INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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JOURNAL 6, ISSUE 2
The Religious Renaissance and ‘The Revenge of God’: The Ban of the Hijab and the Doctrine of Liberty
Marieke Corthouts IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Business and International Relations E-mail: mcorthouts.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract The burgeoning diaspora of Muslims in France has prompted a pleth
27 June, 2025
Sinking States, Rising Diplomacy: The Fight for Sovereignty in a World of Rising Seas
Alexa Couttolenc Gutierrez Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Politics, Philosophy, Law, and Economics. E-mail: acouttolenc.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract Accelerating climate change forces low-lying island states to confront the unprecedented thr
27 June, 2025
Geopolitics of Oil: How China is Challenging the Petrodollar through the Pedro-Yuan
Alessandro Cucchi School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs Madrid, Spain. Bachelor in International Relations. Email: acucchi.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article aims to explore the ways China is challenging American hegemony in a different geopolitic
27 June, 2025
Mainstream Parties and the Far-Right Challenge: Adaptation, Accommodation, or Resistance?
Maïa Espinosa Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Law and Economics and Law. E-mail: mespinosa.ieu2020@student.ie.edu Abstract The significant emergence of far-right parties across Europe over the last decade has fundamentally
27 June, 2025
Barriers to Peace: An Analysis of the Barriers to the two-state solution
Milena Garafulic Business School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Business Administration. E-mail: magarafulic.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Disclaimer This article was written solely for academic purposes and does not intend to promote any political biases or per
27 June, 2025
The Rise of Populism and Its Economic Effects: A Comparative Study of the U.S. and Venezuela
Jadyn Grannis School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, IE University, Segovia, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: jgrannis.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Abstract Populism, defined as a political approach that appeals to the will of the people stan
29 June, 2025
Inadvertently Aiding Your Enemy: The Backfiring of China’s Economic Pressure on Taiwan
Ignacio Hitt School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs. IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Laws and International Relations. E-mail: ihitt.ieu2023@student.ie.edu, nachohitt@gmail.com. Abstract In recent years, Chinese economic warfare agains
29 June, 2025The Rise of e-Diplomacy: Redefining EU Foreign Affairs Through the Lens of the Digital Age
Federica Iannó Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy Master’s in International Relations. E-mail: federicasimona.ianno@studio.unibo.it Abstract This article seeks to investigate the impacts of the measures that the European Union is implementing t
29 June, 2025
The Kafala System: From Domestic Labor to Diplomatic Dilemmas
Sasha Raed Karzon School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations E-mail: srk.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper examines how the Kafala system shapes diplomatic tensions between Gulf Cooper
29 June, 2025
Enduring Fault Lines: Historical Injustice and Geostrategic Interests in Palestine
Maria Lydia Madieh Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Law, and Economics & Law. E-mail: mmadieh.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper assesses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a historical and geopolitical perspecti
29 June, 2025
Illiberal Democracy and Contestation of the Liberal Order: The case of Trump’s America
Elena Panté Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, Forlì, Italy. Bachelor’s in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs. E-mail: elena.pante@studio.unibo.it. Abstract In the contemporary era, the liberal international order is experien
29 June, 2025
Ordem e Progresso: China-Brazil Cooperation in the Green Transition
Agustín Plaza de los Reyes Álvarez School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain Bachelor’s in Law and International Relations E-mail: aplazadelosr.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract The threat of climate change held a predominant position
29 June, 2025
The Militarization of the Arctic: A New Theatre for War?
Orlando Recchi School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: orecchi.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract The Arctic is rapidly emerging as a global critical geopolitical flashpoint, courtesy of
29 June, 2025When Men Become Doctrine: Trump, Xi, and the Fate of Taiwan
Ian Charles Shepherd School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Business Administration & International Relations. E-mail: ishepherd.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article analyses how Xi Jinping and Donald T rump,
29 June, 2025
The Arctic on Ice: How have New Shipping Routes Shaped the U.S-China Rivalry as well as Russia’s Strategic Ambitions?
