Sixth Annual Conference on Decolonizing International Relations
The Fletcher School at Tufts University
October 24 and 25, 2024
The Decolonizing International Relations (“DIR”) Conference has been a staple of The Fletcher School’s fall semester programming since 2018. The conference serves as a platform for addressing pressing issues and concerns within the field of International Relations, aiming to develop solutions for global challenges that arise from antiquated and harmful power structures.
In doing so, we encourage The Fletcher School to confront the past of IR – and its legacy – honestly.
Registration for DIR 2024 is now open!
The DIR 2024 Conference themed “Building the Narrative” will take place in-person at the Fletcher School for Law and Diplomacy (“Fletcher”) and is open for the Tufts University community and beyond. While the majority of sessions will be in person, some sessions will take place virtually but will also be available in designated interactive viewing rooms in-person. We would love to see you at this year’s DIR. Please register in advance to get the Zoom access credentials.
DIR 2024 Theme: Building the Narrative
Global inequities manifest in both explicit and implicit forms, as well as in the excluded and overlooked margins. The ways in which history is shared shapes perceptions, identities, and future ideas. History does not have to be written by the “victor” or the most powerful. This conference seeks to elevate the narratives, histories, and other issues that serve as challenges to the conventional Western historical narratives.
DIR 2024 Program
The Conference venue is wheelchair accessible. Virtual participants will receive a Zoom link after registration. For event location and parking information, visit contact us page.
For full information about the Program and Panelists, please see the Program page.
Memories of DIR Conference 2023
