3 October 2026 | Singapore

Two papers by Chaofan Chen, PhD student in Public Policy and Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have been accepted for presentation at the 68th Annual Convention of the International Studies Association (ISA). The convention will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, from 21 to 24 March 2027, under the theme “Amnesia and Reckoning.”

The first paper, “America First, Order Last? Evaluating Trump 2.0 ‘Reciprocal Tariffs,’ Multilateral Erosion, and China’s Strategic Adaptation,” is co-authored with Xinyue Liang of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It examines US trade policy, pressures on multilateralism, and China’s strategic responses. The paper will be presented on the Global International Relations panel “International Order Under Stress: Hierarchy, Agency, and the Post-Liberal Moment.”

• Panel: SB23
• Date and time: Sunday, 21 March 2027, 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
• Venue: Hilton Atlanta

The second paper, “When Street Meets the State: Public and Government Interactions on China’s Foreign Policy,” is sole-authored by Chaofan. It focuses on interactions between the Chinese public and the government in foreign policy, connecting with his broader research interests in public opinion and Chinese foreign policy. The paper will be presented on the Foreign Policy Analysis panel “Ideology, Public Opinion, and Foreign Policy Alignment.”

• Panel: MD61
• Date and time: Monday, 22 March 2027, 4:00–5:45 p.m.
• Venue: Marriott Marquis Atlanta

Chaofan looks forward to sharing his research, receiving feedback, and exchanging ideas with colleagues working on Chinese foreign policy and international order. Colleagues and friends attending ISA 2027 are warmly welcome to get in touch.

All session times are local to Atlanta. Details are based on the preliminary programme and remain subject to change. Visit the ISA 2027 convention website.