Kalina Stefanova School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Segovia, Spain. Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations. E-mail: kstefanova.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract Since the early 2010s, the Arctic is increasingly becoming a key a
29 June, 2025
The International Consequences of Donald Trump’s Unorthodox Isolationism: Can the World Cope with another 4 years?
Toby Tilley School of Politics, International Relations, & Global Affairs (SPEGA), IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: ttilley.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract The following paper will attempt to provide an analysis of policy – p
29 June, 2025
JOURNAL 6, ISSUE 1
The New Christian Right: Religion and Politics in the United States
Caroline Blessing Keywords: Fundamentalism, Christian Right, religious traditionalism, politics, United States of America, Republican Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
Democratic Backsliding and Military Coups in West Africa: Strategies to Reverse Erosion and Strengthen Political Stability
Erica Njoki Keywords: Democratic Backsliding, West African Military Coups Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
Enforcing in what we cannot grasp: Suggestions and policy implications on the development of sustainability indicators in intangible cultural heritage
Pablo Picó Salort, Yu Jie Law Keywords: Heritage, Intangible Cultural Heritage, ICH, sustainability, sustainable heritage, UNESCO Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
The Montreux Convention : Mediating Geopolitical Dynamics in the Straits
Ece Eroglu Keywords: Montreux Convention, Black Sea, Bosphorus, Türkiye, straits Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
From a Development Bank to Climate Bank and back again: What to make of the European Investment Bank’s decision to relax restrictions on defense?
Nicolas Koivisto Keywords: European Investment Bank, Green Financing, European Defence, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
From Versailles to the United Nations Security Council: The Impact of World War I on Human Rights and International Law in the Middle East
Denis-Mihai Hortea Keywords: International law, State formation, Sykes-Picot Agreement, Treaty of Versailles, Colonial interests, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, UN resolutions. Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
Virtual Frontlines: Analysing the Role of Cyberspace in State-Sponsored Conflictand Techno-authoritarianism
Ananya Singh Keywords: Techno-authoritarianism, Cyberwarfare, State-sponsored, Security Frameworks, Global Governance Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
Multipolar Magnetism: The Evolution of Soft Power & Global Cooperation
Maya Attia Keywords: power, multipolarity, soft power, global powers, multilateral cooperation. Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025
Reshaping Hegemony: China’s Role in Latin America’s New Power Dynamics
Raya Dacheva Keywords: Latin America, China’s foreign policies, US historical hegemony in Latin America Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Reassessing the CAP: Farmers, Politics, and the Struggle for Equity in EU Agricultural Policy
Móric Tóth Keywords: Common Agricultural Policy, European Union, Farmers Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
An Analysis of New Labour: Successes, Failures, Where the Tories Went Wrong, and What Can Be Learned By the Current Labour Party
Toby Tilley Keywords: Development, Growth, United Kingdom, Blair, Johnson, Starmer, Brexit Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Kenya: Debt Trap or Development?
Paul Prinz Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese debt-trap diplomacy, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Sino-African trade, Economic growth, Debt sustainability, Strategic assets Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Comparing UN Interventions in Forced Displacement: The Rohingya Muslims (2016–) and South Sudanese (2013–).
Olivia Massoud Keywords: United Nations, displacement, refugee, Rohingya, South Sudan, humanitarian, UNMISS, UNICEF, UNHCR Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
The European Union and the Normalization Process between Kosovo and Serbia
Muhsin Emir Karabag Keywords: Kosovo, Serbia, European Union (EU), Normalization process, Brussels Agreement, Independence, EU membership, EULEX (European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo) Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Shifting Sands: How Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Transform Middle Eastern Alliances
Miranda Freund Tavárez Keywords: Iran Nuclear Program, Middle Eastern Alliances, JCPOA, Realism in International Relations, Regional Security, Abraham Accords, Middle East Politics, Israel, Balance of Power, Nuclear Proliferation Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Afghanistan: How did it go so wrong?
