Democracy and Race in South Asian Countries: Colonialism, Nationalism and Modern Paradigms

Call for Papers

Special Issue: Democracy and Race in South Asian Countries: Colonialism, Nationalism and Modern Paradigms

Journal: National Identities

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026

About the Special Issue

National Identities invites submissions for its Special Issue titled "Democracy and Race in South Asian Countries: Colonialism, Nationalism and Modern Paradigms."

This Special Issue explores the evolving relationship between democracy, race, and national identity across South Asia, examining how colonial legacies, nationalism, and contemporary political developments continue to shape belonging, citizenship, and exclusion. It encourages interdisciplinary scholarship that critically engages with race, caste, religion, ethnicity, and democratic transformations in the region.

The issue seeks theoretically informed and empirically grounded research that contributes to comparative debates on national identity formation and democratic politics across South Asian societies.

Themes and Topics

Submissions may address, but are not limited to:

• Democracy, race, and national identity in South Asia

• Colonial legacies and postcolonial nation-building

• Nationalism and majoritarian politics

• Race, caste, religion, and ethnicity in identity formation

• Democratic transformation and political inclusion/exclusion

• Comparative studies across South Asian countries

• Historical and contemporary perspectives on belonging

• Interdisciplinary approaches to nationalism and identity

Countries of interest include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract (250–300 words) and a 100-word author bio (including ORCID iD) must be submitted to the Guest Editors for initial consideration.

• Only selected abstracts will be invited to submit full manuscripts.

• Full research articles should be 9,000–10,000 words, including references.

• Both conceptual/theoretical and empirical studies are welcome.

• Manuscripts must follow the journal's formatting and referencing guidelines.

• During submission, authors should select the relevant Special Issue title in the submission system.

• The Special Issue is expected to be published in late 2027/early 2028, subject to peer review and journal scheduling.

Special Issue Editors

• Dr. Muhammad Asad Latif, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

• Dr. Jamil Akhtar, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

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