Journal of International and Public Affairs

As 2020 draws to a close, it is important to look back on what we've done. In our first ever year-in-review, we highlight a few things that we have accomplished this year.

We thank you for your continuous support, and hope to do even more in 2021!

🇲🇾 Systems & Society: Malaysia Part 1 🇲🇾
Introducing Malaysia this October with a brief summary of its political and electoral system. Look out for Part 2, which will take a closer look at the key issues Malaysia faces in 2020.

The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is pleased to announce the launch of our third issue.

This issue features the work of nineteen undergraduate writers from various universities.

We really appreciate all the efforts from our writers and editors, and the Community & Partnerships team who were involved in this issue.

To access these articles, visit www.jipasg.org.

PUBLICATION TIMELINE
Vol. 2 No. 1: The Litmus Test of Existing Systems

To our current and prospective applicants, the timeline for publication will be as detailed below. As always, drop us a DM or email to [email protected] if you have any enquiries about the publication schedule.

To our current and prospective applicants, the timeline for publication will be as detailed above. As always, drop us a DM or email to [email protected] if you have any enquiries about the publication schedule.

As there have been many enquiries regarding submissions in the past week, the submissions deadline for the upcoming issue has been extended to 26 June, 2359 to provide authors with more time to review and update their pieces prior to submission.

For students who were interested in submitting a piece but had insufficient time to draft a proposal previously, we hope this extension finds you well too!

As always, we look forward to reading everyone's research proposals and articles!

CALLING FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Vol. 2 No. 1: The Litmus Test of Existing Systems

The Journal of International and Public Affairs is a student-led publication for undergraduate scholarship. We are calling for contributions to our next issue, which will centre around contemporary crises and what they spell for our current systems.

With the submission deadline around the corner, here are the guidelines for submission. More details can be found in our Submissions Handbook:
https://tinyurl.com/jipasghandbook

Students who are interested to contribute may apply here: https://forms.gle/HtUs7Cg3rw57PsUJ9

Applications close 26 June 2020 at 2359.

Got a question?
Email us at [email protected], or DM us on Instagram .

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Vol. 2 No. 1: The Litmus Test of Existing Systems

The Journal of International and Public Affairs is a student-led publication for undergraduate scholarship. We are calling for contributions to our next issue, which will centre around contemporary crises and what they spell for our current systems.

You may submit the following for consideration:
• Completed research articles (max. 7,000 words); or
• Research proposals, which should be capped at two pages and present the following: 1) title; 2) abstract; and 3) background, problem statement, research question and aim(s) of the study.

All research articles or proposals should relate to the issue’s theme.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
• The intersections between contemporary crises or their solutions
• The fitness of current political systems, power structures or legal institutions for a world in crisis
• Social justice, the marketisation of society, and the treatment of vulnerable, marginalised or disenfranchised populations
• Economic systems, ideologies or policies for resilient and sustainable economies
• The ethics of data governance, monetisation and exploitation
• The role of the media in a post-truth and highly connected world

Students who are interested to contribute may apply here: https://forms.gle/HtUs7Cg3rw57PsUJ9

Applications close 26 June 2020 at 2359.

Got a question? Email us at [email protected].

The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is looking for dedicated undergraduates with keen interest in public affairs and an appreciation of academic research. The following positions are available as the journal embarks on its next phase of development:
• Editors
• Marketing Director
• Design Executives
• Community & Partnerships Director

The ideal candidate would:
• Be a current undergraduate from a Singapore university. Students are advised to apply only after they have completed their freshman year.
• Be able to commit to JIPA for at least one academic year.
• Have a keen interest in policy, politics, and/or current affairs.

If this sounds like you, visit https://lnkd.in/f2nYVfC for more details regarding the respective positions. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/fYupdui.

For more information about JIPA, visit www.jipasg.org.

The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is pleased to announce the launch of our second issue, centred around the theme of Singapore's Public Policy.

This issue features the work of nine undergraduate writers from various universities, namely Singapore Management University, National University of Singapore, Yale-NUS College, and University of Oxford. To access these articles, visit www.jipasg.org.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the writers and editors who have contributed to this issue.

We will be unveiling the next issue theme and calling for submissions sometime in June, so stay tuned!

The Singapore Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) is the first annual intercollegiate academic research conference for undergraduates in Singapore. It is jointly organised and represented by four of Singapore's public universities, namely NUS, Yale-NUS, NTU and SMU, and will be the largest and most diverse academic research conference for undergraduates. The Journal of International and Public Affairs is proud to be one of the organisers of SURC 2019.

SURC 2019 invites submissions of either research proposals or completed academic papers for consideration. All research topics must be related to at least one of the three themes: Capital, Culture, or Climate.

Call for submissions closes on 21 May 2019, 2359 hrs. For more information, visit www.surconference.com.

The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is looking for dedicated undergraduate editors with an appreciation of academic research. Editors will work closely with their assigned writers to plan, review, and edit content. The goal is to deliver informative and engaging issues biannually.

The ideal candidate would:

* Be a current undergraduate from a Singapore university. Students are advised to apply only after they have completed their freshman year.

* Be able to commit to JIPA for at least one academic semester.

* Have a keen interest in policy, politics, and/or current affairs. Being a candidate for a degree or a major in related fields such as Political Science, PLE/PPE, or Public Policy is an advantage but not a necessity.

* Possess an excellent command of written English.

