Jurnal Asia Pacific Studies

Aims & Scope

JAPS’s mission is to be a leading journal for elaborating concepts, methodologies, and issues in International Relations and Sustainable Development Goals within the Asia Pacific region and other related areas through interdisciplinary studies. JAPS is managed with the aim of becoming a high-quality, open-access journal through a rigorous peer-review process. JAPS primarily focuses on three core topics: Firstly , JAPS addresses various contemporary issues in international relations and sustainable development within bilateral, multilateral, and regional Asia Pacific contexts. It applies diverse concepts and theories from International Relations and other evolving Social Sciences. JAPS provides a platform for fostering synergy among various disciplines to support the goal of a safer, more peaceful, and sustainable future for nations in the Asia Pacific. Secondly , beyond conventional International Relations issues such as war and peace, the balance of power, and innovation competition, the challenges of sustainable development are increasingly evident for various Asia Pacific countries. Global climate change and its impacts, particularly rising temperatures leading to forest fires, sea-level rise, the threat of submerging islands in the South Pacific, as well as the challenges of regional and global cooperation and collaboration, pose distinct hurdles that demand immediate solutions. JAPS pays close attention to global commitments to sustainable development, especially for issues emerging in the Asia Pacific, ranging from the first to the seventeenth Sustainable Development Goal. Thirdly , discussing a region inherently involves discussing the communities residing within it. JAPS’s discourse is not limited to “hard power,” the dynamics of major powers, or strategic decision-making elites. JAPS also acknowledges “soft power” and grassroots communities whose contributions are often overlooked in the arena of international and global relations. Indigenous communities, civil society, women, children, and marginalized groups are integral to the inclusive Asia Pacific society that JAPS aims to build. Issues concerning refugees, human rights violations, human security, depopulation, and environmental degradation affecting community well-being are also within JAPS’s scope. In essence, the roles of civil society, women, and youth are crucial aspects in the development of a prosperous Asia Pacific region. Ultimately , in an increasingly complex world shaped by technological advancements, the existential interests of every nation, and relationships that are never free from hegemony and power, JAPS hopes to present valuable and beneficial insights, reflections, and recommendations for humanity in the Asia Pacific region.

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