Geopoliticas-Revista de Estudios sobre Espacio y Poder
Scope & Guideline
Catalyzing Ideas for a Changing World
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Geopolitical Analysis:
The journal emphasizes critical geopolitical analyses, exploring power relations, territorial disputes, and the socio-political implications of geography on international relations. - Urban Governance and Social Policy:
An important focus is on urban governance, especially in the context of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing how cities adapt governance models and social policies. - Cultural Heritage and Identity:
The journal investigates the role of cultural heritage in shaping territorial identities, particularly in conflict and border areas, emphasizing the intersection of culture and geopolitics. - Transnational and Cross-Border Studies:
It examines cross-border dynamics and regional integration in Latin America, providing insights into the complexities of territorial governance and social movements. - Historical Contextualization:
The journal places significant emphasis on historical perspectives, analyzing past events' impact on current geopolitical landscapes, particularly in Latin American contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Governance:
A notable trend is the exploration of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on urban governance, social policies, and community resilience, highlighting how crises reshape governance structures. - Geopolitics of Conflict and Resolution:
There is growing emphasis on understanding ongoing geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and their implications for international relations and territorial disputes. - Decolonial and Critical Perspectives:
Emerging themes include decolonial approaches to geopolitics, reflecting a shift towards understanding power dynamics through the lens of marginalized voices and histories. - Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Geopolitical Understanding:
Research focusing on cultural heritage and its role in identity formation and conflict resolution is gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of cultural narratives in geopolitical contexts. - Transnational Movements and Globalization:
The journal is increasingly addressing themes related to transnational movements, migration, and their geopolitical ramifications, reflecting the complexities of globalization.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Geopolitical Theories:
There seems to be a waning interest in conventional geopolitical theories that do not incorporate critical or post-colonial perspectives, as the journal increasingly favors innovative and decolonial approaches. - Static Territorial Views:
Research that solely focuses on static territorial definitions appears to be declining, giving way to more dynamic analyses that consider fluidity in borders and identities. - Historical Geopolitical Studies Without Contemporary Relevance:
Studies that focus purely on historical geopolitics without connecting to contemporary issues or challenges are becoming less frequent, reflecting a preference for research with immediate applicability.
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