* Be familiar with the style of academic writing and research methods. Experience with citation tools such as Zotero is a plus.

For more information, visit www.jipasg.org/editors.
To apply, visit https://bit.ly/2PARk2l.

Interested in policy issues and the future of national development? Have your say on Singapore's Public Policy in our next issue. Applications close tomorrow at 1100hrs!

Visit www.jipasg.org/writers for more information.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Vol. 1 No. 2: Singapore’s Public Policy

In the next issue, we look inwards. The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is now calling for contributions from undergraduates on the theme of Singapore’s Public Policy.

As Singapore moves into the next 50 years of development, our policymakers will be faced with increasingly complex challenges. These include inequality, an ageing population, and the future of work. Negotiating these will require both a detailed evaluation of current policies and a boldness to innovate new ones. Now, JIPA invites you to have your say.

Contributions may take the form of an essay, an explainer or a commentary.

To apply, email us at [email protected] and submit two writing samples on any topic, with the following details*:

1. Full Name
2. University and Year
3. Degree and Major(s), if applicable
4. Research Interests

More information on the application process may be found at www.jipasg.org/writers.

*For returning writers, simply email us to express your interest in contributing to the issue.

Applications close 13 January, 1100hrs.

Following a significant leadership transition within the PAP last year, political analysts have noted the prospect of the 13th General Election being held towards the end of 2019. 4G leaders will be watched closely as they aim to tackle a host of hot button issues, including education and social mobility, cost of living, and the ongoing disputes with Malaysia.

Have your say in our next issue: the Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is now calling for contributions from undergraduates on the theme of Singapore’s Public Policy.

To apply, email us at [email protected] and submit two writing samples on any topic, with the following details*:

1. Full Name
2. University and Year
3. Degree and Major(s), if applicable
4. Research Interests

More information on the application process may be found at www.jipasg.org/writers.

*For returning writers, simply email us to express your interest in contributing to the issue.

Applications close 13 January, 1100hrs.

Look Ahead 2019: Politics — a key year for leadership transition, possible GE on the cards SINGAPORE — Against the backdrop of the most significant leadership renewal in the ruling party in decades, a few key political events are set to take place in Singapore in the coming months. These include the prospect of the country’s 13th General Election (GE) being held.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Vol. 1 No. 2: Singapore’s Public Policy

In the next issue, we look inwards. The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is now calling for contributions from undergraduates on the theme of Singapore’s Public Policy.

As Singapore moves into the next 50 years of development, our policymakers will be faced with increasingly complex challenges. These include inequality, an ageing population, and the future of work. Negotiating these will require both a detailed evaluation of current policies and a boldness to innovate new ones. Now, JIPA invites you to have your say.

Contributions may take the form of an essay, an explainer or a commentary.

To apply, email us at [email protected] and submit two writing samples on any topic, with the following details*:

1. Full Name
2. University and Year
3. Degree and Major(s), if applicable
4. Research Interests

More information on the application process may be found at www.jipasg.org/writers.

*For returning writers, simply email us to express your interest in contributing to the issue.

Applications close 13 January, 1100hrs.

The Journal of International and Public Affairs (JIPA) is pleased to announce the official launch of our website, alongside our very first issue. JIPA is a student-led publication for undergraduate scholarship, with a focus on policy and political affairs.

JIPA's debut issue considers the many facets of China, a regional giant that remains an enigma despite the enormous international attention it has received. It features the work of 12 undergraduate writers from different universities, namely Singapore Management University, National University of Singapore, Yale-NUS College, and Fudan University. To access the issue, head over to www.jipasg.org.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who has made this academic initiative possible.

We will be releasing calls for contributions for the next issue shortly, so look out for our posts!

The Journal invites all readers and prospective contributors to take a short 2-minute survey on the central issue themes you would like to see in upcoming publications.

Central issues themes offer an overarching focus for each issue. The articles contributed to each issue will expound on its central issue theme over a range of inter-disciplinary topics.

10 themes have been shortlisted by our editors for your consideration:

1. Africa
2. Education
3. European Union (EU)
4. The Middle East
5. Non-Traditional Threats to Government
6. Public Policy in Singapore
7. Regionalism and Separatism
8. Singapore's Foreign Policy
9. Technocracy
10. The Future of Korea

The top three ranked central issue themes will be featured in our upcoming AY18-19 Semester 1 publications.

This public poll closes on 22 July 2018, 23:59 (GMT+8).

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DR5R8W3

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The Journal of International and Public Affairs is a student-led publication for policy scholarship. It will be publish issues centred around an overarching policy theme—our first edition will focus on China, with an eye to the world.

We are currently seeking writers for the debut issue. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Public policy
• World politics
• Human rights and international law
• Finance and economics
• Science and technology
• Society and culture
• Singapore
• Environment and sustainability

The Journal will feature the following content:

• Issue essays (800-2,500 words) are analytical research articles that follow the central issue theme. These will be peer reviewed and published collectively every month.

• Commentary pieces (600-800 words) are ad-hoc contributions that will be published on a rolling basis. These articles will not be peer reviewed, only subject to editorial oversight.

• Explainers help decompose complex policy ideas, systems, or current affairs into simpler terms. These may include infographics or videos. There is no word limit on such pieces.

Application details for SMU students are available on the Google form. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/uP4qElqdKOUQfpcg1

For external contributors (persons outside the University), please email [email protected] for submission details.