Recognizing the increasing importance of the globalization process, the most recent issue of the Journal focused on arguments surrounding the universality of human rights and analysis of the factors underlying diplomatic efforts to influence humanitarian issues.
Spring 2008 - Globalization of Human Rights
Includes a paper by former United States Ambassador J.D. Bindenagel on conflict diamonds and the battle against genocide.The Northwestern Journal of International Affairs is currently accepting submissions for its forthcoming Spring 2009 issue. The Journal accepts academic articles, manuscripts and theses submitted by scholars and students representing a wide variety of fields. We ask that submitted works be in standard MLA or CMS format and be no longer than 10,000 words to be considered for publication.
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About NJIA
Founded in 1997, the Northwestern Journal of International Affairs (NJIA) is an endowed, undergraduate research journal that seeks to raise awareness and expand knowledge of contemporary topics in global affairs. The Journal accepts exceptional research including academic articles, co-authored papers and theses submitted by scholars, experts, and students of relevant fields, both nationally and internationally.
An issue exploring international efforts to promote democracy in Haiti and claims for and against the necessity of torture. Inclues an interview with the President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on the future of U.S. global leadership.
Winter 2007An issue which examines how international actors choose to respond to crisis and the methods they employ
to confront them.