International Affairs Forum

Thu. April 24, 2025

IAF Articles: Global Issues

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The Historical Case Against Russia and for Ukraine

Analysis refutes Putin’s historical claims over Ukraine by tracing Kyiv’s deep-rooted sovereignty, highlighting centuries of cultural identity, resistance to domination, and internationally recognized... Read More...

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The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves

Analysis argues that cutting public services like healthcare, education, and safety harms society long-term, urging smarter spending, tax reforms, and investment in essential infrastructure.By Ramil A... Read More...

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Fragmentation of Media Reality

Steve Clemons' keynote to the annual event of Freedom of Media, arguing for the standing of media and dignity of journalism. (03/18/2025) Read More...

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Discussing Climate Change, Finance, and Global Policy: Interview with Ramil Abbasov

In this interview with Ramil Abbasov, he reflects on current global issues and policies including climate change. (03/11/2025) Read More...

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Navigating the Ethical Waters: Third-Party Funding and International Arbitration

This paper examines third-party funding in international arbitration, analyzing its benefits, ethical concerns, and regulatory challenges while emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness. By A... Read More...

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Neorealism and the Evolution of Power Politics in the 21st Century

Essay explores neorealism's perspective on power politics, emphasizing the strategic competition among states, the significance of the international system's structure, and the evolving dynamics of un... Read More...

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A Geopolitical Analysis of Venezuela: China's, Iran's and Russia's Defiance of the United States

Geopolitical analysis of Venezuela, considering relations between China, Iran and Russia with this Latin American country along with the implications of all this, mainly in relation to the U.S. By Dr.... Read More...

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The Rise of Populism in Portugal

Analysis of populism in the context of Portugal. By Diogo Carneiro. (11/14/2024) Read More...

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The Biggest Internal Problems of Democracies

Weaknesses in democracies open the door to populist movements and misinformation that negatively impact democratic norms and institutions. By Spyros Tsaparas. (10/29/2024) Read More...

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ICCD - Future that Begins Now

Report on address given by H.E. Mr. Yousef Hasan Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), about the unique role of the ICCD and its contributions to the de... Read More...

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The Structural Limits to India’s Bid for “Great Power” Status

Paper examines India's efforts to rise toward becoming a Great Power and contraints preventing it from happening. By Stavros Romios, Riya Shah, Alexander Vogt, and Mariam Qureshi. (08/13/2024) Read More...

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Perpetrators of Ethical Violence in International Affairs

Using historical examples, author examines whether violence can be ethical and justified in international affairs. By Anica Broman. (07/31/2024) Read More...

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Breaking the Cycle: Exploring Effective Strategies to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels

Winner of the Yale Foreign Policy Initiative Essay Contest! Author examines consequences of the Mexican Drug Cartels and strategies to combat them. By Divya Beeram. (07/29/2024) Read More...

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Peace, Public Diplomacy and Media Diplomacy - Examining the Ongoing Armed Conflict in Ukraine

Paper explores public diplomacy, media diplomacy and peace leading to communication; focusing on the Ukraine-Russia war and including interview with Tara Sonenshine, former Undersecretary of State for... Read More...

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Reagan, Realism, and Central America

Essay examines the usefulness of IR theory in analyzing foreign policy decisions of world leaders, focusing on The Regan Administration in Central America and Offensive Realism. By Connor Watson. (07/... Read More...

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Jurisdictional constraints to the right of self-determination in the light of the Montevideo Convention

Author examines the Montevideo Convention and the requirements of statehood. By Riaz Ahmed Kakar. (07/13/2024) Read More...

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US-China Relations and the Perils of Historical Analogy

Is a Thucydides Trap or other analogies actually applicable to US-China relations? By David Shipton. (06/17/2024) Read More...

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Where the Thai Criminal Justice System Fails

Author examines issues and failures surrounding the Thai justice system. By Jena Musmar. (05/15/2024) Read More...

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War and Development: Is the Stagnation the Price of Peace?

Author revisits the literature on the connection between civil war and development. Is stagnation “the cost” of peace, as Jinan Ganesh recently argued? By David Shipton. (04/25/2024)

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Using Technology to Address Climate Change: Exaggerated Expectations? Interview with Dr. Duncan McLaren

In this interview from our Winter 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Duncan McLaren provides an analysis of tec... Read More...

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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change

Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where experts from around the world, includi... 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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The Role of Middle Powers in the Preservation of International Order

Can middle powers can play an important role in preserving the international order? By Fatma Tawfik. (03/13/2024)

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Anti-Taliban Resistance: A Renewed Wave of Insurgency and Regional Diplomacy

Author explores internal resistance against the Taliban within Afghanistan as well as the future of what regional diplomacy might look like for the Taliban, including with China.By Joshua Bowes. (0... Read More...

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Fanning the Flames: Pyushwhiti Violence in the Myanmar’s Dry Zone

Examining conflict with the Pyusawhti paramilitary in Myanmar and possible US actions to stabilize it. By Owen Oppenheimer. (02/21/2024)

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Does a The New World Order Exist? - Interview with Prof. Manlio Graziano

In this interview, Professor Manlio Graziano discusses his new book, Disordine mondiale. Perché viviamo in un'epoca di crescente caos, the concept of New World Order, and effectivess of glob... Read More...

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The Arctic Resurgence: Assessing Russia's Dominance and Strategic Interests in Emerging Geo-Economic Dynamics

Essay explores geopolitical issues surround the Arctic. By Imtiaz Ahmad. (02/07/2024)

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The United States and Escalation of Middle East Conflicts: A Brief

Timeline of escalations in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (02/07/2024)

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Facts and Fiction of the Underpinnings of the Taliban’s ‘Islamic Emirate’

Essay explores the real underpinnings of the Taliban’s ideology as reflected in their governments’ policies and practices. By Naveen Khan. (01/23/2024)

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