Call for Papers: Journal of State Studies, Faculty of Law and Political Science

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Suggested topics

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Conceptual and Theoretical Debates on the State

• Transformations in the concept of sovereignty in the age of globalization and modern technologies
• Challenges to sovereignty in the face of transnational powers and multinational corporations
• The role of the state in confronting the post-truth conditions
• Conceptual developments in legitimacy in the age of globalization and digitalization
• The state and the question of political order in non-Western traditions
• The state and national identity in Confucian thought and Chinese Marxism
• Conceptual, philosophical, and civilizational rethinking of the state from the non-Western perspective

2

States and Modern Technologies at Global, Regional, and National (Iranian) Levels

• The role of the state in guiding innovation and economic development through investment in advanced technologies and infrastructure
• The impact of digital technologies on the structure and functioning of states
• The impact of new technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence and automation) on the labor market, and the role of the state in regulating employment policies
• Ethical and political challenges in the use of AI by states for governance
• The role of states in utilizing big data and artificial intelligence for policy design
• The role of states in global competition over advanced technologies
• States and political mobilization through modern technologies
• The role of states in improving governance through digital communications

3

The state and economic development in the world and Iran today

• States in the global economic system and their interaction with international financial institutions
• The regulatory power of states vis-à-vis multinational technology corporations
• Data governance, digital regulation, and the role of states in the global platform economy
• Digital government and the global economy: From digital national currencies to smart resilience
• The role of the state in promoting domestic, international, and global value chains

4

The state and the processes of globalization, medialization, and cyberization in the world and in Iran today

• Changes in the state in response to globalization, migration, and economic crises
• The impact of globalization on national sovereignty and the ability of states to regulate domestic policies
• The role of states in international cooperation and confronting transnational challenges
• The role of states in countering cyber threats and cyber warfare
• States in regulating cyberspace and social networks
• States in information warfare and its impact on democracy

5

The state, public services, and social redistribution

• New models of the welfare state in Western and non-Western countries
• The role of the state in reducing economic and social inequalities
• State policies to reduce economic and social inequalities
• The role of states in international cooperation to deal with health crises
• The impact of sanctions on states and their strategies to counter them
• The impact of the pandemic on the role of states in the global economy

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The state and democracy in the world and in Iran today

• The relationship between the state and democracy in the post-democracy era
• Challenges such as populism, authoritarianism, and the decline of trust in democratic institutions
• Reasons for the strengthening role of authoritarian states in the 21st century

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States and security, war, and peace in the world and in Iran today

• Critique of traditional approaches to national security and emphasis on human dimensions of security
• The role of states in establishing sustainable security in the new age
• State policies to increase societal resilience against crises
• Cooperation of states with international institutions to establish peace
• States in proxy wars and their impact on regional security
• The state and crisis management and conflict resolution

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States and religious, ethnic, and racial identities in the world and in Iran today

• The relationship between the state and ethnic, religious, and cultural identities in multicultural societies
• The role of the state in promoting gender equality and combating structural discrimination
• Gender policies in different countries and their impact on social development

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The state and human rights in the world and in Iran today

• The obligations of states regarding human rights and the challenges of their implementation
• The role of international institutions in monitoring state performance in the field of human rights
• New models of urban governance in developing and developed countries
• Governance models in non-Western countries such as China, India, and Islamic countries

10

States, environmental issues, and migration

• The role of states in dealing with climate change and managing natural resources
• The responsibility of states regarding climate change and the equitable distribution of resources
• The role of states in the transition to clean energies and the reduction of pollutants
• The role of states in global developments in renewable energies
• The role of states in reducing conflicts caused by climate change
• State policies for managing large-scale migrations