Asian Affairs
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Complexities of Asian Affairs
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Asian Studies:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that combines history, politics, sociology, economics, and cultural studies to provide comprehensive insights into Asian affairs. - Focus on Regional Dynamics and International Relations:
It emphasizes the importance of regional interactions within Asia as well as Asia's relationships with global powers, exploring issues such as security, diplomacy, and trade. - Historical Contextualization:
Many articles delve into historical narratives, offering context to contemporary issues in Asia, such as colonial legacies, historical conflicts, and socio-political transformations. - Cultural and Societal Studies:
The journal also addresses cultural and social issues, examining identity, migration, and the impact of religion and ethnicity on societal dynamics in various Asian contexts. - Critical Analysis of Governance and Policy:
Research often critiques governance structures, political movements, and policy decisions, assessing their implications on democracy, human rights, and development in Asian countries.
Trending and Emerging
- Geopolitical Rivalries and Alliances:
Research exploring the geopolitical tensions and alliances in Asia, particularly regarding the US-China rivalry and its implications for regional stability, has become increasingly prevalent. - Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Issues:
There is a growing emphasis on the effects of climate change, environmental degradation, and sustainability in Asia, reflecting a broader global concern for ecological issues. - Digital Authoritarianism and Technology:
Emerging themes around digital governance, surveillance, and the implications of technology on civil liberties and social control are gaining attention, particularly in the context of authoritarian regimes. - Social Movements and Grassroots Activism:
The journal is increasingly publishing research that highlights social movements and grassroots activism, focusing on how citizens engage with and challenge state power across Asia. - Cultural Identity and Transnationalism:
There is an uptick in discussions surrounding cultural identity, diasporas, and transnationalism, examining how globalization affects cultural practices and identities in Asian societies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Security Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional security studies, such as military conflicts or defense policies, as the journal shifts towards more nuanced discussions of security that incorporate human and environmental dimensions. - Colonial Perspectives:
Research that primarily examines colonial histories has become less frequent, indicating a potential waning interest in colonial narratives in favor of contemporary issues and post-colonial analyses. - Economic Growth Models:
There is a decline in articles centered around conventional economic growth models. Instead, there is a growing preference for discussions around sustainable development and the socio-economic impacts of globalization. - Focus on Individual Nation-States:
The journal is increasingly moving away from papers that exclusively focus on individual nation-states, opting instead for analyses that consider regional and transnational issues, reflecting a more interconnected view of Asian dynamics. - Classical Political Theory:
There has been a reduction in the exploration of classical political theories as frameworks for understanding modern Asian politics, with a shift towards contemporary political movements and grassroots activism.
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