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The Biggest Internal Problems of Democracies
The Biggest Internal Problems of Democracies
Weaknesses in democracies open the door to populist movements and misinformation that negatively impact democratic norms and institutions. By Spyros Tsaparas. (10/29/2024) Read More...


ICCD - Future that Begins Now
ICCD - Future that Begins Now
Report on address given by H.E. Mr. Yousef Hasan Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), about the unique role of the ICCD and its contributions to the de... Read More...


The Structural Limits to India’s Bid for “Great Power” Status
The Structural Limits to India’s Bid for “Great Power” Status
Paper examines India's efforts to rise toward becoming a Great Power and contraints preventing it from happening. By Stavros Romios, Riya Shah, Alexander Vogt, and Mariam Qureshi. (08/13/2024) Read More...


Perpetrators of Ethical Violence in International Affairs
Perpetrators of Ethical Violence in International Affairs
Using historical examples, author examines whether violence can be ethical and justified in international affairs. By Anica Broman. (07/31/2024) Read More...


Breaking the Cycle: Exploring Effective Strategies to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels
Breaking the Cycle: Exploring Effective Strategies to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels
Winner of the Yale Foreign Policy Initiative Essay Contest! Author examines consequences of the Mexican Drug Cartels and strategies to combat them. By Divya Beeram. (07/29/2024) Read More...


Peace, Public Diplomacy and Media Diplomacy - Examining the Ongoing Armed Conflict in Ukraine
Peace, Public Diplomacy and Media Diplomacy - Examining the Ongoing Armed Conflict in Ukraine
Paper explores public diplomacy, media diplomacy and peace leading to communication; focusing on the Ukraine-Russia war and including interview with Tara Sonenshine, former Undersecretary of State for... Read More...


Reagan, Realism, and Central America
Reagan, Realism, and Central America
Essay examines the usefulness of IR theory in analyzing foreign policy decisions of world leaders, focusing on The Regan Administration in Central America and Offensive Realism. By Connor Watson. (07/... Read More...


Jurisdictional constraints to the right of self-determination in the light of the Montevideo Convention
Jurisdictional constraints to the right of self-determination in the light of the Montevideo Convention
Author examines the Montevideo Convention and the requirements of statehood. By Riaz Ahmed Kakar. (07/13/2024) Read More...


US-China Relations and the Perils of Historical Analogy
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...


Where the Thai Criminal Justice System Fails
Where the Thai Criminal Justice System Fails
Author examines issues and failures surrounding the Thai justice system. By Jena Musmar. (05/15/2024) Read More...


War and Development: Is the Stagnation the Price of Peace?
War and Development: Is the Stagnation the Price of Peace?

Author revisits the literature on the connection between civil war and development. Is stagnation “the cost” of peace, as Jinan Ganesh recently argued?  By David Shipton. (04/25/2024)

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Using Technology to Address Climate Change: Exaggerated Expectations? Interview with Dr. Duncan McLaren
Using Technology to Address Climate Change: Exaggerated Expectations? Interview with Dr. Duncan McLaren

In this interview from our Winter 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Duncan McLaren provides an analysis of tec... Read More...



New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change
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...



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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The Role of Middle Powers in the Preservation of International Order
The Role of Middle Powers in the Preservation of International Order

Can middle powers can play an important role in preserving the international order? By Fatma Tawfik. (03/13/2024)

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Anti-Taliban Resistance: A Renewed Wave of Insurgency and Regional Diplomacy
Anti-Taliban Resistance: A Renewed Wave of Insurgency and Regional Diplomacy

Author explores internal resistance against the Taliban within Afghanistan as well as the future of what regional diplomacy might look like for the Taliban, including with China.By Joshua Bowes. (0... Read More...



Fanning the Flames: Pyushwhiti Violence in the Myanmar’s Dry Zone
Fanning the Flames: Pyushwhiti Violence in the Myanmar’s Dry Zone

Examining conflict with the Pyusawhti paramilitary in Myanmar and possible US actions to stabilize it. By Owen Oppenheimer. (02/21/2024)

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Does a The New World Order Exist? - Interview with Prof. Manlio Graziano
Does a The New World Order Exist? - Interview with Prof. Manlio Graziano

In this interview, Professor Manlio Graziano discusses his new book, Disordine mondiale. Perché viviamo in un'epoca di crescente caos, the concept of New World Order, and effectivess of glob... Read More...



The Arctic Resurgence: Assessing Russia's Dominance and Strategic Interests in Emerging Geo-Economic Dynamics
The Arctic Resurgence: Assessing Russia's Dominance and Strategic Interests in Emerging Geo-Economic Dynamics

Essay explores geopolitical issues surround the Arctic. By Imtiaz Ahmad. (02/07/2024)

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The United States and Escalation of Middle East Conflicts: A Brief
The United States and Escalation of Middle East Conflicts: A Brief

Timeline of escalations in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (02/07/2024)

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Facts and Fiction of the Underpinnings of the Taliban’s ‘Islamic Emirate’
Facts and Fiction of the Underpinnings of the Taliban’s ‘Islamic Emirate’

Essay explores the real underpinnings of the Taliban’s ideology as reflected in their governments’ policies and practices. By Naveen Khan. (01/23/2024)

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Reviewing the US-Vietnam Relationship under the Biden Administration
Reviewing the US-Vietnam Relationship under the Biden Administration

Essay examines the US-Vietnam relationship and its future. By Nga Hong Nguyen. (01/17/2023)

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Inevitability of the African Century? Afro-Asian Infrastructure and Transport Corridors
Inevitability of the African Century? Afro-Asian Infrastructure and Transport Corridors

Author presents a reshaping of the transport, transit, and world trade supply-chains. By Lorenzo Somigli. (01/11/2024)

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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...



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