Topics
Thematic Scope and Area Studies Orientation: As an area studies conference, ICIJS does not operate under a pre-designated overarching theme established by the organizing committee. Provided that submissions directly focus on and contribute to the field of Israel or Jewish Studies, there are no restrictions regarding the chosen topic, historical period, methodological framework, discipline, or geographical focus.
Interdisciplinary Scope and Relevant Disciplines: Accordingly, the conference is open to all disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches engaging with Israel and Jewish Studies. Submissions may encompass research conducted from the theoretical and methodological perspectives of foundational humanities—such as history, religious studies, philosophy, literature, and linguistics—as well as contemporary political science, international relations, sociology, security studies, law, and other related fields.
The conference has no pre-set theme restrictions, and submissions may cover, including but not limited to, the following topics:
Language, Literature, Culture, and Onomastics
Comparative Semitics and the Ural-Altaic Language Family
From Sacred Tongue to Modern Standard: The Revival of Hebrew
Hebrew Paleography, Epigraphy, and Textual Criticism
Hebrew Language and Literature Studies in Türkiye
The Image of the Turk in Hebrew Literature
The Image of Arab and Islam in Contemporary Hebrew Literature
Jewish Onomastics and Genealogical Studies
Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) and Yiddish Linguistic and Literary Heritage
Turkish Popular Culture in Israel: Television Series and Music
Ottoman and Turkish-Jewish Relations
Over Five Hundred Years of Historical Course in Turkish-Jewish Relations
Ottoman and Republican Era Turkish Jews
The Significance of Ottoman Archives in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem and Palestinian Sanjaks under Ottoman Rule
Religious Identity of Turkish Jews and Relations with Western Diasporas
Jerusalem and Palestine-Focused Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Türkiye
Turkish Political Thought, the Turkish Left, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Türkiye-Hamas Relations and Diplomatic Engagements
The Chief Rabbinate of Turkey and Legal Status of Community Foundations
Israeli Domestic Politics, Law, Identity, and Society
Identity Dynamics in Israel: Ashkenazi, Mizrahi, Sephardic, and Ethiopian Jews
Secular-Religious Cleavages and the Haredi Community in Israeli Society
Religion-State Relations and Transformations in the Public Sphere
Religious Zionism and the Rise of the Far-Right in Israel
Evolution of the Center and Left Movements in Israeli Politics
Recent Judicial Reform Debates and Constitutional Crisis in Israel
Arab/Palestinian Citizens of Israel: Legal, Political, and Social Status
States of Emergency and Military Jurisprudence in Israel
Human Rights Law and Civil Society Monitoring Mechanisms in Israel
Nation-Building, Official Ideology, and Public Education Policies
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Contemporary Security
The October Seventh Hamas Attacks and the Israel-Gaza War
The Six-Day War and Regional Turning Points
Negotiation Processes and Conflict Resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Two-State vs. One-State Solution Models
The Deal of the Century and Alternative Peace Initiatives
Israeli Settlements and Settler Movements in the West Bank
De Facto and De Jure Annexation Debates in the West Bank
The Palestinian Refugee Issue, Right of Return, and Displacement
Asymmetric Warfare, Human Shielding Allegations, and Hybrid Threats
Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement and Global Solidarity
The Blockade of the Gaza Strip, Humanitarian Crises, and Reconstruction Scenarios
International Law, Law of War, and Human Rights
Universal Jurisdiction, the Crime of Genocide, and ICJ Proceedings
International Criminal Court Investigations and Jurisdictional Mandate
Law of Belligerent Occupation and Application of the Fourth Geneva Convention
Warfare, Theology, and Religious Doctrines on Violence and Peace
Distinctions and Boundaries Between Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and Criticism of Israel
Prisoners of War, Hostages, and International Humanitarian Law
Foreign Policy, Regional Security, and Global Actors
Türkiye-Israel Diplomatic Relations: Crises, Normalizations, and Regional Rivalry
The US-Israel-Iran Shadow War across Regional and Global Security Axes
United States Strategy toward Israel and the Middle East
European Union Foreign Policy and Normative Approaches to the Middle East
Russia-Israel Relations and Moscow’s Regional Security Architecture
China’s Expanding Middle Eastern Presence and Israel within the Belt and Road
The Abraham Accords and the Normalization Process with Gulf States
Israel’s Periphery Doctrine and Eastern Mediterranean Alignments
Israel and Its Bordering Neighbors: Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon
Political Economy, Energy, R&D, and Defense Industry
Political Economy of Israel and the Trajectory of Neoliberal Reform
Innovation Ecosystem, High-Tech Sector, and the Start-up Nation Model
Israeli Defense Industry, Military R&D, and Cyber Security Exports
Bilateral Commercial and Trade Relations Between Türkiye and Israel
Comparative Economic Analysis of Türkiye, Iran, and Israel as Regional Powers
Eastern Mediterranean Hydrocarbon Reserves, Energy Geopolitics, and Pipelines
Middle Eastern Water Resources, Hydropolitics, and Israeli Desalination Technologies
Impact of Political Crises and Security Dynamics on Regional Development
Consequences of Global Economic Shocks and Sanctions on Middle Eastern Markets
Economic Repercussions of Boycott Policies on Regional and Global Supply Chains
Jerusalem, Holy Places, Archaeology, and History
Holy Places in Jerusalem, the Temple Mount / Haram al-Sharif, and Historical Status Quo
Faith Tourism, Pilgrimage Routes, and Urban Economy in Jerusalem
The Holy Land and Historical Perceptions Regarding the Loss of Jerusalem
Biblical Archaeology in Israel and Neighboring Lands
Archaeology, Historiography, and the Political/Visual Construction of the Past
Pre-State Jewish Settlement in Palestine: Old Yishuv and New Yishuv
Zionist Congresses, Theodor Herzl, and the Emergence of Modern Zionism
Palestine under the British Mandate and Administrative Policies
The Arab-Israeli War and the Nakba
Diaspora, Perceptions, Future Projections, and Academic Studies
Global Jewish Diaspora: Aliyah, Integration, and Settlement Dynamics
Political and Cultural Rifts Between Israel and the American Jewish Diaspora
The Post-Soviet Russian-Speaking Jewish Diaspora and Its Political Impact in Israel
Perceptions of Israel and Judaism in the Muslim World: Knowledge Production and Myths
Shared Islamic-Jewish History and Judeo-Arabic Cultural Heritage
Christian Zionism, Evangelical Theology, and Pro-Israel Advocacy Networks
Turkish, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Turkish Studies in Israeli Academia
Institutionalization of Hebrew, Jewish, and Israeli Studies in Turkish Universities
Israeli Higher Education Infrastructure, Universities, and Academic Freedom
Israeli and Jewish Studies in the Era of Digital Humanities
Emerging Paradigms and Theoretical Horizons in Israel and Jewish Studies
Strategic Foresight, Simulations, and Future Peace Scenarios for the Middle East
Artificial Intelligence, Information Warfare, and Public Diplomacy
Area Studies Methodology and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Israel Studies
