X Welcome to International Affairs Forum

International Affairs Forum a platform to encourage a more complete understanding of the world's opinions on international relations and economics. It presents a cross-section of all-partisan mainstream content, from left to right and across the world.

By reading International Affairs Forum, not only explore pieces you agree with but pieces you don't agree with. Read the other side, challenge yourself, analyze, and share pieces with others. Most importantly, analyze the issues and discuss them civilly with others.

And, yes, send us your essay or editorial! Students are encouraged to participate.

Please enter and join the many International Affairs Forum participants who seek a better path toward addressing world issues.
Sun. August 09, 2026
Get Published   |   About Us   |   Donate   | Login
International Affairs Forum
IAF Articles

1-30 IAF Articles articles displayed

Algorithmic Colonialism: The Dawn of a New Era of Colonialism
Algorithmic Colonialism: The Dawn of a New Era of Colonialism
The beginning of a new era of Colonialism. Paper by Osama S. Qatrani. (08/06/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


A Proposal for the Establishment of an Integrated Disaster Response Fleet for Joint Disaster Preparedness along the Pacific Ring of Fire
A Proposal for the Establishment of an Integrated Disaster Response Fleet for Joint Disaster Preparedness along the Pacific Ring of Fire
Toward a mobile disaster response system that builds on land-based preparedness by adding maritime and aerial capabilities. By Fumihiko Takeda. (07/30/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


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...


0 Comments | Comment X


Population Decline: A New Perspective for the Twenty-First Century
Population Decline: A New Perspective for the Twenty-First Century
Analysis challenging conventional views on population decline, arguing that future prosperity depends on knowledge, innovation, and sustainability—not perpetual population growth. By Fumihiko Takeda. ... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


One year of contribution, inspiration and excellence: GAFG Anniversary
One year of contribution, inspiration and excellence: GAFG Anniversary
Celebrating one year of Global Academy for Future Governance (GAFG). By Thanos Kalamidas. (08/04/2026 Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Ultimate Digital Democracy: The Next Evolution of Representative Democracy
Ultimate Digital Democracy: The Next Evolution of Representative Democracy
Proposal to strengthen representative democracy by using digital technology to enable continuous citizen influence, enhancing accountability while preserving elected institutions. By Fumihiko Takeda. ... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Effectiveness of the United Nations in Promoting Global Security through Climate Change Action
Effectiveness of the United Nations in Promoting Global Security through Climate Change Action
Article evaluates the United Nations' role in addressing climate security, highlighting its strengths in global coordination while arguing that institutional reforms are needed to improve implementati... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


A Logical Critique of If 'Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies'
A Logical Critique of If 'Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies'
Critique arguing that debates on artificial superintelligence should emphasize logical consistency, intellectual humility, and multiple possible futures rather than assuming inevitable human extinctio... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


From USINDOPACOM to USPACOM: India’s “Civilizational Statecraft” and the Future of the Liberal International Order in the Indo-Pacific
From USINDOPACOM to USPACOM: India’s “Civilizational Statecraft” and the Future of the Liberal International Order in the Indo-Pacific
Analysis arguing that the Indo-Pacific has evolved beyond U.S. stewardship into a multipolar order, with India emerging as a pivotal balancing power through strategic autonomy and multi-alignment. By ... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


The Replacement Floor: Why Sanctions Move Slower Than Outrage
The Replacement Floor: Why Sanctions Move Slower Than Outrage
Analysis argues that sanctions succeed only as quickly as critical dependencies can be replaced, making industrial substitution—not political outrage—the true pace of economic coercion. By Bogdan Roma... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Ukraine Under Pressure: Putin’s War, Trump’s Diplomacy, and the New Economic War
Ukraine Under Pressure: Putin’s War, Trump’s Diplomacy, and the New Economic War
Analysis arguing that the Russia–Ukraine war has evolved into an economic contest of endurance, where energy, industry, and financial resilience increasingly outweigh battlefield gains. By Dr Vikas Bh... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Asia Blue Express
Asia Blue Express
Analysis of Thailand’s Kra Land Bridge, exploring how it could reshape Indo-Pacific trade, redefine strategic competition, and strengthen supply-chain resilience through integrated connectivity govern... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


The US-Iran War and the Threat of Escalation to a Wider Regional War in the Middle East: Analysis of the Recent Politics
The US-Iran War and the Threat of Escalation to a Wider Regional War in the Middle East: Analysis of the Recent Politics
Updated timeline and analysis of the US-Iran War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (07/19/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


The Diplomacy of Death
The Diplomacy of Death
How Khamenei's funeral redefined Iran's post-war strategy and regional order. By Dr Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/17/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Ukraine's Refinery War and Russia's Fuel Crisis: India's Strategic Moment in Global Energy Politics
Ukraine's Refinery War and Russia's Fuel Crisis: India's Strategic Moment in Global Energy Politics
Analysis of how Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are reshaping global energy geopolitics, creating unexpected strategic opportunities for India’s refining sector. By Dr Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/16/2... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


