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    Vol. 55 (2023)

    This issue of Politikon: The IAPSS Journal of Political Science features a diverse selection of articles exploring various political aspects. These contributions offer insightful analyses on topics ranging from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's populist discourse to the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Moreover, this issue introduces the Conversations section, a platform for diverse forms of academic engagement. This section is open to opinion essays, interviews, pedagogical discussions, film commentaries, and critical reflections on academic events within the realm of Political Science. It aims to expand the boundaries of Political Science to encompass creative interventions and interdisciplinary dialogue. In this issue, the Conversations section focuses on transnational collaborations in academia, with reflections on student engagement and academic publishing experiences.

  • Vol. 54 (2022)

    Özge Korkmaz Şahbaz delves into the complex landscape of constitutional reform in Turkey. The study investigates the underlying reasons behind the last constitutional reform, emphasizing the transformation of the presidency, the weakening of military tutelage, the mobilization power of Erdogan, and the impact of the failed coup attempt in 2016. Employing the method of causal process tracing, this research offers valuable insights into the historical and political context surrounding institutional change in Turkey.

    Donovan van der Haak takes on the topic of epistocracy and its compatibility with different meta-ethical frameworks. Focusing on Jason Brennan's argument for epistocracy, van der Haak questions the extent to which this argument withstands challenges posed by meta-ethical moral relativism. The central research question revolves around the repercussions of moral relativism on Brennan's use of the competence principle in advocating for epistocracy over democracy. The paper ultimately argues that democracy aligns more closely with Brennan's principles, as epistocracy's reliance on experts may hinder the collection of sufficient information about moral facts from the right voting population.

  • Vol. 53 (2022)

    In their thought-provoking study, Vaia Papanikolaou, Yiannis Roussakis, and Panagiotis Tzionas explore a critical yet often overlooked aspect of universities - their internal democratic institutions. While universities' contributions to democratic societies are well-documented, this research delves into the establishment of democratic characteristics within these institutions. Developing a comprehensive framework based on democracy indicators sourced from international organizations, the authors investigate the relationship between these indicators and the level of democracy within universities. They pose a vital question: How far can these democratic attributes erode before a university faces collapse?

  • Vol. 52 (2022)

    In this issue of Politikon: The IAPSS Journal of Political Science, we delve into two significant topics that impact the political landscape of East Asia and Southern Africa. Yeo Qin-Liang explores the role of pro-welfare civil society in driving welfare expansion in East Asian countries with conservative governments. This article sheds light on the evolving dynamics of social policy in the region. Tinashe Sithole delves into the pressing issue of the Cabo Delgado insurgency in Mozambique and its implications for regional security within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). This study underscores the need for proactive intervention to address the conflict's destabilizing effects on the region. Both articles contribute valuable insights into these complex political issues, enriching our understanding of East Asian social policies and the security challenges facing Southern Africa.

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