An international comparative research project on the production of urban space in Moscow, Tehran, Ankara, Astana, Abu-Dhabi and Cairo.
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We are delighted to conclude our beautiful three-day symposium, marked by rich exchanges and meaningful conversations, with the screening of our film "Les murs du pouvoir", realized by Mina Saidi under the scientific supervision of Gülçin Erdi
Ahmed Zazaa presents the video film entlited "Overwritten" realized by Taamir Co. and Agnès Michalezyk.
Conclusive Roundtable on SPACEPOL and working on Capital Cities : how to sustain the research on Capitals in the Global South? Let's discuss how to continue the legacy of our project in the future !
Now last Keynote conference of our Symposium by Marco Cremaschi on Beyond Haussmann : dematerialising power in Greater Paris. An engaging exchange to conclude this morning.
Last panel of our symposium this morning on Struggle between Coincived and Perceived Space in thé Capital. Such an insightful discussion from Abu Dhabi to Tehran, passing through Ankara and Moscow !
A few moments from tonight's vernissage of our photographic exhibition.
The exhibition is now open and can be visited until 21 September at the Panoramic Hall of the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme Paris Nord.
#SPACEPOL2026 #UrbanStudies #CapitalCities
And now second and last keynote conference of the day by Thomas Maloutas on Athens Social Atlas : A dynamic tool to investigate inequalities and social polarisation in the Greek Capital.
The second and final panel of the day on Place of dwellers and Collective practices from Ankara to Cairo just ended. Thanks to all the inspiring discussions !
Now first keynote speech of the day given by David Jakman on Controlling the Capital : Perspectives from South Asia and Africa @UniofOxford
An inspiring discussion on Goverance, Environment, an Public Spaces from the perspective of Capital Cities to start our second day ! @CampusCondorcet
Panel 2: Urban projects and City-making in Capitals as showcases of the Nation. A such insightful discussion to conclude out first day !
Keynote speech now by Haim Jacobi on Jerusalem : the making of a (settler colonial) capital city. Join us at @CampusCondorcet
Welcome speech, presentation of ANR Spacepol research programme and first panel on Spatial imagination of capitals, national imaginary and spatio-symbolic struggle of power ! Very happy to start our final symposium !
📢 As part of the final symposium of our ANR SPACEPOL, we are delighted to welcome Marco Cremaschi(Sciences Po Paris) for the keynote lecture:
Beyond Haussmann: Dematerialising Power in Greater Paris
📅 17 June 2026, 11:30 AM
📍 Campus Condorcet, Aubervilliers
@SciencesPo_CEE
📢 Join us for a keynote lecture by David Jackman (Oxford University):
"Controlling the Capital: Perspectives from South Asia and Africa"
Part of the SPACEPOL international conference
📅 16 June 2026 | 13:30
📍 Campus Condorcet, Aubervilliers
@AgnesDeboulet @VPawlotsky @CNRS
📢 As part of our international conference, we are pleased to welcome Haim Yacobi (UCL) for a keynote lecture:
Jerusalem: The Making of a (Settler Colonial) Capital
📅 15 June 2026 | 14:15
📍 Campus Condorcet, Aubervilliers
@IJURResearch @USJ_online @urbgeog
🎥The Walls of Power - documentary screening as part of the international conference Space and Politics in Capital Cities (#SPACEPOL2026)
📅 June 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM
📍 Campus Condorcet, Paris
🔗 spacepol2026.sciencesconf.or…… @CampusCondorcet @USJ_online @JUAurban
📸 Geography of Capital Cities: State Dreams, Citizens’ Lives
Join us for the vernissage of the SPACEPOL photography exhibition !
🗓️ 16 June 2026 | 6 - 8 pm
📍 MSH Paris Nord, Paris
Exhibition: 2 June - 21 September 2026 @ MSH Paris Nord
#SPACEPOL #UrbanStudies #CapitalCities