The GAFG Connectivity Doctrine: From Corridors to Governance Ecosystems
The GAFG Connectivity Doctrine: From Corridors to Governance Ecosystems
Author presents framework arguing that resilient global connectivity depends not merely on infrastructure, but on interoperable governance ecosystems that integrate institutions, regulation, and strat... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Replacing Government Bonds with Time-Limited Government Currency
Replacing Government Bonds with Time-Limited Government Currency
Author presents proposal for a Dual-Currency Fiscal System. By Fumihiko Takeda. (07/15/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Addressing Refugee Healthcare Barriers in the U.S.
Addressing Refugee Healthcare Barriers in the U.S.
Essay analyzes the barriers refugees face in the United States and exploring potential solutions to address them. By Siyona Jain. (07/14/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Beyond Bagamoyo: East Africa's Indian Ocean Gateway and the Governance of Afro-Asian Connectivity
Beyond Bagamoyo: East Africa's Indian Ocean Gateway and the Governance of Afro-Asian Connectivity
A forward-looking analysis of East Africa’s emerging connectivity corridors, arguing that lasting prosperity depends not just on infrastructure, but on governance, regional integration, and Afro-Asian... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


When the Architect Walks Away
When the Architect Walks Away
Author examines America's retreat from the Post-War Order. By Dr Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/13/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Investment State Theory
Investment State Theory
Author presesnts a proposal for reforming capitalism in the Twenty-First Century. By Fumihiko Takeda. (07/11/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Al–Ni–Ni: Desert Rose Railroad
Al–Ni–Ni: Desert Rose Railroad
The Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor (Algeria–Niger–Nigeria): A Strategic Connectivity and Continental Integration Proposal. By Prof. Giuliano Luongo. (07/07/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


The Brexit Curse: Why Britain Cannot Keep a Prime Minister
The Brexit Curse: Why Britain Cannot Keep a Prime Minister
Analysis arguing that Brexit fundamentally reshaped Britain’s politics, fueling economic strain, party fragmentation, and an era of persistent leadership instability. By Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/06/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


The Current Iran-US Peace Talks Ending the Four-Month War: What Next?
The Current Iran-US Peace Talks Ending the Four-Month War: What Next?
Timeline and analystis of Iran-US Peace talks. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (07/05/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Morocco's Atlantic Moment
Morocco's Atlantic Moment
Examining Morocco's transformation from Mediterranean transhipment hub to architect of Africa's western gatewayBy Dr. Amina Argillander. (07/03/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Why Russia Is Not Saudi Arabia: How Sanctions Have Amplified the Strategic Impact of Ukraine's Drone Campaign
Why Russia Is Not Saudi Arabia: How Sanctions Have Amplified the Strategic Impact of Ukraine's Drone Campaign
Article examines how Western sanctions have shaped Russia's ability to absorb and recover from repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on critical energy infrastructure. By Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/01/2026 Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Eurasian Gateway Network:Attainable?
Eurasian Gateway Network:Attainable?
A GAFG Policy/Position Paper. By Alice Ferrari. (06/30/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


America First, Israel Second?
America First, Israel Second?
How the Islamabad MOU laid bare the limits of Netanyahu's America. By Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj . (06/29/2026) Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


After the Caliphate: The Quiet Evolution of Al-Qaeda
After the Caliphate: The Quiet Evolution of Al-Qaeda
Analysis arguing that al-Qaeda’s reduced visibility reflects strategic adaptation, as decentralization and local alliances strengthen its long-term resilience and influence. By James Calderon. (06/25/... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


Europe’s Energy Dependence and German-Russian Relations: A Study in Strategic Failure
Europe’s Energy Dependence and German-Russian Relations: A Study in Strategic Failure
Study of Europe’s energy dependence on Russia, arguing that political complacency, corporate influence, and strategic miscalculations left the continent vulnerable to geopolitical coercion and economi... Read More...


0 Comments | Comment X


1-30 | 31-60 | 61-90 | 91-120 | 121-150 | 151-180 | 181-210 | 211-240 | 241-270 | 271-300 | 301-330 | 331-360 | 361-390 | 391-420 | 421-450 | 451-480 | 481-510 | 511-540 | 541-570 | 571-600 | 601-630 | 631-660 | 661-690 | 691-720 | 721-750 | 751-780 | 781-810 | 811-840 | 841-870 | 871-900 | 901-930 | 931-960 | 961-990 | 991-1020 | 1021-1050 | 1051-1080 | 1081-1110 | 1111-1140 | 1141-1170 | 1171-1200 | 1201-1230 | 1231-1260 | 1261-1290 | 1291-1320 | 1321-1350 | 1351-1380 | 1381-1410 | 1411-1440 | 1441-1470 | 1471-1500 | 1501-1530 | 1531-1560 | 1561-1590 | 1591-1620 | 1621-1649

Center for International Relations
Contact Us | About Us | Donate | Terms & Conditions X Facebook Get Alerts Get Published

All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2002 - 2026