Maximilian Hankins Keywords: Afghanistan, Taliban, Nation Building, Democratisation Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Walking the Tightrope: Government Policy and Resource Extraction in Colombia and Peru
Fiorella Martelo Keywords: Extractive industries, Mining, Environmental Impact, Social Impact, Colombia, Peru, Governance, Regulation, Sustainable development Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Nayib Bukele’s presidency in El Salvador: to what extent is widespread support for exercising sovereignty in the population’s interest a justification for violating human rights?
Marcello Nazari Keywords: Nayib Bukele, El Salvador, sovereignty, human rights, violence, punitive justice, law enforcement. Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
U.S.-Japanese Alliance
Leah Alexandra Bird Lopez Keywords: U.S.-Japanese Alliance, U.S. Military Bases, Indigenous Rights, World War II, Okinawa Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Implications of the Proposed EU-Mercosur Free Trade Accord: Challenges for European Agriculture and Policy Responses
Jaime Sanz Keywords: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, Tariff Elimination, Agricultural Subsidies, Common Agricultural Policy Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Diplomacy and Justice: Exploring the US-China Counternarcotic Working Group
Lucas Olaciregui Keywords: U.S-China Relations, Diplomacy, Narcotics, International Cooperation, Fentanyl Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
COVID and Cartel Wars: The Pandemic’s Impact on Narcotrafficking in Chile and Argentina
Agustín Plaza de los Reyes Keywords: Narcotrafficking, Transnational Crime, Drug Market, Illicit Activities, COVID-19, Governmental Policies, Chile, Argentina, Southern Cone. Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Exploring Base Erosion and Profit Shifting in the Context of Conflicting National Interests.
Iker Graña Keywords: tax governance, Apple, OECD, tax heaven, tax avoidance Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Conservative Ideologies: Implications on Domestic Violence Protections for Women
Esther Castellanos Pros Keywords: domestic violence, gender violence, family values, conservatism Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
The Importance of Regulating Cyber Security On a Global Scale
Malaika Mokashi Keywords: Cybersecurity, Misinformation, Russia, Democracy, Elections, Propaganda, Cyber warfare, Artificial intelligence (AI) Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Sectarianism and Geopolitics: The Saudi-Iran Rivalry in Proxy Conflicts
Kenzy Dessouki Keywords: Proxy-warfare, Sectarianism, Geopolitics, Middle East Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
From Fossils to Minerals: The Hidden Challenges of the Energy Transition
Mariana Gámez Pineda Keywords: Renewable Energy, Social Opposition, Extractivist Policies, South America, Europe Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
How can digital literacy in India bridge the gap between rural and urban populations?
Sofia Damásio Keywords: Digital literacy, urban and rural divide, India. Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Strengthening Europe: How Strategic Autonomy Requires a Shift in Sovereignty
Maïa Mackenzie Espinosa Keywords: strategic autonomy, sovereignty, balance of power Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025
Multipolar Magnetism: The Evolution of Soft Power & Global Cooperation
Maya Attia Keywords: power, multipolarity, soft power, global powers, multilateral cooperation. Find PDF here.
03 February, 2025
The Trumpization of the Republican Party
María Caminero Clemente School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations. E-mail: mcaminero.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article explores the ideological transformat
27 June, 2025
Politics of Severance: Ethiopia at the Crossroads
Víctor Carmona School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor in International Relations. E-mail: vcarmona.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper examines the current state of affairs in Ethiopian politics in the aftermath of
27 June, 2025The Religious Renaissance and ‘The Revenge of God’: The Ban of the Hijab and the Doctrine of Liberty
Marieke Corthouts IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Business and International Relations E-mail: mcorthouts.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract The burgeoning diaspora of Muslims in France has prompted a pleth
27 June, 2025Sinking States, Rising Diplomacy: The Fight for Sovereignty in a World of Rising Seas
Alexa Couttolenc Gutierrez Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Politics, Philosophy, Law, and Economics. E-mail: acouttolenc.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract Accelerating climate change forces low-lying island states to confront the unprecedented thr
27 June, 2025Geopolitics of Oil: How China is Challenging the Petrodollar through the Pedro-Yuan
Alessandro Cucchi School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs Madrid, Spain. Bachelor in International Relations. Email: acucchi.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article aims to explore the ways China is challenging American hegemony in a different geopolitic
