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The Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University will host the international conference “Post-1945: Empire, Nation-State, and the Cold War Formation” to reexamine August 15, 1945, as a pivotal turning point in world history.
This conference addresses a wide range of themes, including the end of imperialism and colonial rule, the formation and division of new nation-states, the global spread of Cold War structures, the rise of developmentalist orders, and the memory and representation of postwar societies. In light of the upcoming 80th anniversary of liberation, the event seeks to revisit the historical significance of the transformations that unfolded after 1945 in East Asia and the world, while fostering an academic dialogue that traverses political, economic, social, and cultural dimensions.
The presentations will advance bold questions, and the discussions will move beyond conventional formats of designated commentary to pursue rigorous and open debate. We warmly invite your participation and engagement.

◈ Date:  September 12, 2025 (Friday) 13:00–18:00
◈ Venue: Room 311, Jeong Hasang Hall, Sogang University