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. 68 (2026): Regional Studies Journal, Vol. 20, No. 68

Regional Studies Journal, Vol. 20, No. 68

Published: 2026-04-01

Contents


Research Paper
Contemporary Developments in Bahraini Society A Historical Study

Mithaq kh. Jalloud

Research Idea : This research underscores the importance of the social dimension in understanding the structure and evolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, arguing that social dynamics are...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.56135

Governance of the Jordanian Decision Regarding Syrian Refugees and the New Phase's Implications

أماني غازي جرار

Research Idea: This study examines the governance of the Jordanian decision on the voluntary return of Syrian refugees amid European support and regional changes. It frames refugee return...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.49650

Pages: 27-38
Power and Rationality in American Political Discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian and Lebanese Conflict 2023-2024

Mohammad S. Mohmood Ahmad

Objectives: The research aims to identify the power and rationality of the political discourse, to monitor and explore the data of the political discourse of the American President (Joe Biden)...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.61280

Hybrid Warfare and Its Impact on International Stability: Counterstrategies Since 2014 (Selected Case Studies)

Basil M. Muhanna

Research Idea :   This research assumes that hybrid warfare is no longer a situational tactic but has evolved into a structural strategic framework that reshapes patterns of interaction...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.61550

Geostrategic Engineering of Power and Its Impact on U.S. Military Deployment: A Lebensraum Theory Approach

Mohamed M. Fathi

Research Idea : This research introduces geostrategic engineering of power as an emerging analytical framework in contemporary strategic studies, grounded in Lebensraum (vital space) theory....

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.61553

BRICS’ Role in Strengthening International Cooperation: An Institutional Liberalist Analysis

Maha A. Ibrahim

Research Idea: This research examines one of the most significant contemporary international phenomena: the emergence and development of the BRICS bloc. The bloc reflects the aspiration of...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.60388

Pages: 127-148
Israeli War on Gaza and Its Impact on Transformations in Global Public Opinion After 2023

Dhahir A. Alwan, Gazwan K. Darwish

Research Idea: This research examines the structural transformations in global public opinion following the 2023 war in Gaza. It analyzes the implications of these shifts for the political...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.60379

Pages: 149-168
U.S. Think Tanks and Their Role in Public Policymaking

Salah A. Ali, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahmood A. Hamdu

Research Idea: Research and study centers are informal institutions that conduct research and provide solutions to the problems and issues facing the decision-maker, as well as work to bridge...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v19i66.49434

Pages: 169-190
The legal basis for verbal administrative orders (a comparative study)

Rana E. Aied

Research idea: Verbal administrative orders are among the most important topics within the scope of administrative law due to their connection to the legality of administrative work and the...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.61305

Pages: 191-220
The Impact of Realist Theory in International Relations on Compliance with International Law: Human Rights as an Example

Fanar T. yaseen, Ahmad A. Jaafar

Research Idea: International law is one of the most frictional and politically affected laws, and is often criticized for being subject to politics, due to its nature and specificity, as it is...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.53933

Pages: 221-248
Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of Public Debt Financing Risks on the Budget Deficit in Iraq for the Period 1990–2024

Azad F. Farhan, Hashim M. Al-Argoob

Research idea: The study measures and analyzes the impact of public debt financing risks on the budget deficit in Iraq over the period 1990–2024, against the backdrop of a fragile,...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i67.53782

Pages: 249-276
Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Transformation of Accounting under Electronic Payment Systems in Government Institutions

Doaa A. Yonus, SuhaY. Ali

Research Idea: This research investigates the challenges and opportunities facing the digital transformation of accounting through electronic payment systems in government institutions,...

DOI: 10.33899/rsj.v20i68.60540

Pages: 277-306