27 June, 2025Mainstream Parties and the Far-Right Challenge: Adaptation, Accommodation, or Resistance?
Maïa Espinosa Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Law and Economics and Law. E-mail: mespinosa.ieu2020@student.ie.edu Abstract The significant emergence of far-right parties across Europe over the last decade has fundamentally
27 June, 2025Barriers to Peace: An Analysis of the Barriers to the two-state solution
Milena Garafulic Business School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Business Administration. E-mail: magarafulic.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Disclaimer This article was written solely for academic purposes and does not intend to promote any political biases or per
27 June, 2025The Rise of Populism and Its Economic Effects: A Comparative Study of the U.S. and Venezuela
Jadyn Grannis School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, IE University, Segovia, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: jgrannis.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Abstract Populism, defined as a political approach that appeals to the will of the people stan
29 June, 2025Inadvertently Aiding Your Enemy: The Backfiring of China’s Economic Pressure on Taiwan
Ignacio Hitt School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs. IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Laws and International Relations. E-mail: ihitt.ieu2023@student.ie.edu, nachohitt@gmail.com. Abstract In recent years, Chinese economic warfare agains
29 June, 2025The Rise of e-Diplomacy: Redefining EU Foreign Affairs Through the Lens of the Digital Age
Federica Iannó Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy Master’s in International Relations. E-mail: federicasimona.ianno@studio.unibo.it Abstract This article seeks to investigate the impacts of the measures that the European Union is implementing t
29 June, 2025The Kafala System: From Domestic Labor to Diplomatic Dilemmas
Sasha Raed Karzon School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations E-mail: srk.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper examines how the Kafala system shapes diplomatic tensions between Gulf Cooper
29 June, 2025Enduring Fault Lines: Historical Injustice and Geostrategic Interests in Palestine
Maria Lydia Madieh Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Law, and Economics & Law. E-mail: mmadieh.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper assesses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a historical and geopolitical perspecti
29 June, 2025Illiberal Democracy and Contestation of the Liberal Order: The case of Trump’s America
Elena Panté Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, Forlì, Italy. Bachelor’s in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs. E-mail: elena.pante@studio.unibo.it. Abstract In the contemporary era, the liberal international order is experien
29 June, 2025Ordem e Progresso: China-Brazil Cooperation in the Green Transition
Agustín Plaza de los Reyes Álvarez School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain Bachelor’s in Law and International Relations E-mail: aplazadelosr.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract The threat of climate change held a predominant position
29 June, 2025The Militarization of the Arctic: A New Theatre for War?
Orlando Recchi School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: orecchi.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract The Arctic is rapidly emerging as a global critical geopolitical flashpoint, courtesy of
29 June, 2025When Men Become Doctrine: Trump, Xi, and the Fate of Taiwan
Ian Charles Shepherd School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Business Administration & International Relations. E-mail: ishepherd.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article analyses how Xi Jinping and Donald T rump,
29 June, 2025The Arctic on Ice: How have New Shipping Routes Shaped the U.S-China Rivalry as well as Russia’s Strategic Ambitions?
Kalina Stefanova School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Segovia, Spain. Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations. E-mail: kstefanova.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract Since the early 2010s, the Arctic is increasingly becoming a key a
29 June, 2025The International Consequences of Donald Trump’s Unorthodox Isolationism: Can the World Cope with another 4 years?
