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Open Journal of Political Science (OJPS) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in political science. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of p…
Leshan Naisho
Using a mixed-methods approach combining econometric analysis, scenario modeling, and industry case studies, and drawing from comprehensive datasets including government statistics, industry reports, and academic research, this study examines the critical rol…
Reem Zeyad Arif
As of today, democracy in Iraq is still in its early stages of development, with the progress of the regime being judged through a static and idealistic view of what democracy should be, neglecting the minor details that are bending the progress of the democr…
Olivia Gumbo
The main purpose of the paper is to identify the role of philanthropy in influencing public policy. Philanthropy in Zimbabwe varies from international foundations or donors, private companies, individuals in and outside the country and community-led networks/…
Bowen Song, Yuanhao Tian
This paper examines the foreign relations and international impact of the Taliban during their first period of rule from 1996 to 2001, focusing on interactions with global and regional powers amid the backdrop of the Afghan Civil War. The Taliban’s rise to po…
Mohammad Ibrahim, 1 1, 1 1
Liberty and social equity thrive under systems that empower governments to implement reforms and encourage public participation in nation-building, which democracy facilitates. South Asia and Latin American countries were colonized by European powers, which i…
Miyar Ezekiel De’Nyok
The state fragility poses a causal consequentialism on the political will and commitment for good governance, capacity to reduce and mitigate poverty, and inclusive plan to innovate development and safeguard security. This study investigates the effects of st…
Jacqueline Fendt
Design thinking has gained prominence as an innovative, human-centered methodology for addressing complex problems across disciplines. Despite its widespread application in fields such as business and education, its potential as a research tool in political s…
Avery Li
In recent decades, the United States has struggled with economic inequality and stratification that has persisted at concerning levels despite the modern enforced progressive income tax. While the current tax system theoretically aims to fairly tax each level…
Wenqi Chen
Currently, global commodity prices are fluctuating wildly, and the global supply chain has experienced multiple disruptions, highlighting its vulnerability and backwardness. This has further intensified issues such as global food and energy security. At the 2…
Ronald E. Puhek
The contemporary disorder in government and politics cannot be understood without attention to its roots in the prevailing culture. Specifically, we must grasp the way knowledge has been afflicted by the rise of artificial intelligence and the decline in the…
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Open Journal of Political Science (OJPS) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in political science. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of p… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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