1st International Academic Conference on Fascism

Call for Papers

1st International Academic Conference on Fascism
June 2026
Selected papers will appear in an edited book with Ethics International Press (Ethics Press).
Submit papers by email: a@adc.cx

Topics

We invite original papers that advance the interdisciplinary study of fascism—historical, theoretical, and contemporary. Suggested (non-exhaustive) themes:

  • Concepts & Methods
    • Definitions, typologies, and theories of fascism; fascism vs. authoritarianism vs. populism
    • Methodological debates; interdisciplinarity; archives, oral history, digital humanities
    • Political theology, myth, ritual, and sacralized politics
  • History & Comparative Studies
    • Interwar European fascisms (Italy, Germany) and transnational exchanges
    • Non-European and global trajectories (Japan, Latin America, Middle East, South/East Asia, Africa)
    • Legacies, continuities, and post-war reconfigurations
  • Ideology, Power, and Institutions
    • Party structures, paramilitarism, corporatism, labor politics, and the economy
    • Law, constitutional transformations, emergency powers, states of exception
    • Empire, race, ethnicity, nationalism, and biopolitics
  • Culture, Aesthetics, and Media
    • Architecture, urbanism, art, literature, film, music, and spectacle
    • Propaganda, language, rhetoric, disinformation, and memory politics
    • Gender, masculinity, family, and youth movements
  • Contemporary Dynamics
    • Neo-fascism and far-right networks; transnational diffusion and hybrid ideologies
    • Platform ecosystems, algorithms, and online radicalization
    • Counter-movements and antifascism; pedagogy, public history, and policy responses
  • Frontiers & New Directions
    • Comparative ideology and extremism studies; democratic resilience
    • Quantitative/qualitative innovations; case-based and mixed methods
    • Ethical challenges in researching extremist movements

If in doubt, submit—interdisciplinary and boundary-pushing proposals are welcome.

Style (Harvard/Author–Date)

Please use a clear author–date (Harvard) system throughout. Ensure consistency across the manuscript.

General formatting

  • File format: .docx (Word) preferred; include a blinded version for review if feasible
  • Length: 6,000–9,000 words (including notes and references); abstract 150–250 words; 5–7 keywords
  • Include a brief author bio (70–100 words) and ORCID if available
  • Use section headings and, where apt, subheadings; avoid excessive footnotes (use endnotes sparingly)

In-text citation (examples)

  • Single author: (Paxton 2004, 57)
  • Two authors: (Stanley and Smith 2018, 112–13)
  • Three+ authors: (Berman et al. 2021)
  • Multiple works: (Eatwell 1996; Griffin 1993; Gentile 2013)
  • Quoted text must include page numbers.

Reference list (examples)

  • Book:
    Griffin, R. 1993. The Nature of Fascism. London: Routledge.
  • Edited volume chapter:
    Berezin, M. 2019. “Cultural Foundations of Authoritarian Politics.” In Authoritarianism Revisited, edited by J. Doe and A. Roe, 45–68. New York: Palgrave.
  • Journal article:
    Paxton, R. O. 2000. “The Five Stages of Fascism.” The Journal of Modern History 70(1): 1–23.
  • Web resource (stable link or DOI preferred; do not include “Accessed on ”):
    Stanley, J. 2018. How Fascism Works. Publisher page/DOI.

Links & permissions

  • Use stable URLs/DOIs (no university-proxy links).
  • Any third-party images/tables/figures require written permission from rights holders prior to publication.
  • Ensure every in-text citation appears in the reference list; items not cited should be labeled “Further Reading.”

Figures and tables

  • Submit figures as separate high-resolution files (preferably SVG/EPS for line art; 300 dpi PNG/TIFF for images).
  • Provide descriptive captions and indicate source/permission status.

Language & ethics

  • Clear academic English; avoid defamatory or inciting language.
  • Anonymize sensitive data where appropriate; adhere to your institution’s research ethics.

Publisher

Ethics International Press (Ethics Press).
This volume will be a curated edited book selected from submissions associated with the 1st International Academic Conference on Fascism. The publisher does not charge authors to publish.

Submission

  • Email submissions to: a@adc.cx
  • Include: manuscript (.docx), blinded version (if applicable), abstract, keywords, author bio, and a statement confirming originality and permission status for any third-party material.
  • Queries are welcome at the same address.

We look forward to your contributions to this landmark 2026 conference and the resulting scholarly volume.