SRI LANKA THAILAND YOUNG SCHOLARS RESEARCH DIALOGUE

The Sri Lanka Thailand Young Scholars Research Dialogue is being organised by the Awarelogue Asian Institute in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand. It is aimed at generating awareness of the rich historical connectivity and exploring the potential of the relationship for the future. Through research papers, which will be published, it is expected that youth perspectives and analysis will be encouraged and realised. The Dialogue will be held via Zoom.

 

Theme - SRI LANKA THAILAND RELATIONS - SHARED HISTORY TO STRATEGIZED FUTURE

 

The abstracts would need to be submitted under one of the following tracks, with research into a selected Sub-Track, in either Sri Lanka or Thailand, or as a comparative study, and in relation to the overarching theme:

• BUDDHISM – Theravada Buddhism; Practice of Buddhism; Buddhist Heritage; Buddhist Tourism; Buddhist Literature; Mindfulness and Spirituality • CULTURE – Linguistic Studies; Festivals; Tangible Cultural Heritage; Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditions, Norms, and Rituals; Inclusivity

• ECONOMICS – Trade Relations; Economic Policies; Foreign Direct Investments; Free Trade Agreements; Entrepreneurship

• ENVIRONMENT – Environmental Governance; Sustainable Development; Climate Change; Urban Planning

• FOREIGN POLICY – Historic Connectivity; Policy Formulation; Practice of Diplomacy (Bilateral or Multilateral)

• LEGAL – Comparative Law; Constitutional Law; Trade and Investment Law; Civil Law

 

Abstract Submission Deadline - Sunday, 31 May 2026 Notification of Acceptance – Monday, 15 June 2026 Full Paper Submission Deadline - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 Research Dialogue – Saturday, 01 August 2026