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Around the World, Across the Political Spectrum
A Critique of the Spirit That Produced Political Economy
A Critique of the Spirit That Produced Political Economy
Author presents a critique of the civilizational foundations that gave rise to political economy as a European social science. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (11/17/2025) Read More...
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A New Big Stick-on Nonproliferation.
A New Big Stick-on Nonproliferation.
Author examines the U.S. proposal to formalize military counter-proliferation under a new “Nonproliferation Enforcement Initiative”—arguing it could deter nuclear threats but risk undermining global a... Read More...
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India's Trade Policy in Transition: Between Economic Sovereignty and Global Engagement
India's Trade Policy in Transition: Between Economic Sovereignty and Global Engagement
Article critiques India’s protectionist trade policies—arguing that high tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and political interference undermine regional cooperation and global market integration. By Abdul... Read More...
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On the Dialectical Becoming of the Medium of Exchange
On the Dialectical Becoming of the Medium of Exchange
Essay examining the historical search for objective law governing evolution of the medium of exchange. By Muhammad Adel Zaky Read More...
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When the Heart Dialed the Wrong Number
When the Heart Dialed the Wrong Number
Poetic editorial reflects on kidnapped Syrian Women in Alawite and Druze. By Saad Al Halabi (11/05/2025) Read More...
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The View That Might Save Us
The View That Might Save Us
Article highlights Pakistan’s HS-1 satellite as a breakthrough in climate resilience—urging institutional reforms to turn hyperspectral data into actionable tools for disaster prevention and sustainab... Read More...
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Can You Be Neutral When You Have Built the Battlefield?
Can You Be Neutral When You Have Built the Battlefield?
Author critiques the myth of neutrality in global politics—arguing that former colonial powers like France and Britain use “neutrality” to obscure historical responsibility and sustain postcolonial in... Read More...
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What is money?
What is money?
Essay redefines money as a political and legal construct—arguing its value stems from sovereign authority, not material substance, linking monetary power to state legitimacy. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (1... Read More...
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How Fintech Innovations Will Transform Government Tax Collection and Management
How Fintech Innovations Will Transform Government Tax Collection and Management
Author explores how fintech is revolutionizing tax collection and public finance—enhancing transparency, automation, and efficiency, while raising new challenges of privacy, ethics, and cybersecurity.... Read More...
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India’s Multi-Alignment Dilemma
India’s Multi-Alignment Dilemma
Analysis of India’s multi-alignment strategy—balancing relations with the U.S., China, Russia, and others—arguing domestic weaknesses and strategic contradictions limit its credibility and global infl... Read More...
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Essay Mind Health - Essay Competition - The Right to an Analog Life in the Digital Age
Essay Mind Health - Essay Competition - The Right to an Analog Life in the Digital Age
Students and young professionals - essay competition open to submit pieces about Technology and Human Development, Digital Era and Mental Health. Deadline: 11/16/2025 Read More...
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Provenance or Propaganda? AI-Generated War Imagery and the Geopolitics of Truth
Provenance or Propaganda? AI-Generated War Imagery and the Geopolitics of Truth
Analysis of how AI-generated imagery transformed the 2025 Israel–Iran conflict into the first “AI war,” exposing deepfake propaganda’s power to distort truth and erode global trust. By Alena Gribanova... Read More...
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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
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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Book: Digital Media and Grassroots Anti-Corruption
Book: Digital Media and Grassroots Anti-Corruption
New book discussing Contexts, Platforms and Data of Anti-Corruption Technologies Worldwide. Read More...
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IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change
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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IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights
IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights

This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023

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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 Future of Democracy: In Peril?
The Future of Democracy: In Peril?

In this new issue of International Affairs Forum, experts around the world discuss the future of democracy and challenges it faces. February 2021

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IA Forum - The Post-Pandemic World
IA Forum - The Post-Pandemic World

In the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world examine aspects of a post-Pandemic globe. 07/21/2020

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International Affairs Forum: Disinformation/Misinformation & Education
International Affairs Forum: Disinformation/Misinformation & Education

The Winter 2020 issue of International Affairs Forum presents an array from contributors, including our Student Award Winner, discussing Disinformation/MIsinformation and Education issues.  (0... Read More...

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Special Publication: Food and Water Security
Special Publication: Food and Water Security

Read IA Forum's special publication on Food and Water Security, featuring essays and interviews from global experts. 06/04/2019

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Information on Anti-Corruption Program in Macedonia
Information on Anti-Corruption Program in Macedonia
Information sheet on joint Transparency International and Center for International Relations anti-corruption effort, Transparency Watch. Read More...
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