Dear Researchers,
We are delighted to announce the official launch of the “Journal of International and Prospective Studies” (JIPS), a new double-anonymous, peer-reviewed academic journal published by Ibn Tofail University and managed by the Scientific Publication Support Center (CAPS).
JIPS aims to promote high-quality research and scholarly discourse across a wide range of disciplines.
For submission guidelines and to submit your manuscript, please visit the following link : https://oj.uit.ac.ma/index.php/jips/about/submissions
We invite scholars and researchers to explore the journal’s Aims & Scope (https://oj.uit.ac.ma/index.php/jips/aims-and-scope) and consider submitting their original research articles, reviews, and case studies.
Potential research areas include but are not limited to :
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State Relations: Analysis of diplomatic relations, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and conflicts between states.
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International Organisations: Examination of the roles, functions, and effectiveness of international organisations.
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Transnational Forces: Study of global phenomena transcending national boundaries, including migration, terrorism, climate change, and globalisation.
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International Security: Investigation of security challenges, strategies, and responses at the regional and global levels, including cybersecurity, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation.
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Global Economic Issues: Research on economic trends, policies, and challenges impacting the global economy, including trade agreements, economic development, and financial crises.
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Foreign Policies: Examination of the foreign policies of various states, their objectives, strategies, and implications for international relations.
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Military and Strategic Studies: Study of military doctrines, strategies, and conflicts, including defence policies, arms control, and military technology.
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Global Economic Policy: Analysis of policies addressing economic issues at the global level, including monetary policy coordination, trade agreements, and development assistance.
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International Cultural Policy: Exploration of policies and initiatives aimed at promoting cultural exchange, preservation of cultural heritage, and fostering cultural diplomacy in the international arena.
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Theory and Methodology of International Relations: Exploration of theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to studying international relations and prospective analysis.
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Prospective Analysis: Prospective or Foresight analysis is not about predicting the future. Instead, it aims to identify the drivers of change in reality to analyse their possible evolution and thereby construct scenarios to either pursue (if the outcomes are positive) or avoid and prevent (if they are negative). To do this, it is necessary to consider international relations phenomena from a systemic perspective, understand which variables are decisive, establish patterns, and identify factors that could radically alter the morphology of that reality. We particularly encourage authors to develop these insights in the form of Research Notes and Policy Briefs. Research Notes are short, focused analyses that present preliminary findings, innovative ideas, or new research questions related to prospective analysis in international relations. These notes should provide a concise but insightful exploration of emerging trends and potential future developments. Policy Briefs are practical and actionable documents that summarise key findings from prospective analysis and offer recommendations for policymakers. These briefs should highlight scenarios that decision-makers need to either pursue or avoid, based on the systemic analysis of international relations phenomena.