balkans border’ s
regimes? During last two centuries the borders of Europe, have been changed many times;
as have the political systems and other issues in the states of southeast Europe. However,
these changes although related to international issues and codified as the border of peace,
did not bring the peace in the Balkans even after two Centuries.
It has been 200 years since the Vienna Congress of 1815 and still the countries of the
western Balkans are fare from Europe. After 200 years the Balkans is still the focus of
European diplomacy.

II. Main thesis
With the organization of this conference we would like to lighten the past and at once to
offer a vision for the future of the region 200 years since the Vienna Congress. The main
thesis of our conference would be:
- The Vienna Congress; an historical approach
- The economic, social, political and military structures of Europe and geopolitical
circumstances that led to the Vienna Congress
- The impact of Vienna Congress for European border regime
- The Vienna Congress impact on the economic, social, politic and military future?
-After 200 years since the Vienna Congress what is the role of the USA, Russia, Western
Europe and Turkey regarding the development of a regional perspective in the future?
- The legacy of the Vienna Congress for European peace
- The geopolitical impact of the decision of the Vienna Congress for the Balkans
- The development of the Balkans as the reflection of the Vienna Congress
In this context we welcome your participation in this conference with a presentation of
your papers and research, or in regard to the topics mentioned below:
- Issues, proposals and solutions in regards to this period of history; including international
cooperation
- Proposals regarding the continuation of economic cooperation
- Continued positive strategies in respect to cultural diversity and segregation
- Collaboration and partnership for social security issues
- Positive continuity approaches in the context of cultural diversity and divisions
- Balkan states and European integration 200 years after the Vienna Congress

III. Conference guide
The conference aims to combine thoughts and studies on the different actors of historical,
political, economic, cultural etc. spheres.
Through research or analyses of the different actors in the science of: history, philosophy,
sociology, political science, law, public administration and other social sciences we will try
to see the reality of 200 years ago, the reality today and in the forthcoming years of the
future. In this conference various members of political, cultural, and historic spheres shall
participate. Our goal is to establish a scientific perspective in order to see the problems and
developments that happened in the Balkans in the past, which of these problems and
developments occur today and which will occur in the future.
Looking at the existing problems of the Balkans, compared with past 200 years as Vienna
Congress legacy and approaching them with the experience of foreign and regional authors
we think that we will assist scientific research by giving facts, analyses, new researches and
documents.
The maximum number of papers allowed will be approximately 30.
Research should be based on original studies supported by theoretic and methodologically
clear strategies in order to achieve our expected results. Representatives from: Albania,
Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bulgaria Austria, UK,
Germany, France, USA, Poland, and Romania are expected to participate and to contribute
with their papers.
Informational exchanges will be done via e-mail addresses of the above mentioned
conference.
Languages of the conference will be: English, Albanian and Macedonian, and simultaneous
translation will be provided. Abstracts should be submitted in English for participants.
Research papers will be published in English after the conference in a special volume of
Conference Proceedings edited by international editorial board. It is expected that this
conference volume will be published by October 2015.
For international participant’s accommodation, food and conference materials are free.

IV. Scientific committee of the conference:
Prof. dr. Ylber Sela, Institute for Political and International Studies, Macedonia
Prof. dr. Erhard Busek, European Forum Alpbach, Austria
Prof. dr. Otmar Höll – University of Vienna, Austria
Prof. dr. Ali Pajaziti, South East European University, Macedonia
Prof. dr. Blerim Reka, South East European University Tetovo, Macedonia
Prof. dr. Reis Mulita, Institute of Collaboration for Integration and Development, Albania
Prof. dr. Elena Andreevska, South East European University, Macedonia
Prof. dr. Nano Ruzin, FON University, Macedonia
Prof. dr. Jonuz Abdullai, South East European University, Macedonia
Doc. dr. Skender Asani, ITKSHM, Skopje
Prof. dr. Mirela P. Bogdani, University of Tirana, Albania
Prof. dr. Fehari Ramadani, State University in Tetovo, Macedonia
Prof. dr. Svetla Koleva, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
Prof. dr. Anca Parmena Olimid, University of Craiova, Romania
Prof. dr. Zeki Arslantürk, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. dr. Hugo Mouton, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
Dr. Bardhok Bashota, Iliria University, Prishtina, Kosovo
Dr. Bekim Maksuti, Institute for Political and International Studies, Macedonia
MSc. Lumnije Bajrami, University of Prishtina, Kosovo
MSc. Pishtar Lutfiu, Club Alpbach Macedonia
MSc. Günther Fehlinger, Austrian – Kosovo Society

V. Organizational Committee:
Luisa Stadlmann Irena Cuculoska
Dokleata Qamili Lukas Dejewski
Aleksandra Manevska Gazmend Xhaferi
Barlet Xhaferi Miroslav Draganov
Fisnik Doko Shemsedin Iljaz
Emer Mustafa Bujamin Fazlia
Flakron Lutfiu Fitore Bekteshi
Amantin Qamili Elena Novotni
Belma Hadzikamber Jasmina Trajkoska
VI.Contact and informations:
e-mail: conference.ispn@gmail.com
Webpage: www.ispn.org.mk
www.alpbach-mk.org
mob. +389 71/ 313-313
mob. +389 70/231-345

VII. Calendar of activities & deadlines:
March 30, 2015: deadline for the submission of abstract in English (300 words; Times
New Romans, 12 p)
April 10, 2015 Announcement of acceptance of the abstract
May 5, 2015: deadline for sending research papers 10-12 pages; Times New Romans, 12 p,
1, 5 space);
May 15, 2015: notice to the participants about acceptance of papers;
May 20, 2015: Official notification about the evaluation of research papers by the scientific
committee of the conference;
May 30, 2015: Final list of participants
June 5, 2015: Conference
July 2015, editing process of selected papers
September-October 2015, Language proof Reading of the publication
October 2015, Layout and design
November 2015, Promotion of the Publication

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