China-Eurasia Council`s Director nominated for the International  Studies Association Governing Council Elections

ArmInfo. Dr. Mher Sahakyan, Founder Director of the China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research and Founding Editor of the Routledge Research in Eurasian Geopolitics book series, has been nominated to run for the position of At-Large Representative on the Governing Council of  the International Studies Association (ISA).

According to the press service of the China-Eurasia Foundation,  Following the review of nominations submitted from different  countries around the world, the ISA Nominating Committee announced  the final slate of candidates for the 2026 elections. For the  position of At-Large Representative, the Committee approved only  seven candidates, including Armenian scholar Mher Sahakyan.   According to the Committee's statement, the nominations are based on  the criteria enumerated in the position description, including:  accomplishments in scholarship, commitment to diversity, and service  to the International Studies Association.

 It is a great honor for me to be nominated for a position on the  Governing Council of the International Studies Association. I would  like to express my gratitude to my colleagues, friends, and all those  whose support and confidence have played an important role in this  achievement,  said Mher Sahakyan.

Headquartered in the United States,  ISA is  of the world's most  prestigious academic organizations in the fields of international  relations, global politics, and related disciplines. The Association  brings together thousands of scholars, researchers, and experts from  countries around the world.  The ISA Governing Council serves as the  organization's principal governing body and plays a key role in  shaping the Association's strategic development, academic policies,  and international cooperation initiatives.