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Beyond the Soul of AI: Art, Ethics, and the Future of Human Expression
Beyond the Soul of AI: Art, Ethics, and the Future of Human Expression
Report explores how AI intersects with art, ethics, and global culture—highlighting both its creative promise and urgent need for thoughtful, cross-disciplinary regulation and dialogue. By Nasya Aiskh... Read More...
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A Marxist Prophecy of Hyper-Industrialist China
A Marxist Prophecy of Hyper-Industrialist China
China’s hyper-industrial growth risks Marx’s predicted crisis of overproduction and falling profits. To survive, China must reduce its reliance on the US market and dollar dominance. It needs to expan... Read More...
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The End of Liberal Optimism? Global Democratic Decline and the Search for Renewal
The End of Liberal Optimism? Global Democratic Decline and the Search for Renewal
Article examines global democratic decline, arguing that liberalism must adapt through civic renewal, institutional accountability, and international cooperation to withstand rising authoritarianism a... Read More...
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Strategic Catastrophe: The Risks of Assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei
Strategic Catastrophe: The Risks of Assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei
Author warns that assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei would trigger regional chaos, empower extremist groups, destabilize oil markets, and ultimately harm Israeli and global strategic interests. By Dr. I... Read More...
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Smart Production in the Connected World
Smart Production in the Connected World
Report summarizes expert insights on AI-driven innovation in healthcare, aviation, and robotics—highlighting both groundbreaking potential and ethical, technical, and infrastructural challenges ahead.... Read More...
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The JCPOA and U.S. withdrawal: Losses greater than the benefits
The JCPOA and U.S. withdrawal: Losses greater than the benefits
Paper examines Iran's economy from 2012 to 2022, focusing on the Iranian economy and during and following the JCPOA agreement. By Mojtaba Eskandari. (06/26/2025) Read More...
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Trump as Don Quixote: Tilting at Windmills of His Own Making
Trump as Don Quixote: Tilting at Windmills of His Own Making
Donald Trump's political persona mirrors Don Quixote's delusional knight-errantry. However, Trump's quixotic fantasies have real-world consequences that threaten democratic institutions and norms. By ... Read More...
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Empires, Prophecies, and the Flame in Between: A Narrative Essay on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Empires, Prophecies, and the Flame in Between: A Narrative Essay on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Author explores the Iran–Israel conflict as both geopolitical and spiritual—rooted in prophecy, identity, and history—warning of global consequences unless ideology yields to realism. By Dr. Malik Muh... Read More...
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Regional Hegemony and Contagious Conflictual Rivalry: Domination, Insecurity, and the Crisis of Resolution
Regional Hegemony and Contagious Conflictual Rivalry: Domination, Insecurity, and the Crisis of Resolution
Article introduces “contagious conflictual rivalry” to explain how regional hegemonic ambitions—seen in India–Pakistan and Israel–Iran dynamics—fuel insecurity, escalate conflicts, and block lasting p... Read More...
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The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: From Ideological Exploitation to Colonial Investment in Extremist Religious Groups
The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: From Ideological Exploitation to Colonial Investment in Extremist Religious Groups
Author argues that terrorist groups threaten regional and global stability and imposes complex challenges on both states and peoples. There is an urgent need for action. By Saad Al Halabi. (06/20/2025... Read More...
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Deng Xiaoping's 1979 Visit to the United States: The Origins of U.S.-China Economic Cooperation and Co-Dependency
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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The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
Article explores the scale of destruction in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the limited response from regional actors, especially the Arab world. It reflects the urgent need for international and re... Read More...
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From Algorithms to Influence: Navigating the Strategic Layers of AI
From Algorithms to Influence: Navigating the Strategic Layers of AI
Recap of the 4th round of the program, ‘Understanding AI and Robotics’, presented by IFIMES. By Samir Mujkovic. (06/19/2025 Read More...
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AI, Power, and Responsibility: Understanding the Stakes in a Changing World
AI, Power, and Responsibility: Understanding the Stakes in a Changing World
Keynote speech delivered by The Rt Hon Geoffrey Hoon, Former UK Secretary of State for Defence. Delivered at "Understanding AI and Robotics", Global Academy for the Geo-Politico-Technological Futures ... Read More...
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The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
Author explores how aging populations worldwide threaten the sustainability of social welfare systems—urging bold, equitable reforms in pensions, healthcare, labor policy, and intergenerational solida... Read More...
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Military Deception and Media: A Romanian Perspective
Military Deception and Media: A Romanian Perspective
Article explores military deception, as part of information operations, while targeting the military decision maker; with particular focus to the role of traditional and social media. By Dr. Jorge Mar... Read More...
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Retrofitting a Framework of Strategic Adaptation: Improvisational Militarism in India and Pakistan
Retrofitting a Framework of Strategic Adaptation: Improvisational Militarism in India and Pakistan
Article explores how India and Pakistan use jugaad—frugal, improvised innovation—to retrofit aging military systems, enabling strategic adaptability despite resource and technology constraints. By Dr.... Read More...
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The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
Author explores how the U.S. approach to the 2025 Iran nuclear talks—shaped by internal contradictions and strategic shortsightedness—risks alienating Arab partners, destabilizing the region, and weak... Read More...
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Artificial Intelligence and Defensive Modernization
Artificial Intelligence and Defensive Modernization
How is AI reshaping global security, defense strategies, and geopolitical power dynamics? Report on session from the ‘Understanding AI Program’, presented by the Silkroad 4.0 Platform, the Internation... Read More...
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Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Author argues that Iran’s nuclear future is shaped less by non-proliferation than by U.S.-China rivalry—positioning Tehran as both strategic player and potential flashpoint in global power politics. B... Read More...
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Electing Justice: Mexico’s High-Stakes Judicial Experiment
Electing Justice: Mexico’s High-Stakes Judicial Experiment
Article examines Mexico’s unprecedented judicial elections—intended to democratize the judiciary—but warns they risk undermining judicial independence, deepening politicization, and weakening checks o... Read More...
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Global Dialogue on Bridging Humans and Robots
Global Dialogue on Bridging Humans and Robots
Report on Second Session of Understanding AI and Robotics. By Inna Turchenko. (06/05/2025) 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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