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Al-Rafidain Journal of Political Science is a biannual, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the College of Political Science at the University of Mosul. It focuses on research and studies in the field of political science.
The journal operates with a fully open access policy, meaning users worldwide can freely access its content immediately upon publication without any restrictions or subscription fees. Authors retain full copyright to their works.
To ensure the integrity and quality of its publications, the journal utilizes iThenticate software for plagiarism prevention and employs a double-blind peer review system.
Current Issue
2025: Volume 1, Number 1
Volume 1, Number 1
Published: 2025-06-01
Contents
Articles
The Iraqi Political Elite: Intersections of Role and Function
Walid Salem Mohammed, Mohammed Saleh Shteeb
The research discusses the extent of the ability of the Iraqi political elite to achieve a balance between achieving the public good and preserving its own interests, and the extent of its...
Strategic Hedging by the Gulf Cooperation Council States Toward Regional Geopolitical Threats: Iran as a Case Study
Marwan Salim Ali
Countries, whether major or minor, pursue several options to preserve their security and status while limiting the influence of other powers. Traditionally, these options are hard and soft...
The Political System in Türkiye after the Constitutional Amendments of 2017
Ali Daryoul Mohammed Al-Jabouri
This study explores Turkey’s 2017 constitutional amendments, which signify a structural transformation from a parliamentary to a semi-presidential system. The research highlights the increasing...
Transformations in the Security Doctrine of Zionist Thought after the Normalization of Relations with the Arabian Gulf
Saad Hamid Ibrahim
This research addresses the topic of "Transformations in the Security Doctrine in Zionist Thought after the Normalization of Relations with the Arabian Gulf," as one of the most prominent...
The Doctrine of Ukrainian Nationalism in the Political Thought of Dmitri Ivanovich Dontsov
Fatima Atta Jabbar
The idea of nationalism has long drawn the attention of philosophers and political theorists, especially as a means for nations to gain independence and resist colonial domination. However,...
Turkish Islamic political thought and its impact on the thought of Islamic parties
Hassan Hadi RASHEED
Thought certainly has no boundaries and does not move in one direction. It may return in the opposite direction from which it began. While human thought is cumulative, it is constantly evolving....
Internal Political Balances and Their Impact on the Effectiveness of the Iraqi Political System After 2003
Kawthar Hassan Ghazi Alyasiri
Iraq witnessed a major political transformation after 2003, represented by the overthrow of the former regime and the establishment of a new political system based on pluralism and democracy....
Development experience in the Republic of Germany
Hussein Ali Hussein Ibraheem , Tameem Imad Sadeq
Sustainable development is a multidimensional, multifaceted process. Its core and foundation is economic development, with education as its foundation, and political institutions and human...
Information Technology and Its Role in Enhancing Women's Empowerment and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Tamara Kadim Munati
The spread of the internet and digital technologies has provided women with new opportunities in entrepreneurship and global connectivity, helping to bridge the gender gap. Information...
The Influence of the Zionist Lobby on Political Decision-Making in the United States of America after 2017
AL-Ameera Fadhel Razouki
The United States occupies a leading position in the global system due to its dominance over most global political decision-making channels. It is imperative for countries around the world to...
The Impact Of Sweden's Accession To Nato On European Security
Athraa Mohammed Jaber
The Nordic region has long been considered a strategically significant area in the framework of regional and international security due to its vital geographic location, rich natural resources,...
Educational Curricula and Their Role in Shaping Memory and Identity: A Methodological Study
Nour Fawaz Attia , Walid Salem Mohammed
The research discusses the possibility of a causal relationship between education policies and the design of educational curricula, and how this relationship affects and reflects on determining...
The Theoretical Frameworks Illustrating International Alliances and National Interest
Saba Khairi Abdullah , Salim Mutar Abdullah
This research delves into the theoretical frameworks elucidating the nexus between international alliances and national interest within the literature of international relations,...
Japanese Policy Towards Africa: A Study of Interests Since 2003
Amer Rahim Sultan, Dhari Sarhan Hammadi
Japanese interests in Africa are a subject that has not been adequately addressed. This study aims to highlight Japan's policy interests on the continent, which range from economic interests to...
The Nature of Saudi-Chinese Relations after 2015
Khalil Subhan Mahous, Sabah Saleh Mohammed
The research discusses the nature of Saudi-Chinese relations after 2015, which witnessed a comprehensive strategic development, as the two countries moved towards a comprehensive strategic...