Regional Studies Journal published by the Regional Studies Center at the University of Mosul/ Mosul-Iraq:

1-Regional Studies Journal was established in 2004 concerned with publishing research and studies in human and social sciences (modern & contemporary history, political sciences, Law & economic)

2- Regional Studies Journal is a scientific journal accredited by the International Standard Classification Number (ISSN). The researches published in it obtained the (DOI) electronic document ID.

3. The Journal is administratively linked to Regional Studies Center - Mosul University, Mosul - Iraq.

4- The Journal is issued in the Arabic language, which is the original language of the Journal. Each research should be accompanied by a complete summary in the English language, as well as accepting the research in the English language.

5- The publication of the journal at Regional Studies Center, University of Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.

6-Regional Studies Journal is one of the peer-reviewed refereed journals by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq and synchronously publishes its research with the site of the Iraqi scientific journals (iasj).

7. The journal is issued quarterly, i.e., four issues per year.

8. RSJ requires a 100 US$ fee for publishing an accepted manuscript.

9. RSJ is not financially supported by any governmental or non-governmental organization.

10-Regional Studies Journal can be browsed, accessed on its page, and download published research and articles on the page, and it is one of the journals available to enter and browse.

11. The journal content is archived with long-term preservation service on the Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals website (IASJ) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq.

is a peer-reviewed scientific quarterly open access journal concerned with publishing research and studies presented by researchers specializing in the field of humanities (history, political sciences, economic, law, sociology, Geolinguistics and Spatial Language Distribution, Language Documentation, geography, security, Intellectual security, cyber security).

Vol. 20 No. 69 (2026): Regional Studies Journal

Regional Studies Journal

Published: 2026-07-01

Full Issue:

Contents


Research Paper
Iran and the Russia–Ukraine War, 2022–2024

Mohamad A. Younis Al-Obaidy, Luqman O. Mahmood Alnuaimy, Imad K. Ibrahim

Research Idea: This study examines the relationship between Iran and the Russia–Ukraine War during the period 2022–2024. It proceeds from the premise that the conflict has revealed profound...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62332

Pages: 9-40
The Executives of Construction Party of Iran: Political and Economic Orientations

Abdulrazaq Kh. Mohamed Altaee, Harith R. Hamdoon

Research Idea: It examines the Executives of Construction Party (Kargozaran-e Sazandegi) as one of the most prominent parties within Iran's moderate reformist current. It explores the...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.61321

Pages: 41-66
Turkish Military Presence in the Middle East

Afrah N. Jasim

Research Idea: It examines Turkey's military presence in the Middle East and the transformation of Turkish security doctrine from the policy of "Zero Problems" and reliance on...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62272

Pages: 67-96
Intellectual Security among Professors at the University of Mosul in Light of the National Security Strategy (2025–2030): From Their Perspective

Saddam M. Hameed, Zainab A. Abdul-Karim, Ola M. Ismail

Research Idea: The idea of the current study revolves around identifying the level of intellectual security among professors at the University of Mosul in light of the National Security...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62661

Pages: 97-122
Iran's Policy toward Eritrea since 2005

Dhari S. Hammadi, Hussam H Ajaj

Research Idea: This research examines Iran's policy toward Eritrea during 2005–2025 and explores how Iran has sought to expand its presence and influence in the Horn of Africa by...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62898

Pages: 123-146
The Philosophy of Ethics and Humanitarian Crises: The Gaza War as a Case Study of International Humanitarian Dimensions

طارق محمد طيب ظاهر القصار

Research Idea: This research examines the fundamental relationship between moral philosophy and humanitarian crises in the international context by analyzing how ethical frameworks shape the...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62655

Pages: 147-178
The Challenges of Transitional Justice and Building National Identity Memory in Iraq

Mahmood A. Hamdu

Research Idea: Transitional justice in Iraq is conceptualized as a mechanism for managing collective memory in relation to past human rights violations and repression. While compensatory...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62582

Pages: 179-202
Turkey and the New Regional Balance after the Fall of the Assad Regime

Firas M. Ahmad Elias

Research Idea: This study examines Turkey's position within the emerging regional balance of power following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. This represents a major strategic...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62907

Pages: 203-230
A Critique of Realism in International Relations: From the Conflict of Interests to Moral Reasonableness in John Rawls’s Thought

Dr. Khaled Adnan Saheb Al-Ramahi

Research Idea : This research critically examines the philosophical foundations of realist theory in international relations, which tend to reduce global politics to material conflicts of...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62921

Pages: 231-252
The Effectiveness of Environmental Litigation in Promoting Environmental Peace: A Case Study of Iraq

Oday T. Mahmood

Research Idea: This research is based on the premise that environmental courts do not contribute to peace merely through constitutional recognition of environmental rights, but rather when...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62901

Pages: 253-274
Conflict of Laws in Cross-Border Digital Transactions: Between National Legislation and International Standards

Thamer Y. Abdullah

Research Idea: This research examines the problem of conflict of laws in cross-border digital transactions arising from differences in national legislation and the multiplicity of...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.63075

Pages: 275-296
The Independence of Bodily Harm An Analytical Study

Maha R. Mohamad, Mohammed T. Qasim Al-Awjar

Research Idea: Bodily harm is one of the most significant forms of injury affecting individuals, alongside material and moral harm. It directly affects bodily integrity and gives rise to...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62871

Pages: 297-322
The reality of foreign direct investment in some developing countries and its impact on their agricultural exports for the period 1990-2023

قيس غزال, Ramya K. Al-Alaaf

Research Idea: Foreign direct investment (FDI) is defined as the investment of foreign funds in fixed capital assets in a particular country, the research problem is the nature of the...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.61895

Pages: 323-350
Sustainable Water Development in Iraq and Its Management Weaknesses

Saif A. Mustafa, Nizar S. Elyas Alqahwachi

Research Idea: This research examines sustainable water development and weaknesses in water management in Iraq. Achieving sustainability requires protecting natural water resources, including...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.63203

Pages: 351-376
Internal Public Debt and Its Impact on the Market Capitalization Index of Banks Listed on the Stock Exchange: Iraq as a Case Study (2005–2024)

Murtadha R. Salih

Research Idea: This research examines the legal basis on which the administration relies when directing administrative activity through oral orders. Such orders represent a manifestation of...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62205

Pages: 377-402
The Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants on the Development of the Digital Economy: A Dynamic Approach Using Panel GMM for Selected Countries

Wafi S. Suleiman Al-Suwaidi, Saif Al-Din M. Abdulqader , Rana N. Younis

This study examines the impact of key macroeconomic determinants on the development of the digital economy in a panel of emerging and developing countries—India, Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt,...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.63370

Pages: 403-422
Language Distribution in Al-Hamdaniyah District, Ninawa Province, Iraq

حكم غانم, إريك أنونبي

Iraq is a linguistically diverse country where languages from several language families are spoken. Prolonged political instability has led to internal displacement and migration, making it more...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i69.62785

Pages: 403-440