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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.
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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026)
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026)
Al-Rafidain Journal of Political Science
Published: 2026-06-01
Contents
Articles
Presidential and Mixed Political Systems and Their Impact on the Performance of Constitutional Institutions: A Study of Selected Models (Colombia – Taiwan – Poland)
ولاء علي, Ruqayia Karim Jarallah
This research aims to analyze the impact of presidential and mixed systems on the performance of constitutional institutions, with a focus on the executive and legislative branches, through a...
The position of the United Nation on the Israeli attacks on Gaza after 2023
أبرار جواد
This research monitors the United Nations' stance on the war in Gaza and the efforts exerted to halt the conflict, given its role as the primary international forum for dispute resolution...
The International Race over the Arctic and Greenland after 2025 and Its Impact on the International System
Ali bashar
Abstract This study examines the strategic transformations in the Arctic and Greenland after 2025, amid the rising importance of polar...
Mechanisms and Dynamics of Public Policy-Making in the Australian Political System
معتز اسماعيل
Public policy-making constitutes the fundamental pillar of governmental action, serving as the framework through which political orientations are translated into decisions and programs that shape...
The Impact of Sustainable Development in Enhancing State Capabilities to Confront Crises: China During the COVID-19 Pandemic as a Model
Gufran Younus Hussein, Humam Abdullah Ali, Hiba Fakhri Ali
This research explores the pivotal role of sustainable development in enhancing countries' resilience to global crises, using China's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. It...
Causes of the Phenomenon of Extremism in Arab Societies and Its Remedies: A Case Study of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Samah Suhail Alyousuf
The phenomenon of extremism is one of the most prominent challenges facing Arab societies in the modern era due to its serious repercussions on security, stability, and development. Analyzing its...
Social Barriers to Iraqi Women's Participation in Provincial Councils: Nineveh Provincial Council as a Model
SAIF ALDBAG, Saad Shihab Ahmed Al-Sheikh, Nabaa Izdeen Mohammed
Iraqi women's participation in provincial councils, with the Nineveh Provincial Council as a case study, encounters profound social obstacles that impede their complete political...
Iran’s Nuclear Doctrine and National Security Policy After 2018: A Study on the Application of Securitization Theory
Firas Elias
This study aims to analyze the fundamental transformations that have occurred in Iran’s nuclear doctrine and national security policy after the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint...
The transition to inclusiveness in Chinese decision-making: motives and consequences
محمد كاظم
After the death of the leader (Mao Zedong), his successor (Deng Xiaoping) and his colleagues sought to prevent excessive concentration of power, by establishing fixed and specific conditions...
Economic public policies and their impact on Japanese political stability
محمود تحسين الهورامي, Prof. Dr. Zeyad Samir Zeki
The research discusses an analysis of the relationship between economic public policies and their role in promoting political stability in Japan, taking the Japanese model as a prominent example...
Foreign Policy under Uncertainty: A Complexity Approach to Explaining State Behavior (Theoretical Study)
باسل محسن مهنا العميري
This study focuses on analyzing state behavior in foreign policy within international environments characterized by high levels of uncertainty and structural complexity, by employing the...
Strategic Assessment of Global South Countries 'Performance in COPs: A Comparative Study of Iraq and the UAE
ruqaya al-hassawi, Tareq Mohamed Dhannoon AL Taie
Climate change represents one of the most significant non-traditional challenges facing the international community in the 21st century. Its impacts extend across individuals, states, and...
The Geography of Armed groups and their Impact on International Relations: The Middle East region as a Model
Mohammed Mahmood
This research paper examines the phenomenon of the geographical expansion of armed groups, their nature, and their roles in the Middle East, as well as their relationship with...
Geopolitical Competition over Strategic Maritime Corridors: A Comparative Study of the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal
حامد صالح مروة الحمداني
Abstract: This study examines geopolitical competition over international maritime corridors through a comparative analysis of the Suez Canal and the Panama...
The India-China Rivalry in the Maldives
ايلاف خضير
This study examines the India-Chinese competition over the Maldives within the framework of its escalating geopolitical dimensions in the Indian Ocean, and its direct and indirect repercussions on...
The Role of Multinational Corporations in Contemporary International Competition
رياض الربيعي
Abstract This study examines the expanding role of multinational corporations in reshaping contemporary patterns of international competition. The research problem centers on how these...
Political Balances in the Middle East After the Al-Aqsa Intifada
ahmed jassim
The subject of this research attempts to uncover, analyze, and understand the fundamental shifts in the balance of power in the Middle East that occurred or accelerated following the...
