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The Perennial Target: Understanding the Persistence of Anti-Semitism
The Perennial Target: Understanding the Persistence of Anti-Semitism

Historical examination of anti-Semitism. By Kritee Chopra Sharma. (11/13/2023)

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The Intersection of K-pop and Political Tensions
The Intersection of K-pop and Political Tensions

Korean soft power, via the country's K-pop industry, and how it has impacted South Korea-Japan relations. By Kristin Hynes. (10/16/2023)

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New War in West Africa?
New War in West Africa?

Do recent coups in West Africa portend further conflict there? By Oumar Fofana. (10/02/2023)

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U.S.-China Relations Have No Bright Future Amid Mutual Confrontation
U.S.-China Relations Have No Bright Future Amid Mutual Confrontation

Current US-China relations are marked by a lack of sufficient will and ability on both sides to establish and maintain a set of international behavior rules and order that all parties (at least) ba... Read More...



Rural-Urban Differentials in China
Rural-Urban Differentials in China

China should analyze rural- urban differentials to better education, labor mobility, and investment. By Aaron Xiong. (07/31/2023)

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Legal Amelioration for Ukrainian Healthcare Incursions
Legal Amelioration for Ukrainian Healthcare Incursions

Author examines explores the legal and historical frameworks of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL) in the context of the Ukraine conflict. By Charlotte H... Read More...



Lawfare and Foreign Influence on Politicians – NATO and Portuguese Internal Intelligence Service Ins
Lawfare and Foreign Influence on Politicians – NATO and Portuguese Internal Intelligence Service Ins

Politicians from a given country can be the targets of influence operations directly or indirectly conducted by adversary states, by turning to various instruments such as the media and lobbying fi... Read More...



In Russia’s Crosshairs: Political Memory and the Persecution of Crimean Tatars
In Russia’s Crosshairs: Political Memory and the Persecution of Crimean Tatars

The plight of Crimean Tatars offers a clear picture of the enduring ramifications of malicious manipulations of historical memory. By Natalie Petit. (07/20/2023)

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Unraveling Afghanistan's Opium Trade
Unraveling Afghanistan's Opium Trade

Exploring the impact of the Taliban's opium ban on the humanitarian crisis, regional security and global ramifications. By Matthew Fessick. (07/17/2023)

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A Call for a New, Fairer Eco-Ethical International Order
A Call for a New, Fairer Eco-Ethical International Order

Report on recent talk by Hakima El Haite, President of the London-based Liberal International, former Environment Minister of Morocco. By Wissal Chokri. (06/28/2023)

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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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