Showing papers in "Journal of International Relations in 2022"
TL;DR: The emphasis placed by Bangladesh, as the current Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), on "Harnessing the opportunities of Indian Ocean sustainably for inclusive development" resonates well with the challenge of the Anthropocene and demands attention from both scholars and practioners in the South Asian IR community as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The emphasis placed by Bangladesh, as the current Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), on ‘Harnessing the opportunities of the Indian Ocean sustainably for inclusive development’, resonates well with the challenge of the Anthropocene, and demands attention from both scholars and practioners in the South Asian IR community. It
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TL;DR: The lack of regionalism in South Asia, despite having many political, economic and ecological commonalities and being home to almost two billion human population of the world, was examined in this paper .
Abstract: The paper examines the lack of regionalism in South Asia, despite having many political, economic and ecological commonalities and being home to almost two billion human population of the world. Mutual distrust between the two of major actors of the region, i.e., Pakistan and India, were perhaps the major stumbling blocks. The SAARC process envisioned and carried forward by Bangladesh was the path-breaking in this regard. SAARC has remained dormant for quite a while and critiques are quick to write its obituary. But the relevance and the spirit of SAARC underlined by the spirit of cooperation came in life during the pandemic period when the Indian Premier proposed to address the pandemic crisis under the aegis of SAARC. This was again reiterated by Bangladeshi Prime Minister during the ten-day observance of the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation and fifty years
TL;DR: In this paper , the translation of message terms in Qur'anic translation of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Republic of Indonesia is analyzed through three steps: analyzing the context, determining indicators of key word, and exploring the implication of indicator in communication activities.
Abstract: Purpose: This paper critically examines the translation of message terms in Qur’anic Translation of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Republic of Indonesia.
Methodology: The writers analyzed the case through three steps. The first step, is analyzing the context. The context covers people who involved in the process of communication; communicator, communicant, and communication environment. The second step, is analyzing key word of communication, especially to look for its derivation and its denotative meaning. The third step, is determining the indicators of key word. Finally, is exploring the implication of indicator in communication activities.
Result: The study result shows that some translations of the terms are difficult to understand due to illogical use of Indonesian language. Moreover, some translations of the term do not refer the context of the verse. In addition, some translations of the term are overlapped. These translations do not reflect Qur’an-based communication and eventually do not support the integration of religion and science.
Recommendation: New translation based on a good Indonesian language, context of verse and refers to communication studies will produce a better understanding of Qur’anic verses of communication. Moreover, it is recommended to use translations of key words that writers offer in this paper as an alternative. In addition, giving footnote for key words is another alternative that should be considered by translator team.
TL;DR: The authors reviewed four essays in International Relations (IR) each of which provides an influential theoretical perspective on the global order and argued that the common interests among the states are the prerequisites for forming the order.
Abstract: This article reviews four writings in International Relations (IR) each of which provides an influential theoretical perspective on the global order. The first text, authored by Hedley Bull, marked a sharp departure from the dominant realist school of thought. Bull’s concept of the society of states maintains an international order by common interests based on a set of primary or universal goals. He argues that the common interests among the states are the prerequisites for forming the order. The second book, authored by Alexander Wendt, offers a ground-breaking meta-theory of constructivism. Wendt contends that inter-ª
TL;DR: In this article , the authors examined the impact of foreign aid on economic growth in Kenya using a descriptive research technique and a time series approach to track economic growth for 41 years, from the year 1980 to 2020.
Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the impact of foreign aid on economic growth in Kenya.
Methodology: The study used a descriptive research technique and a time series approach to track economic growth in Kenya for 41 years, from the year 1980 to 2020. The study also adopted a census survey to collect secondary data by use of a secondary time series data template from the World Bank and KNBS databases in Kenya for the period 1980 to 2020. The collected data was edited, coded and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS).
Findings: The results of the study revealed that ODA, emergency & food aid, debt forgiveness and technical cooperation had a positive and significant relationship with economic growth(GDP). In addition, ODA, emergency & food aid and debt forgiveness have a positive and significant impact on economic growth. However, technical cooperation had a negative and no significant impact on economic growth in Kenya
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that financial policymakers should come up with better strategies on the management of the foreign aid funds so as to ensure they are efficiently utilized. Financial policy makers should also consider foreign donors who can offer debt forgiveness aid since it will help Kenya in managing and reducing its debts.
