International Affairs Forum

Tue. April 21, 2026

Around the World, Across the Political Spectrum

When Geography Breaks: GCC Aviation in an Era of Corridor Instability

Article argues Middle East airspace instability threatens the Gulf hub aviation model, forcing carriers to prioritize resilience, adaptability, and network diversification over geographic advantage. B... Read More...

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Epic Stupidity: Trump’s Senseless War against the Pope

Editorial argues Trump’s confrontation with the Vatican ignores the enduring power of moral authority, revealing how ideological zeal and strategic miscalculation can weaken U.S. global influence. By ... Read More...

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Strategic Effects of Conventional Weapons

Article argues advanced conventional weapons now produce strategic effects below the nuclear threshold, blurring deterrence boundaries and demanding new arms-control frameworks for non-nuclear strateg... Read More...

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From Welfare to Warfare

Editorial argues the 2026 U.S.–Iran war reflects a prior shift from welfare to militarization, exposing how defense spending choices undermine public well-being and fuel avoidable geopolitical conflic... Read More...

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Indian Test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket 120: Impact on Future Conflicts in South Asia

Article argues India’s Pinaka LRGR-120 enhances limited-war capabilities below the nuclear threshold, compressing response time and increasing miscalculation risks in South Asia’s fragile deterrence e... Read More...

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Navigating Courtrooms in the era of AI: Towards Equitable International Litigation and Arbitration

Article argues AI can enhance efficiency in international litigation and arbitration, but equitable justice requires transparency, accountability, and human oversight to prevent algorithmic bias and p... Read More...

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The Perpetual Failure Machine called International Relations and I am still here, unfortunately:(

Author presents satirical look at International Relations studies. By Manashjyoti Karjee. (04/01/2026) 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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