International Affairs Forum

Mon. July 07, 2025

IAF Articles: Hotspots

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Deng Xiaoping's 1979 Visit to the United States: The Origins of U.S.-China Economic Cooperation and Co-Dependency

Article focuses on Deng Xiaoping’s 1979 visit to the United States, arguing that economic interdependence has been the keystone of today’s U.S.-China relations, then analyzes the current crisis of “Ch... Read More...

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Re-building Trust with Africa to Counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Article argues the U.S. must increase its development engagement—not just to compete with China, but to rebuild trust with African partners. By offering long-term, low-risk loans and prioritizing face... Read More...

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The Role of African Union and the Arab League in supporting political integration and stability in South Sudan

A case study of Darfur. By Zeina Amir Seedahmed Abdallah. 05/27/2025 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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Creative Economy and the OSCE

Article highlights how creative industries can combat exploitation and trafficking—especially of minors—by promoting empowerment, ethical work, and inclusive economic opportunities. By Nasya Aiskha Sa... Read More...

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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 Syrian Great Game

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria: background history and what's next in the aftermath. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. 12/10/2024 Read More...

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The Current Hezbollah-Israel Conflict: The Fallout of the Nasrallah Killing?

Timeline and analysis of the current Hezbollah-Israel conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (10/03/2024) Read More...

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Threats of Regional Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: A Brief Note

Reverse timeline and analysis of recent conflict escalation in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/03/2024) Read More...

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Yemen's Unrecognized Potential

Yemen faces a myriad of issues surrounding the Houthis. By Zac Knapp. 07/23/2024 Read More...

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The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE

Article analyzes the historical narrative presented in the Al Shindagha Culture of the Sea Museum and the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village to highlight the ways in which the state’s narrative of the pre-oil... 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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Saudi-Emirati Rivalry and The Distribution of Regional Powers in The Middle East

Essay explores the impact of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the Middle East region's power balance.By Fatma Tawfik. 06/10/2024 Read More...

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The Bahrain Arab Summit and Public Expectations of Outcome: A Brief

Timeline of events surrounding the Bahrain Arab Summit. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/20/2024) Read More...

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The Gaza War and Student Demonstrations: A Brief

Timeline and overview of events surrounding the war in Gaza and student demonstrations. (05/21/2024) By Dr. Sohail Mahmood.

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The Politics of the Gaza War: A Brief

Overview and timeline of politics surrounding the Gaza war. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 05/07/2024

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Iran-Israel Conflict: A Brief

Timeline and analysis of the Iran-Israel conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/19/2024)

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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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Timeline of escalations in the Middle East

Timeline of escalations in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 02/08/2024

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Korean Peninsula: Partition Studies’ Lasting Success

Analysis of ongoing tensions in East Asia and South China Sea. By Gabriela Bernal. (01/24/2024)

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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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China - a Partner or a Foe?

Analyzing whether China is actually a foe on the world stage. By Asya Gasparyan. (09/20/2023)

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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...

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Intelligence analysis of Iraq’s nuclear potential ahead of the 2003 war was flawed

Essay argues that the intelligence analysis was flawed owing to politicization and inefficiencies in the intelligence cycle. By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. (09/03/2023)

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China in the Middle East: Neo-colonialism or mutual benefit?

Analysis of Chinese expansion in the Middle East and reactions to it. By Dunia Essam. (08/12/2023)

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Coup in Russia: A Dent to Putinism

Author explore the concept of Putinism and how the recent coup attempt has dented the concept and Putin's power. By Ali Bin Haroon. (08/08/2023)

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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

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...

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