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-The STEAR Digital Policy Journal-

Our Digital Policy Journal is the beating heart of STEAR, publishing articles on current affairs and foreign policy opinion pieces between 1,000-1,500 words in length. We are looking for original work, offering novel insights and taking a specific and well-argued standpoint that contributes to collaborative and fruitful discussion.

We accept ad-hoc submissions as well as contributions from our regular writers. Please send your articles to our Editor-in-Chief (steareditor@gmail.com) together with a short summary of your writing and a fifty-word biography about yourself.

Japan's Child Abduction Issue and the Harmonization of International Law

Lina Atelj

a day ago
5 min

Japan's Child Abduction Issue and the Harmonization of International Law

One of the positive influences of globalization has been the possibility of multicultural relationships and marriages. Unfortunately,...

Forgotten States in International Relations: Rediscovering the Heart of the Eurasian Landmass

Krista Tammila

5 days ago
7 min

Forgotten States in International Relations: Rediscovering the Heart of the Eurasian Landmass

Introduction Let us start by asking a simple question: What are the most important states in the international system today? Many would...

The Syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan

Krista Tammila

Aug 4
6 min

The Syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan

Introduction Japan is a nation rich in culture, one that is constantly developing yet which has nonetheless succeeded at remaining true...

Indigenous Legacy: The Formosan Languages of Taiwan

Elisa Lenker

Jul 23
5 min

Indigenous Legacy: The Formosan Languages of Taiwan

Lokah su'ga! Mihumisang! Aveoveoyx! Akokay! Djavadjavai! Nga’ ay ho! These are all different ways to say hello and greet someone in...