TL;DR: Despite the fact that the United States took an opposite stand on the question of independence of Bangladesh, the relationship started developing since the US recognition to Bangladesh in 1972 and most of the governments of Bangladesh under different political regimes intended to remain in good terms with the US as discussed by the authors .
Abstract: Despite the fact that the United States took an opposite stand on the question of independence of Bangladesh, the relationship started developing since the US recognition to Bangladesh in 1972. Apart from few exceptions, most of the governments of Bangladesh under different political regimes intended to remain in good terms with the US. However, the relationships have not always been an ascending one as Bangladesh used to remain secondary concern for US foreign policy preferences. It is after the calamitous event of 9/11 that brought
TL;DR: The signing of $2.5 billion ODA in June 2019 indicated that Japan desired Bangladesh in this connectivity plan and despite the size of Japanese assistance to Bangladesh, the latter suffers from a hefty trade deficit with the country as mentioned in this paper .
Abstract: Japan, under the aegis of the hybrid ‘Free and Open Indo-pacific’ regional order, plans to enhance ‘connectivity’ between Asia and Africa to promote security and macroeconomic stability across these regions. The signing of $2.5 billion ODA in June 2019 indicated that Japan desired Bangladesh in this connectivity plan. Despite the size of Japanese assistance to Bangladesh, the latter suffers from a hefty trade deficit with the country. Poor investment rating due to weak administration, poor infrastructure, lack of transparency hinders the
TL;DR: Tawba bin Humayyir bin Hazim or Hazin, or John or Sufyan , bin Ka’b bin Khafaja bin Amr bin Aqeel bin Ka'b bin Rabi'a bin Amir bin Sa'sa'h, Abo Harb the famous poet as discussed by the authors .
Abstract: Tawba bin Humayyir bin Hazim or Hazin, or John or Sufyan , bin Ka’b bin Khafaja bin Amr bin Aqeel bin Ka’b bin Rabi’a bin Amir bin Sa’sa’h, Abo Harb the famous poet. His mother is Zubayda. He is well-known for his love to Layla Al-Akheeliyya to whom he proposed, but her father refused him and married her to another man after which he set out writing poetry which resulted with his fame as the lover of Layla
TL;DR: In this article , a South Asian perspective on the development of intelligence studies in the global North and why it has stagnated in the Global South is presented by employing a mixed method strategy.
Abstract: How has the study of intelligence evolved in the global North and why has it stagnated in the global South? This paper offers a South Asian perspective by employing a mixed method strategy. It argues that the academic and professional communities in the global North have contributed to the development of Intelligence Studies by teaching a wide variety of core and elective courses and publishing their research on historical and contemporary issues in relevant journals. While the South Asian academia has a rich tradition of IR and Security Studies programmes, a
TL;DR: In this paper , a structured-focused study was conducted to investigate why Bangladesh's regional integrative efforts sputtered more than resonate, and will its sought-after Southeast Asian trade linkages stem from what is on the table than off of it.
Abstract: Why have Bangladesh’s regional integrative efforts sputtered more than resonate? Will its sought-after Southeast Asian trade linkages stem from what is on the table than off of it? A structured-focused study 1 , utilizing methods both case 2 and comparative 3 , applies neo-functional and regional integration tenets 4 , to the country’s diplomatic neighbourhood forays, before probing possible future trajectories. Preliminary findings elevate exogenous (not necessarily external) constraints and interdependent relations 5 , more than endogenous and integrative. Among the constraints: (a) Bangladesh’s export rigidities and the stubbornness to diversify consumption patterns; (b) infrastructural deficiencies impeding the necessary flows for regional growth; (c) security considerations impinging progress, limiting partner possibilities; and (d) mostly the absence of any south-south exchange weltanschauung to fall back upon.
TL;DR: For a large section of these people at risk, migration appears to be a viable exit strategy; states frequently perceive foreign workers, refugees and travellers as threats to their sovereignty, development as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The end of the Cold War renewed optimism that states would embrace liberal principles for addressing the challenges to the survival, livelihood and dignity of people. 1 In reality, however, the 21 st century beholds protracted political crises, violent conflicts, persistent poverty and deadly pandemics disrupting the lives of millions, mostly in the non-western countries of the world. While for a large section of these people at risk, migration appears to be a viable exit strategy; states frequently perceive foreign workers, refugees and travellers as threats to their sovereignty, development