Acta Universitatis Danubius. Relationes Internationales

Analysis of International Conflicts in Global Politics

Toma-Ciobanu Roxana Maria — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article explores the complex dynamics of international conflicts in contemporary global politics, analyzing the economic, political, ethnic, and geopolitical factors that contribute to the outbreak and escalation of these conflicts. In a global context marked by economic interdependence and geopolitical shifts, such as the rise of regional powers like China and Russia, international conflicts are no longer confined to traditional state rivalries but are amplified by non-state actors and emerging technologies, such as drones and cyberattacks. The article highlights the crucial role of international organizations, such as the UN and NATO, in managing and resolving conflicts, but also underscores the limitations of these structures in the face of asymmetric conflicts or hybrid wars. It examines how economic sanctions, energy crises, and forced migration affect not only the directly involved states but also global stability. The main conclusion of the research is that a more flexible and multidimensional approach, based on preventive diplomacy, economic development, and international cooperation, is essential for preventing and effectively managing international conflicts in the rapidly changing global order. The analysis offers new perspectives on how international conflicts can be understood and addressed, emphasizing the interaction between deep-rooted causes and recent developments in the technological and geopolitical spheres.

The Abuse of Diplomatic Immunity: Examining Cases and Implications for International Relations – A Research.

Junaid Sattar Butt — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The research aims to critically analyze the instances and consequences of the misuse of diplomatic immunity in modern international relations. Diplomatic immunity, a fundamental principle of international law, is designed to protect diplomats and consular agents from legal prosecution and ensure the smooth functioning of international relations. However, its abuse—ranging from criminal activity to human rights violations—has raised concerns about accountability and fairness in the global community. This study seeks to investigate the underlying causes and consequences of such abuses, exploring how diplomatic immunity has been exploited by diplomats to shield themselves from prosecution for unlawful actions. It examines several high-profile cases where immunity has been invoked in controversial contexts, including human trafficking, corruption, and violent crimes, and the subsequent international responses. The objectives of the project include: (1) Identifying key instances where diplomatic immunity has been misused, (2) Analyzing the legal and political frameworks that enable such abuses, (3) Assessing the impact of diplomatic immunity abuse on the credibility of international law, and (4) Proposing potential reforms to ensure a more balanced application of diplomatic immunity. The scope of the research encompasses case studies from various geopolitical regions and diplomatic missions, reflecting diverse legal and cultural contexts. The methodology applied combines qualitative and comparative analysis. Legal case studies, official reports, and diplomatic records are analyzed to identify patterns of abuse. In-depth interviews with legal scholars, diplomats, and international law experts will supplement the analysis, offering a nuanced understanding of the implications for international relations. This study aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on diplomatic immunity, with an emphasis on promoting reforms that protect both diplomatic privileges and the principles of justice and accountability in international relations.

Globalization and Economic Growth in China

Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi, Misery M. Sikwela, Wisdom Okere — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Asian continent is rapidly becoming the global economy's nerve centre. It is possible that by 2040, the area would be responsible for more than 40% of world consumption and over half of global GDP. Meanwhile, the Chinese economy is the biggest in the Asian region, against this backdrop, the study estimates how globalization and its spillovers have affected economic growth in China over the period of 1990 and 2021. The study utilized FMOLS as its technique of estimation in analyzing the objective of the study with the following conclusion; trade openness had a positive and significant relationship with economic growth in China. The number of Chinese residents who have access to internet had both positive and significant relationship with the country`s economic growth. Though, FDI had a positive relationship with Chinese economic growth but the relationship is insignificant. However, remittances and number of people who have access to electricity had a positive but non-significant relationship with economic growth in China. Therefore, globalisation has benefited the Chinese economic growth positively in such a way that trade openness contributed a significant impact but the impact of FDI is not significant. Therefore, the policymakers in China should sustain a continuous opening of the Chinese economic to international trade. In the same vein, more inflows of FDI into China should be facilitated by Chinese government policies via the provision investment climate environment.