Research Papers

Prof. Habib Al Badawi The Architecture of Misunderstanding The “Partner City” initiative, conceived as a cornerstone of Japan’s soft diplomatic engagement with Africa through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), represented an ambitious yet fundamentally modest vision of international cooperation. By establishing formal partnerships between four Japanese municipalities—Nagai, Kisarazu, Sanjo, and Imabari—and the …

From Partnership to Panic: How Misinformation Distorted Japan’s Africa City Initiative (TICAD 9) Read More »

By Prof. Habib Badawi ( [email protected] ) Mr. Abed Mougharbel ([email protected] ) Introduction The reimagining of the US federal government through corporate paradigms represents one of the most significant transformations in American public administration since the Progressive Era. This shift extends beyond mere operational efficiency to encompass fundamental changes in organizational structure, stakeholder relationships, and democratic …

The US Federal Government Running Like A Corporation:  Transformation of Democratic Governance in the Corporate Age Read More »

By Nandan Trivedi 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Global Significance of Biotechnology One of the most revolutionary sciences of the 21st century, biotechnology has been capable of completely changing the economic and social landscapes of various key industries: energy, agriculture, health, and environmental sustainability. Biotechnology gives creative solutions to the challenges of food security, climate change, …

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The Evolving Dialectic of Obamaism and Trumpism in Contemporary Political Discourse By Habib Al-Badawi Introduction The emergence of Obamaism and Trumpism as competing political philosophies marks a critical juncture in American political development, representing what Sundquist (1983) identifies as a potential “sixth party system” in American politics. These movements embody fundamentally different visions of American …

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By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Abstract This “research note” examines the strategic challenges faced by China, considering the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2024. It analyzes the complex interplay of domestic politics, economic interdependence, and geopolitical dynamics that shape Beijing’s foreign policy calculations. The study argues that the prospect of a …

The End of Complacency: China’s Strategic Recalibration in Anticipation of a Potential Trump Presidency Read More »