ASIAN SURVEY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Interdisciplinary Insights into Asia
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Political Analysis and Governance:
The journal focuses extensively on political systems, governance structures, and policy-making processes across various Asian nations, exploring how these elements shape societal outcomes. - International Relations and Geopolitics:
A significant emphasis is placed on international relations, particularly the geopolitical interactions among Asian countries, the influence of global powers, and regional security issues. - Socioeconomic Development and Challenges:
Papers often address economic development, inequality, and the social challenges facing Asian societies, including the impact of globalization and local governance. - Cultural and Identity Studies:
The journal includes research on cultural dynamics, national identity, and the role of historical legacies in shaping contemporary political and social landscapes. - Comparative Politics:
The analysis of political behavior, electoral systems, and party dynamics across different Asian contexts is a recurring theme, fostering a comparative understanding of the region.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Politics and Society:
Recent studies increasingly examine the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on governance, public health policy, and social behavior across Asian nations. - Digital Governance and Technology in Politics:
Research is increasingly exploring the role of digital technology and social media in governance, public engagement, and political mobilization. - Environmental Politics and Climate Change:
Emerging themes include the intersection of environmental issues with politics, particularly how climate change impacts policy-making and international relations. - Populism and Political Polarization:
There is a growing focus on the rise of populism and its effects on democracy and governance within various Asian contexts, reflecting global trends. - Gender and Politics:
An increase in studies addressing gender dynamics in politics, exploring how female representation affects policy outcomes and governance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Security Studies:
Research focused solely on traditional military security issues has decreased as discussions expand to include non-traditional security threats such as climate change and health crises. - Static Economic Models:
There is a waning interest in static economic models that do not account for the dynamic changes brought by globalization and technological advancements. - Historical Narratives without Contemporary Relevance:
Papers that focus solely on historical narratives without connecting to contemporary issues have become less frequent, as scholars seek to link past events to current socio-political realities. - Single-Nation Studies:
The trend towards comprehensive regional studies or comparative analyses has overshadowed isolated studies on single nations, indicating a preference for broader contextualization. - Reductionist Approaches to Political Analysis:
There is a decline in reductionist approaches that simplify complex political phenomena into singular causes, as more nuanced and multifactorial analyses gain traction.
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