Toby Tilley School of Politics, International Relations, & Global Affairs (SPEGA), IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: ttilley.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract The following paper will attempt to provide an analysis of policy – p
29 June, 2025
Are Workplace Mental Health Policies Truly Reducing Employee Burnout? A Global Policy Analysis
Eleonora Zuares School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: ezuares.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract Workplace burnout has surged across industries over the past decade, becoming a critic
30 June, 2025
The New Christian Right: Religion and Politics in the United States
Caroline Blessing Keywords: Fundamentalism, Christian Right, religious traditionalism, politics, United States of America, Republican Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025Democratic Backsliding and Military Coups in West Africa: Strategies to Reverse Erosion and Strengthen Political Stability
Erica Njoki Keywords: Democratic Backsliding, West African Military Coups Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025Enforcing in what we cannot grasp: Suggestions and policy implications on the development of sustainability indicators in intangible cultural heritage
Pablo Picó Salort, Yu Jie Law Keywords: Heritage, Intangible Cultural Heritage, ICH, sustainability, sustainable heritage, UNESCO Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025The Montreux Convention : Mediating Geopolitical Dynamics in the Straits
Ece Eroglu Keywords: Montreux Convention, Black Sea, Bosphorus, Türkiye, straits Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025From a Development Bank to Climate Bank and back again: What to make of the European Investment Bank’s decision to relax restrictions on defense?
Nicolas Koivisto Keywords: European Investment Bank, Green Financing, European Defence, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025From Versailles to the United Nations Security Council: The Impact of World War I on Human Rights and International Law in the Middle East
Denis-Mihai Hortea Keywords: International law, State formation, Sykes-Picot Agreement, Treaty of Versailles, Colonial interests, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, UN resolutions. Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025Virtual Frontlines: Analysing the Role of Cyberspace in State-Sponsored Conflictand Techno-authoritarianism
Ananya Singh Keywords: Techno-authoritarianism, Cyberwarfare, State-sponsored, Security Frameworks, Global Governance Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025Multipolar Magnetism: The Evolution of Soft Power & Global Cooperation
Maya Attia Keywords: power, multipolarity, soft power, global powers, multilateral cooperation. Find PDF here.
26 January, 2025Reshaping Hegemony: China’s Role in Latin America’s New Power Dynamics
Raya Dacheva Keywords: Latin America, China’s foreign policies, US historical hegemony in Latin America Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Reassessing the CAP: Farmers, Politics, and the Struggle for Equity in EU Agricultural Policy
Móric Tóth Keywords: Common Agricultural Policy, European Union, Farmers Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025An Analysis of New Labour: Successes, Failures, Where the Tories Went Wrong, and What Can Be Learned By the Current Labour Party
Toby Tilley Keywords: Development, Growth, United Kingdom, Blair, Johnson, Starmer, Brexit Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Kenya: Debt Trap or Development?
Paul Prinz Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese debt-trap diplomacy, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Sino-African trade, Economic growth, Debt sustainability, Strategic assets Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Comparing UN Interventions in Forced Displacement: The Rohingya Muslims (2016–) and South Sudanese (2013–).
Olivia Massoud Keywords: United Nations, displacement, refugee, Rohingya, South Sudan, humanitarian, UNMISS, UNICEF, UNHCR Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025The European Union and the Normalization Process between Kosovo and Serbia
Muhsin Emir Karabag Keywords: Kosovo, Serbia, European Union (EU), Normalization process, Brussels Agreement, Independence, EU membership, EULEX (European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo) Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Shifting Sands: How Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Transform Middle Eastern Alliances
Miranda Freund Tavárez Keywords: Iran Nuclear Program, Middle Eastern Alliances, JCPOA, Realism in International Relations, Regional Security, Abraham Accords, Middle East Politics, Israel, Balance of Power, Nuclear Proliferation Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Afghanistan: How did it go so wrong?
Maximilian Hankins Keywords: Afghanistan, Taliban, Nation Building, Democratisation Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Walking the Tightrope: Government Policy and Resource Extraction in Colombia and Peru
Fiorella Martelo Keywords: Extractive industries, Mining, Environmental Impact, Social Impact, Colombia, Peru, Governance, Regulation, Sustainable development Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Nayib Bukele’s presidency in El Salvador: to what extent is widespread support for exercising sovereignty in the population’s interest a justification for violating human rights?
