About
The Center for International Relations and International Security publishes a journal at least once yearly. The journal is peer-reviewed, and researchers are free to submit their work to be published regardless of membership status. CIRIS does not charge any fee's for submission and publication.
The Panoply Journal prides itself on publishing articles about international relations and international security from students and professionals worldwide. The word "panoply" comes from the Greek "πανοπλία" and refers to the full armor of the hoplite soldier in ancient Greek times. Students of international relations will most likely have stumbled on the word in the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.
The Panoply Journal is published at the Library of Congress under ISSN: 2766-2594 and is accessible for free and can be downloaded and shared from our website.
Announcements
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02/15/2025
Call for papers 2025
"Soft Power and Human Rights: The Geopolitical Impact of Financial Initiatives by the US, China, and the EU" Theme Overview:
In today’s global landscape, financial aid, development funding, and economic partnerships have become powerful tools of soft power, allowing nations and political blocs to exert influence without direct military intervention. The strategic allocation of funds through institutions such as USAID (United States Agency for International Development), China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and the European Union’s Global Gateway raises critical questions about how financial initiatives shape human rights, governance, and sovereignty worldwide.
This year’s edition of Panoply Journal will explore the interplay between geopolitics, finance, corporate vs. state interests, human trafficking, and the impact of COVID-19 on human rights, examining how economic statecraft and financial influence impact political systems and civil rights in recipient nations.
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12/08/2024
DOI's and other updates
We are pleased to announce that starting this year, Panoply Journal will implement Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for all articles. This will include the current rolling edition of the journal, ensuring long-term accessibility and precise citation for all published work.
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01/30/2024
Call for papers 2024
The Center for International Relations and International Security (CIRIS) is excited to announce the Call for Papers for the 2024 edition of the Panoply Journal. As a leading platform dedicated to illuminating the complexities of global diplomacy and security, we invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute their insightful analyses and perspectives.
Theme for 2024: "Navigating New Frontiers and old legacies in Global Relations"
Volume 6Panoply Journal
Issue description
Soft Power and Human Rights: The Geopolitical Impact of Financial Initiatives by the US, China, and the EU
In today’s global landscape, financial aid, development funding, and economic partnerships have become powerful tools of soft power, allowing n ... See the full issue