The theme of the 17th ISS conference is “Innovation, Catch-up, and sustainable development”. Scholars of all levels of experience are invited to submit proposals. The Conference is open to submissions that deal with theoretical, methodological, empirical, and policy issues with Innovation,...

Broad themes and sessions: 1. Appropriation of Rosa Luxemburg in Asia 2. Contemporary meanings of Rosa Luxemburg in the neo-liberal era. 3. Alternative society models and the 21st century socialism 4. Thought and movement of socialism in Asia 5. Historical structure of socialism in Asia:...