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The Shift towards Multipolarity: The Need for Interest Alignment Diplomacy
The Shift towards Multipolarity: The Need for Interest Alignment Diplomacy

Examining the shift towards multipolarity in international politics, looking at climate change, the history of the US and European political dominance in South America and the need for cooperation ... Read More...



The Cost of Publication Pressure: Examining the Impact on Research Quality in Pakistan
The Cost of Publication Pressure: Examining the Impact on Research Quality in Pakistan

The challenges facing researchers in Pakistan and how to address them. By Pakeeza Bangash. (05/12/2023)

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What can Pakistan learn from Iran Saudi Arabia deal?
What can Pakistan learn from Iran Saudi Arabia deal?

After seven years of broken ties, Saudi Arabia and Iran declared recently that they would reestablish diplomatic relations. What's next? By Areej Haider. (03/30/2023)

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Governing Digital Optimism
Governing Digital Optimism

Digital governance, digital diplomacy and the challenges ahead. By Prof. Lucija Mulej. (03/14/2023)

 

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The Depopulation of Bulgaria and its Implications
The Depopulation of Bulgaria and its Implications

Essay discusses the issue of depopulation in Bulgaria, caused by labor migration to Western Europe due to economic reasons. By Kadir Yozkalach. (03/06/2023)

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Book Review - Nations and Capital: The Missing Link in Global Expansion
Book Review - Nations and Capital: The Missing Link in Global Expansion

Book review of Nations and Capital, that argues capitalism needs and generates nationalism, both democratic and authoritarian. By Dr. Zlatko Hadžidedic. (02/12/2023)

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The Unresolved Sino-Indian Border Disputes: Limited Room for Engagement
The Unresolved Sino-Indian Border Disputes: Limited Room for Engagement

India and China have long-standing border issues.  What is the prognosis for resovling it? An analysis by Ho Ting (Bosco) Hung. (01/26/2023)

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Will 2023 Be the Year of Great Convergence?
Will 2023 Be the Year of Great Convergence?

Will 2023 be the year in which seemingly unrelated regional conflicts become interconnected as a single event that resembles or begins to resemble a global war? By Kobby Barda. (01/10/2023)

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Influences on Inter-Governmental Relations
Influences on Inter-Governmental Relations

Author presents proposal to alter how the study of international relations is structured. By Ian Kilbey. (12/13/2022)

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Return of Honesty for our Global Social Compact
Return of Honesty for our Global Social Compact

Author call for the return of honesty in global conduct of affairs, notably to Global Special Compact , which is needed today more than ever before. By Jehanie Milky. (05/26/2022)

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Why the Proposed TRIPS Waiver is the Best Option to Combat Vaccine Distribution Inequality
Why the Proposed TRIPS Waiver is the Best Option to Combat Vaccine Distribution Inequality

Author argues that TRIPS waiver is the best way forward to address vaccine distribution inequality.  By Nora Heffernan. (05/15/2022)

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Interview with Noam Chomsky: To Tackle Climate, Our Morality Must Catch Up With Our Intelligence
Interview with Noam Chomsky: To Tackle Climate, Our Morality Must Catch Up With Our Intelligence

In this interview, scholar-activist Noam Chomsky grapples with the consequences of this short-term thinking amid escalating military tensions.  By C.J. Polychroniou. (05/12/2022)

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Our Natural Market: Coupling Environmental Conservation with Sustainable Development
Our Natural Market: Coupling Environmental Conservation with Sustainable Development

Looking at the impacts of climate change, focusing on efforts in Palu and Rwanda to combat it.  By Justin Gulino. (05/12/2022)

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The Arms are Fair
The Arms are Fair

How did the free world let the Ukrainian invasion happen? By Sartaj Chaudhary. (04/30/2022)

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Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture
Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture

With the recent terror attacks in Israel as a starting point, this essay focuses on reactions to extreme violence in conflict situations and on how they contribute to mutually exclusive narratives.... Read More...



Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation
Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation

Analyzing strategic arms control in a light of the escalating crisis over Ukraine. By Alexander G. Savelyev and Olga M. Alexandria.  04/21/2022

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Cultural and Art Diplomacy - The Example of Portugal's Consulate-General in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
Cultural and Art Diplomacy - The Example of Portugal's Consulate-General in Newark, New Jersey (United States)

Case study examines the Art of Diplomacy, focusing on the example of Portugal's Consulate-General in Newark, New Jersey. By Dr. Jorge Marinho, Júlio Ventura, Guilherme Guimarães. (04/14/2022)

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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 Interregnum and Its Discontents
The Interregnum and Its Discontents

Reflections on the state of democracy and America's declining stature. By Timothy Bovy. (03/01/2022)

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World Re-binarized: A brief history of the Sino-American collision course
World Re-binarized: A brief history of the Sino-American collision course

Analysis of the forthcoming global realignment triggered by the conformation of China and the US and its impact on Asia, Africa and the MENA. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (01/20/2022)

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Peace in Plurality: Religious Homogeneity and Social Instability in Southeast Asia
Peace in Plurality: Religious Homogeneity and Social Instability in Southeast Asia

Paper analyzes the relationship between religious homogeneity and social instability and exclusion in Southeast Asia and to study the connection between them. By Dylan Nigh. 12/21/2021

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New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?
New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?

What impacts could New Caledonia's December 12 vote for independence have for ANKUS and China's growing role in the region? By Manlio Graziano and Mathilde Philippon   By Manlio Graziano and Mathil... Read More...



Joseph Nye’s Reflections on Current International Relations: Public Diplomacy, Space Exploration and Artificial Intelligence
Joseph Nye’s Reflections on Current International Relations: Public Diplomacy, Space Exploration and Artificial Intelligence

Summarizing an interview with Professor Joseph Nye, centering on Public Diplomacy / Soft Power.  Originally published by Marinho Media Analysis / October 26, 2021

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Artificial Intelligence and Global Security
Artificial Intelligence and Global Security

Analyzing impacts of AI on global security. By Dr. Ehab Khalifa. (11/09/2021)

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Who Called Angela Merkel?
Who Called Angela Merkel?

What happened at Angela Merkel's recent meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow? By Tomislav Jaki?. (08/28/2021)

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Case Studies of Contemporary Diplomacy of China, India, and the US
Case Studies of Contemporary Diplomacy of China, India, and the US

Examing cases of contemporary diplomacy.  By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 08/04/2021

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Past Century Revisited
Past Century Revisited

Examining the past century and looking ahead to the future.  By Dr J Scott Younger. (07/28/2021)

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Understanding Brunei’s Approach to Diplomacy in Myanmar
Understanding Brunei’s Approach to Diplomacy in Myanmar

Contrary to public opinion, Brunei has not committed a “diplomatic gaffe” as ASEAN chair.  By Moez Hayat. (07/16/2021)

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Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?
Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?

Analyzing the impacts of Great Power Competition between the U.S. and China on developing countries such as Djibouti. By Alexander J. Teynor. (05/04/2021)

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Corruption in Northern India: Can Blockchain Technology be used to help address the problem?
Corruption in Northern India: Can Blockchain Technology be used to help address the problem?

Examines corruption in India, particularly in the northern states, and the prospect of using blockchain technology to combat it. By J Mac Ghlionn. 03/16/2021

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