Marcello Nazari Keywords: Nayib Bukele, El Salvador, sovereignty, human rights, violence, punitive justice, law enforcement. Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025U.S.-Japanese Alliance
Leah Alexandra Bird Lopez Keywords: U.S.-Japanese Alliance, U.S. Military Bases, Indigenous Rights, World War II, Okinawa Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Implications of the Proposed EU-Mercosur Free Trade Accord: Challenges for European Agriculture and Policy Responses
Jaime Sanz Keywords: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, Tariff Elimination, Agricultural Subsidies, Common Agricultural Policy Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Diplomacy and Justice: Exploring the US-China Counternarcotic Working Group
Lucas Olaciregui Keywords: U.S-China Relations, Diplomacy, Narcotics, International Cooperation, Fentanyl Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025COVID and Cartel Wars: The Pandemic’s Impact on Narcotrafficking in Chile and Argentina
Agustín Plaza de los Reyes Keywords: Narcotrafficking, Transnational Crime, Drug Market, Illicit Activities, COVID-19, Governmental Policies, Chile, Argentina, Southern Cone. Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Exploring Base Erosion and Profit Shifting in the Context of Conflicting National Interests.
Iker Graña Keywords: tax governance, Apple, OECD, tax heaven, tax avoidance Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Conservative Ideologies: Implications on Domestic Violence Protections for Women
Esther Castellanos Pros Keywords: domestic violence, gender violence, family values, conservatism Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025The Importance of Regulating Cyber Security On a Global Scale
Malaika Mokashi Keywords: Cybersecurity, Misinformation, Russia, Democracy, Elections, Propaganda, Cyber warfare, Artificial intelligence (AI) Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Sectarianism and Geopolitics: The Saudi-Iran Rivalry in Proxy Conflicts
Kenzy Dessouki Keywords: Proxy-warfare, Sectarianism, Geopolitics, Middle East Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025From Fossils to Minerals: The Hidden Challenges of the Energy Transition
Mariana Gámez Pineda Keywords: Renewable Energy, Social Opposition, Extractivist Policies, South America, Europe Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025How can digital literacy in India bridge the gap between rural and urban populations?
Sofia Damásio Keywords: Digital literacy, urban and rural divide, India. Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Strengthening Europe: How Strategic Autonomy Requires a Shift in Sovereignty
Maïa Mackenzie Espinosa Keywords: strategic autonomy, sovereignty, balance of power Find PDF here.
27 January, 2025Multipolar Magnetism: The Evolution of Soft Power & Global Cooperation
Maya Attia Keywords: power, multipolarity, soft power, global powers, multilateral cooperation. Find PDF here.
03 February, 2025The Trumpization of the Republican Party
María Caminero Clemente School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations. E-mail: mcaminero.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article explores the ideological transformat
27 June, 2025Politics of Severance: Ethiopia at the Crossroads
Víctor Carmona School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor in International Relations. E-mail: vcarmona.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper examines the current state of affairs in Ethiopian politics in the aftermath of
27 June, 2025The Religious Renaissance and ‘The Revenge of God’: The Ban of the Hijab and the Doctrine of Liberty
Marieke Corthouts IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Business and International Relations E-mail: mcorthouts.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract The burgeoning diaspora of Muslims in France has prompted a pleth
27 June, 2025Sinking States, Rising Diplomacy: The Fight for Sovereignty in a World of Rising Seas
Alexa Couttolenc Gutierrez Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Politics, Philosophy, Law, and Economics. E-mail: acouttolenc.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract Accelerating climate change forces low-lying island states to confront the unprecedented thr
27 June, 2025Geopolitics of Oil: How China is Challenging the Petrodollar through the Pedro-Yuan
Alessandro Cucchi School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs Madrid, Spain. Bachelor in International Relations. Email: acucchi.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article aims to explore the ways China is challenging American hegemony in a different geopolitic
