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Around the World, Across the Political Spectrum
The Missing Measure: A Contribution to the Revival of Political Economy
The Missing Measure: A Contribution to the Revival of Political Economy
A reexamination of classical value theory challenging traditional labor-time measures and proposing human energy expenditure as a more objective foundation for understanding value and exploitation. By... Read More...
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The New Nuclear Age
The New Nuclear Age
Nuclear Power Plants as fatal vulnerabilities and nuclear deterrence as a veto for smaller states. By Fumihiko Takeda. (08/16/2026) Read More...
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Beyond the American Umbrella: Why Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Are Building Security Without Abandoning Washington
Beyond the American Umbrella: Why Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Are Building Security Without Abandoning Washington
Strategic Hedging, Minilateral Deterrence and the Transformation of West Asia’s Security Architecture. By Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj. (08/14/2026) Read More...
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The Geopolitics of Railroads: Europe's Decoupling Doctrine
The Geopolitics of Railroads: Europe's Decoupling Doctrine
Why the railway may become Europe's most important strategic infrastructure. By Maren Liedtke. (08/13/2026) Read More...
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The Mecca Pact: Collective Defense or Strategic Hedging?
The Mecca Pact: Collective Defense or Strategic Hedging?
Author questions whether the Mecca Pact represents genuine collective defense or strategic hedging as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey navigate shifting security relationships.. By Mishal Zahra. (08... Read More...
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Russia, Hormuz and Europe's Economy: Rethinking Energy Security in an Age of Geopolitical Shocks
Russia, Hormuz and Europe's Economy: Rethinking Energy Security in an Age of Geopolitical Shocks
Why diversification — not merely decoupling from Russian energy — is reshaping Europe's economic resilience amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty. Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj. (08/12/2026) Read More...
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The Rights of the Opposition
The Rights of the Opposition
The missing separation of powers in parliamentary government. By Fumihiko Takeda. (08/12/2026) Read More...
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Beyond the AI Trade
Beyond the AI Trade
Why long-term capital must build the institutional stack around intelligence. By Jiayu Li. (08/10/2026) Read More...
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Tech - Mind - Health: Post Scriptum
Tech - Mind - Health: Post Scriptum
Closing Reflection. Beyond Technology: Preserving Humanity in the Age of AI. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (08/10/2026) Read More...
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The Final Point of Resolution for the Palestine–Israel Question
The Final Point of Resolution for the Palestine–Israel Question
Examination of the Israel–Palestine conflict that combines historical context with a controversial argument urging a decisive resolution to end prolonged violence and suffering. By Fumihiko Takeda. (0... Read More...
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International Affairs Forum: 2026 - Artificial Intelligence, Green Tech
International Affairs Forum: 2026 - Artificial Intelligence, Green Tech
Scholars, practitioners, and emerging voices discuss the evolving topics of Artificial Intelligence and Green Tech in our new issue of International Affairs Forum. Read More...
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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where academics, practitioners, and our Student Award Winners discuss issues facing the world in 2025, from democracy, to climate change, AI, and t... Read More...
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IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change
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
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
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?
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
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
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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Special Publication: Food and Water Security
Special Publication: Food and Water Security

Read IA Forum's special publication on Food and Water Security, featuring essays and interviews from global experts. 06/04/2019

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Information on Anti-Corruption Program in Macedonia
Information on Anti-Corruption Program in Macedonia
Information sheet on joint Transparency International and Center for International Relations anti-corruption effort, Transparency Watch. Read More...
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