International Affairs Forum

Tue. March 17, 2026

Around the World, Across the Political Spectrum

The Kurdish Dilemma: Navigating Pathways to Statehood Amidst Regional War

Author examines the developing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and its implications for Kurdish populations, analyzing how past grievances, domestic political coalitions, and international pressures s... Read More...

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The Problem of Dynastic Populism in Brazil

Author argues that if Bolsonarismo can simply pass from Jair Bolsonaro to his son, it proves that their “movement” was more of a personalistic political brand organized around the family name, exposin... Read More...

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Systems Thinking: Urban Development and Beyond

Article argues systems thinking offers holistic solutions to urban challenges—linking housing, governance, creativity, and citizen participation to build resilient, inclusive cities in an increasingly... Read More...

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Pakistan a Step Closer to Manned Spaceflight

Author argues Pakistan’s first manned spaceflight with China marks a strategic leap in scientific capacity, deepening bilateral cooperation and expanding Pakistan’s long-term role in human space explo... Read More...

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Building New Countries by Agreement

A treaty-based approach to State Formation. By Julien Andrew Starr. (03/12/2026) Read More...

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The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Fiscal Transparency and Accountability

International organizations play an important role in helping governments become more transparent and accountable in managing public finances. By setting global standards, providing technical assistan... Read More...

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A Cautionary Tale for Africa: When Laws and Religion Collide at the Expense of Women

Author warns African states that weakening constitutional protections through religious or cultural interpretations risks eroding women’s rights, urging stronger enforcement of legal safeguards and re... Read More...

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Territorialising the Non-Territorial: Manufacturing Dysfunctional States

Fragmentation of the European Security Order – a brief history. Authors discuss the territorial re-arrangement that might ‘silently’ occur. By Zlatko Hadžidedic and Senadin Lavic. (03/05/2026) Read More...

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The Great Disorder

Author argues escalating Israel–Iran confrontation, intertwined with South Asian tensions, reflects U.S. strategic drift and accelerates a destabilizing “great disorder” in an emerging multipolar syst... Read More...

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A Tale of Two Elections in Japan and Thailand

Article compares Japan and Thailand’s elections, arguing nationalist incumbents triumphed through institutional advantages, opposition fragmentation, and security anxieties—signaling renewed conservat... Read More...

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Litigation and International Arbitration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Efficiency, legitimacy and the future of adjudication. By Dr Fernando Messias. (02/20/2026) Read More...

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National Realism and the Return of Sovereignty

Article argues that what is widely described as international disorder is better understood as a strategic adaptation by states to weaponized interdependence. By Dr. Aaron T. Walter. (02/16/2026) Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence in Rewriting Power in Taliban-led Afghanistan

Author argues the Taliban deploy AI-driven surveillance to govern without legitimacy, recasting security as algorithmic control and exposing limits of traditional sectoral security theory. By Dr. Raja... Read More...

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eBook: AI and Robotics

New eBook publication: AI and Robotics Read More...

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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times

Read the latest issue of emstrongInternational Affairs Forum where academics, practitioners, and our Student Award Winners discuss issues facing the world in 2025, from democracy, to climate change, A... Read More...

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Book: Digital Media and Grassroots Anti-Corruption

New book discussing Contexts, Platforms and Data of Anti-Corruption Technologies Worldwide. Read More...

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IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change

In the new 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world discuss Europe and the EU plus Addressing Climate Change. (03/21/2024)

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IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights

This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023

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IA Forum Winter 2022 - Climate Change and Energy

This issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces discussing Climate Change and Energy. 03/15/2022

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The Future of Democracy: In Peril?

In this new issue of International Affairs Forum, experts around the world discuss the future of democracy and challenges it faces. February 2021

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IA Forum - The Post-Pandemic World

In the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world examine aspects of a post-Pandemic globe. 07/21/2020

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International Affairs Forum: Disinformation/Misinformation & Education

The Winter 2020 issue of International Affairs Forum presents an array from contributors, including our Student Award Winner, discussing Disinformation/MIsinformation and Education issues. (0... Read More...

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