This article argues that the CBP-One application violates international law and human rights principles, specifically non-refoulement. The author suggests that the United States, as a global leader, must prevent such violations to protect asylum in the States and set the precedent for other countries.

This photo essay highlights the cultural beauty and contradictions of Syria against the backdrop of its civil war and ongoing political turmoil. The photos tell a story of how ruins lie in the fractured bonds of community.

Claire Spangler investigates the catalyst for the large-scale mobilization of pro-union Catalans in 2017. She analyzes social media trends, particularly on Twitter, to assess the intersection between resource mobilization and threat framing.

This article explores whether China engaged in information warfare in the 2024 Taiwan presidential elections. It suggests methods deployed by China, the key demographics impacted, and the larger implications of information warfare on elections around the world.

This piece explains how one nation’s clash with a social media giant reveals the complex balance between digital rights and democratic governance. The author concludes that democratic nations must develop coordinated international frameworks protecting national sovereignty and digital rights, with host countries like the United States taking the lead responsibility.

This piece argues that the ICC's impartiality and effectiveness, largely due to its failure to investigate alleged war crimes in Iraq in 2003 and the ongoing status of investigations in Afghanistan, has come into question. The authors challenge the ICC navigate great power dynamics in a more effective manner to preserve its credibility.

Salar Ghahramani argues that while the United States does not currently have a sovereign wealth fund, it would be a great economic tool and a formidable foreign policy instrument. The fund could act as a catalyst for growth, peace, and stronger alliances.

The article explores Theodore Roosevelt's naval diplomacy, highlighting two key examples: the preemptive strike in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War and the peaceful yet powerful Great White Fleet voyage. Both of these incidents demonstrate how strategic military preparedness and assertive yet patient diplomacy can prevent conflicts.

While the U.K. and France’s ability to shape world affairs has diminished, India’s is only growing. In terms of security, the economy, and diplomacy, the effect is so pronounced that it seems like the “Big Five” classification of most powerful nations in the world has already become the “Big Four” for all practical purposes.

We are happy to present the Fall 2024 issue of the Yale Journal of International Affairs and maintain our vision to lead as a premier graduate student-run policy literature collection.

Celebrating 20 years of Yale Journal of International Affairs, we are thrilled to present our latest collection of essays on global affairs.

Evan Stubbs examines the deepening relationship between Israel and Taiwan, highlighting their shared struggles with geopolitical isolation and existential threats, which have fostered significant military, economic, and cultural cooperation.

Alexandra Huggins explores how Rwanda’s gacaca courts, focusing on restorative justice and reconciliation, helped heal deep societal divides and promote lasting peace after the genocide.

Branson Gillispie analyzes the disqualification of Georgia’s 2009 Eurovision entry “We Don’t Wanna Put In,” a protest song aimed at Vladimir Putin. The banning of the song underscores the complexities of politics within Eurovision and exemplifies creative resistance and contentious politics on an international stage.

Graham Owens investigates the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) control over the sports industry, detailing how the IRGC uses its influence to suppress dissent, particularly among female athletes, and to reinforce its political and economic power.

Stacey Nicole Bellido discusses how global care chains (GCCs) support global economic activities and urges better protection and understanding of those in GCCs through improved data, infrastructure, and international cooperation.

Marina Carneiro de Castro examines the United States’ ongoing blockade of the WTO Appellate Body and its effects on global trade.

Sera Yun discusses the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in bridging the infrastructure financing gap, emphasizing their benefits in financial sustainability, innovation, and sustainable development, especially in a de-globalizing world.

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Katha Ray explores the impact of the prolonged conflict in Côte d'Ivoire on youth and stresses the importance of including young people in peacebuilding efforts to address the root causes of violence and promote sustainable peace.