Regional Studies Journal
Published: 2026-10-01
Contents
Research Paper
The Strategic Significance of Rare Earth Minerals and Their Role in the Technical and Military Industries
Luqman O. Mahmood Alnuaimy, Mohamed A. Younis Al_Obaidy, Imad K. Ibrahim, Nema S. Srour
Research Idea: The research examines the vital role of rare earth elements in high-technology and military industries, particularly in renewable energy, defense, and technological...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63908
Shifts in the Global Balance of Power (2021–2024) The AUKUS Alliance as a Case Study
Nisreen R. Shanshol Alazzawi
Research Idea: Established in 2021, the AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, represents a significant strategic initiative aimed primarily at...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.54062
The Dialectical Relationship between Strategic Studies and International Relations and Its Impact on the Dynamics of International Politics: A Theoretical and Applied Study
ابراهيم عبيد, doctor
Research Idea: This research analyzes the relationship between strategic studies and international relations in terms of mutual influence and the extent of integration and differentiation...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63674
American Policy toward Angola since 2002
Mustafa I. Salman Alshammari
Research Idea: U.S. policy toward Angola underwent significant changes after 2002, following the end of the Angolan Civil War, which lasted 27 years, from 1975 to 2002. Cooperation between...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64427
French Influence in Central and West Africa after 2020: Future Prospects in Light of Military Coups
Mohammed Z. Abdulkareem
Research Idea: A wave of military coups occurred in several Central and West African countries beginning in 2020, amid generally deteriorating conditions. These coups brought to power...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63375
A Critical Analysis of Western Rationalist Foundations in International Relations: The Shift from Positivism to Post-Positivism in the Copenhagen School
Khalid A. Sahib Alrammahi
Research Idea: This research stems from a critical epistemological review of the Copenhagen School in security studies and examines the extent to which it has developed an epistemological...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64163
Artificial Intelligence as a Tool of Soft Power among Major Powers
Zainab Mahmood Rasheed
Research Idea: This research examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the structure and practice of soft power through a comparative analysis of the United States, China, and...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v21i71.63548
Political Change in Syria and Its Implications for Turkish Foreign Policy Orientations after 2024
Ahmad E. Mohamed
Research Idea: This research examines the radical shift in Turkish foreign policy toward Syria after 2011, tracing its movement from the “zero problems” policy to direct military...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63859
The Use of Telecommunications Companies in Contemporary International Conflicts: SpaceX as a Case Study
Mustafa AL_Foaad
Research Idea : SpaceX has emerged as an important contributor to the changing cybersecurity landscape amid contemporary international conflicts, not simply because it operates a global...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63856
The Principle of Equal Access to Public Employment: A Comparative Study
Zahraa IH. Ibarahim Alqazzaz
Research Idea : The principle of equality is a fundamental constitutional principle and a cornerstone of any democratic society. It also underpins the administrative system of the state...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64872
International Protection of the Rights of Future Generations
Fanar T. yaseen
Research Idea : The rights of future generations constitute an essential component of human rights. Growing international attention to these rights has obliged states to adopt measures to...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63916
Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of the Budget Deficit in the Money Supply in the Iraqi Economy for the Period (2000–2024)
فاطمة إبراهيم خلف, Rafah A. Najem, Montaha . A. Hamid
Research Idea : The Iraqi economy faces chronic structural imbalances arising from its rentier nature and fluctuations in the public budget deficit, amid challenges related to managing...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63395
The Applicability of IFRS 18 in Enhancing Financial Disclosure
هالة عبد الهادي يحيى الصائغ, منال ناجي صالح, رغد هاشم يحيى
Research Idea : The requirements of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS 18) represent a structural shift in financial reporting and disclosure, reducing inconsistencies in the...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64316
The Impact of AI-Enhanced Predictive Maintenance on Operational Cost Reduction: The Moderating Role of Kaizen—An Exploratory Study
انتصار صابر نوري الجبوري, Rabab A. Shihab Alabadi
Research Idea : AI-enhanced predictive maintenance is a modern approach that facilitates the early prediction of faults, reduces unplanned downtime, and minimizes resource waste, thereby...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64741
The Role of Auditors in Limiting Greenwashing in ESG Reporting: An Exploratory Study
Waad H. Shlash Hamad
Research Idea : The research is motivated by the growing global and local adoption of ESG standards and sustainability reporting, accompanied by the emergence of greenwashing and the...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64264
The Role of Cybersecurity Measures in Protecting Accounting Information Systems: An Exploratory Study of a Sample of Banks
Harith Rashid Hamdoon, اياد سالم خضر
Research Idea : The research examines the impact of cybersecurity measures on the protection of accounting information systems from the perspective of accountants working in selected...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.64623
Emotional Neglect and Chronic Psychological Stress in the Family: Effects on Children’s Mental and Behavioral Health in the Context of the Syrian Crisis
Dojanah J. Mohammed, Ahmad Abdulkareem Shaaban
Research Idea : This research examines emotional neglect and chronic parental psychological stress within the family and their association with the psychological and behavioral health of...
DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i70.63379
