Call for Book Chapters: Balkan Politics: State-Religion Interactions in the Balkans after 1991

Call for Book Chapters: Balkan Politics: State-Religion Interactions in the Balkans after 1991

Editors: Sevba Abdula, Ali Erken, Admir Mulaosmanović

Balkan Studies Foundation 
Center for Political, Economic and Social Research 
IDEFE Publications – Book Series

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Invitation to Contribute

We invite scholars, researchers, and experts to contribute to a forthcoming volume in our “Balkan Politcs Series (Academic Editorial)”, dedicated to Balkan Politics: State-Religion affairs in the Balkans after 1991. This volume aims to present a comprehensive analysis of Balkan Countires state-religion affairs such as secularism, religion and identity, political theology, Islamic communities, etc.

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Topics:

Contributors are encouraged to explore, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

• Secularism and Secularization 
• Church-State Relations, Islamic Communities-State relations
• Religious Influence on Politics
• Religion and Law 
• Political Theology 
• Religion and Identity Politics 
• Comparative Religion and Politics
• Religious Nationalism
• Religion and Human Rights
• Religion, Cooperation and Conflict

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General Framework:

• Chapter Summary: A 750–1,000-word abstract outlining the chapter’s main arguments, methodology, and key findings.
• Full Chapter Length: 6,000–9,000 words, including footnotes.
• Language: English only.
• Formatting:
  • Use Microsoft Word (.docx format)
  • Page margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.5
  • Title: Uppercase, bold, font size 14
  • Subheadings: Lowercase, font size 12
  • Tables and figures should be indicated in lowercase and sequentially numbered with footnotes placed directly below the table. Avoid duplication of data presented in both tables and the main text.
  • Tables should be taken to use as few tables as possible. The data presented in the tables should be avoided to match the data presented in the text.
• Peer Review and Publication: Contributions will undergo peer review for quality and relevance.
• Honarium: There will be a remuneration for the written contribution.

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Schedule:

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: 25 June 2025
• Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 05 July 2025
• Deadline for Full Chapter Submission: 05 October 2025
• Announcement of Accepted Chapters: 20 October 2025
• Peer Review Period: 10 November 2025
• Final Revised Submission: 20 November 2025
• Publication of Book: December 2025
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Application Link:

https://forms.gle/33JzNEu7vbBKYYjd9

We look forward to your contributions to this significant academic effort examining the state-religion affairs in the Balkans after 1991.