27 June, 2025Mainstream Parties and the Far-Right Challenge: Adaptation, Accommodation, or Resistance?
Maïa Espinosa Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Law and Economics and Law. E-mail: mespinosa.ieu2020@student.ie.edu Abstract The significant emergence of far-right parties across Europe over the last decade has fundamentally
27 June, 2025Barriers to Peace: An Analysis of the Barriers to the two-state solution
Milena Garafulic Business School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Business Administration. E-mail: magarafulic.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Disclaimer This article was written solely for academic purposes and does not intend to promote any political biases or per
27 June, 2025The Rise of Populism and Its Economic Effects: A Comparative Study of the U.S. and Venezuela
Jadyn Grannis School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, IE University, Segovia, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: jgrannis.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Abstract Populism, defined as a political approach that appeals to the will of the people stan
29 June, 2025Inadvertently Aiding Your Enemy: The Backfiring of China’s Economic Pressure on Taiwan
Ignacio Hitt School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs. IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Laws and International Relations. E-mail: ihitt.ieu2023@student.ie.edu, nachohitt@gmail.com. Abstract In recent years, Chinese economic warfare agains
29 June, 2025The Rise of e-Diplomacy: Redefining EU Foreign Affairs Through the Lens of the Digital Age
Federica Iannó Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy Master’s in International Relations. E-mail: federicasimona.ianno@studio.unibo.it Abstract This article seeks to investigate the impacts of the measures that the European Union is implementing t
29 June, 2025The Kafala System: From Domestic Labor to Diplomatic Dilemmas
Sasha Raed Karzon School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations E-mail: srk.ieu2024@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper examines how the Kafala system shapes diplomatic tensions between Gulf Cooper
29 June, 2025Enduring Fault Lines: Historical Injustice and Geostrategic Interests in Palestine
Maria Lydia Madieh Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Law, and Economics & Law. E-mail: mmadieh.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper assesses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a historical and geopolitical perspecti
29 June, 2025Illiberal Democracy and Contestation of the Liberal Order: The case of Trump’s America
Elena Panté Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, Forlì, Italy. Bachelor’s in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs. E-mail: elena.pante@studio.unibo.it. Abstract In the contemporary era, the liberal international order is experien
29 June, 2025Ordem e Progresso: China-Brazil Cooperation in the Green Transition
Agustín Plaza de los Reyes Álvarez School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain Bachelor’s in Law and International Relations E-mail: aplazadelosr.ieu2023@student.ie.edu Abstract The threat of climate change held a predominant position
29 June, 2025The Militarization of the Arctic: A New Theatre for War?
Orlando Recchi School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: orecchi.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract The Arctic is rapidly emerging as a global critical geopolitical flashpoint, courtesy of
29 June, 2025When Men Become Doctrine: Trump, Xi, and the Fate of Taiwan
Ian Charles Shepherd School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in Business Administration & International Relations. E-mail: ishepherd.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This article analyses how Xi Jinping and Donald T rump,
29 June, 2025The Arctic on Ice: How have New Shipping Routes Shaped the U.S-China Rivalry as well as Russia’s Strategic Ambitions?
Kalina Stefanova School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Segovia, Spain. Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations. E-mail: kstefanova.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract Since the early 2010s, the Arctic is increasingly becoming a key a
29 June, 2025The International Consequences of Donald Trump’s Unorthodox Isolationism: Can the World Cope with another 4 years?
Toby Tilley School of Politics, International Relations, & Global Affairs (SPEGA), IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: ttilley.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract The following paper will attempt to provide an analysis of policy – p
29 June, 2025Are Workplace Mental Health Policies Truly Reducing Employee Burnout? A Global Policy Analysis
Eleonora Zuares School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: ezuares.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract Workplace burnout has surged across industries over the past decade, becoming a critic
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