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Scope & Guideline
Promoting Interdisciplinary Insights into Global Affairs
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical International Relations Theory:
The journal emphasizes critical approaches to International Relations, exploring alternative theories and methodologies that challenge traditional paradigms. This includes intersectional feminist perspectives, decolonial theories, and critiques of liberal peacebuilding. - Globalization and Its Discontents:
Research often addresses the multifaceted impacts of globalization, examining how it shapes international relations, migration patterns, and socio-economic inequalities, particularly from the Global South perspective. - Geopolitical Dynamics:
The journal explores current geopolitical tensions and historical contexts, focusing on regional conflicts, power shifts, and the implications of rising multipolarity in global affairs. - Environmental Politics and Ecological Perspectives:
A significant focus on environmental issues and their intersection with global politics, analyzing how ecological crises influence international relations and the need for sustainable practices. - Human Rights and Social Justice:
The journal prioritizes discussions on human rights, social movements, and issues of equity and justice, particularly in the context of marginalized communities and global crises. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The scope encourages interdisciplinary research that incorporates insights from sociology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies to enrich the understanding of international phenomena.
Trending and Emerging
- Feminist and Intersectional Approaches:
There is a growing trend in the journal towards feminist and intersectional analyses, exploring how gender, race, and class intersect within global politics and international relations, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives. - Environmental Justice and Climate Politics:
An increasing focus on environmental justice and the political implications of climate change is evident, with research examining how ecological crises intersect with issues of migration, security, and global governance. - Global Mobility and Migration Studies:
The journal is trending towards themes of global mobility, migration, and the complexities surrounding human displacement, particularly in light of recent global events and crises. - Decolonial and Postcolonial Perspectives:
Emerging scholarly work is increasingly informed by decolonial and postcolonial theories, emphasizing the need to challenge hegemonic narratives in international relations and to foreground voices from formerly colonized regions. - Technological Impacts on International Relations:
There is a notable rise in discussions around the implications of technology, including digital diplomacy, cybersecurity, and the role of social media in shaping international relations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Security Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focused solely on traditional security studies, particularly those that do not engage with contemporary critiques or the intersections with human security and environmental challenges. - State-Centric Analyses:
Research that predominantly emphasizes state-centric perspectives without considering non-state actors or transnational dynamics appears to be waning, as scholars increasingly recognize the complexity of global interactions. - Eurocentric Narratives:
Themes centered on Eurocentric views of international relations are becoming less frequent, as the journal embraces a more global perspective that includes voices and experiences from the Global South. - Historical Determinism:
There is a reduction in analyses that rely heavily on historical determinism without integrating current socio-political contexts or future implications, as scholars seek more dynamic and context-sensitive approaches.
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