Cosmopolitan Civil Societies: An Interdisciplinary Journal

Cosmopolitan Civil Societies: An Interdisciplinary Journal is concerned with developing a better understanding of social change and cultural cohesion in cosmopolitan societies. Its focus lies at the intersection of conflict and cohesion, and in how division can be transformed into dialogue, recognition and inclusion. The Journal takes a grounded approach to cosmopolitanism, linking it to civil society studies. It opens up debate about cosmopolitan engagement in civil societies, addressing a range of sites: social movements and collective action; migration, cultural diversity and responses to racism; the promotion of human rights and social justice; initiatives to strengthen civil societies; the impact of ‘information society’ and the context of environmental change.

This journal does not charge any type of article processing charge (APC) or any type of article submission charge.

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Critical Cosmopolitanism - a South Asian Perspective

2026-04-07

In this proposed special issue/ volume, we would explore the notion of critical cosmopolitanism which either challenges and/or addresses the normative discourses of cosmopolitanism rooted within the western philosophical thoughts. The volume will primarily address the question how do we articulate the notion of critical cosmopolitanism in a changing global world from the perspective of scholars from South Asia. Critical cosmopolitanism in the contemporary scenario refers to “cosmopolitanism from below” (Ingram, 2016; Kurasawa, 2004; Neilson, 1999), a term currently being used within a post-global context to interrogate the nexus between the local and global (Delanty, 2012). For submission details, please see the full announcement.

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026)