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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…
Joseph Kwabena Manboah-Rockson, Frank Kannigenye Teng-Zeng, Tanko Daniel Dawda
This research paper explores the potential that BRICS or BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have in providing an alternative angle of analysis to the Western centrism that dominates the world order. BRICS is presented as a heterogeneous g…
Yang Liu
Since ancient times, the Balkan Peninsula has been a key crossroads between Europe and Asia. Its strategic location at the junction of the Asia-Europe plate has made it a significant area of interest for geopolitical analysts. Serbia, situated at the center o…
Neophitos Economides
The paper examines the problem of the legitimacy of the political authority and provides an adequate response towards the arguments of the political and philosophical anarchism. The proposed definition of legitimacy encourages all people to take part in the p…
Strinivasan Soondrasan Pillay, Eustache Tanzala Kikasu
Since municipalities oversee resources, policies, and laws governing a specific area and, ultimately, the welfare of its residents, they can play a special role in advancing solutions. South African municipalities, particularly those in KwaZulu-Natal province…
Fahad Al Mojil
The essay delves into the multifaceted role of borders in international relations, citing the US-Mexico conflict and the EU’s Schengen Agreement as contrasting examples. It explores economic, social, and political implications, acknowledging both positive imp…
Elvis Williams Mbwoge
Several studies have pointed out that youths significantly contribute to society’s development and progress. Thus, this article discusses the extent to which youths, who make up almost 60% of Cameroon’s population, although having been put at the…
Betao Ngoma Mushinda, Georges Olemanu Lohalo, Lofembe Benkenya, Piaget Mpoto Balebo, Josephine Gibemba Mbuku, Kajir Diur, Prosper Kitende Koko, James Ndinawe, Melese Tadele Eshete, Kassim Badru Moh’d, Scheel Mutombo Kianga, Rodrick Masenga Mbaku, Atukwase Halima, Ngabu Bura, 1 1
For almost two decades, China has presented itself as a leading power on the international arena, moving very quickly from an emerging power to a real superpower, ambitioning for the first place by 2049. Perfectly reconciling a pragmatic policy, embodied by t…
Huilin Zhang
Nowadays, the analysis of the process of public policy implementation is an extremely important issue in political science. Policy failure means that the policy cannot play its due role. It means the waste of resource input, and it also means that it will hav…
Emmanuel E. Obuah, George B. L. Komi
This study assesses the relationship between Africa and India from the 15<sup>th</sup> to the 21<sup>st</sup> century. The main objective here demonstrates that the basis of their relationship was commerce, which started before Europeans showed up on either c…
Reham ElMorally
In the pursuit of gender equity in politics, the application of gender quotas has emerged as a prominent strategy, driven by international organizations and NGOs. This paper critically examines the limitations of gender quotas within the specific context of E…
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