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- Volume (1): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2024
Journal of Gulf Studies
Journal of Gulf Studies (Journal)
ISSN 29765633 , ONLINE ISSN 29765641
The Journal of Gulf Studies is a peer-reviewed academic publication and a unique platform that presents the reader with cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research on topics related to the Gulf region (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman) and its neighbouring countries. This journal, one of the strongest research platforms for Gulf studies, provides exclusive entry into the field, and brings together experts and scholars from the Gulf, the Middle East and the international academic community.
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Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
Notes for Contributors
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Gulf Studies is a peer-reviewed academic publication which aims to create a comprehensive academic platform for research on the Gulf region (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman) and its neighbouring countries, such as Yemen, Iraq and Iran. The journal will address four key areas of research on the region: history of the Gulf, culture and society, politics and security, and energy and economics, in addition to the role of mass media in these four strands. This journal is expected to become a significant contribution to the academic discipline centred on the region, as it recognizes the academic gap and growing need for area studies. With a strong network of scholars studying the region, the journal will combine two robust elements: area studies and interdisciplinary studies. A comprehensive research agenda will compile the most pressing questions the global community has on the region, and it will be approached with critical examination and study.
The journal aims to encompass multiple disciplines and thus create a strong understanding of the Gulf States in the reader. In doing so, it aims to specifically engender knowledge of the unique dynamics of the region and the developments occurring in it. Crucially, this journal will publish articles that go further than mainstream research on the region; its content will present the audience with modern, complex perspectives and areas that have not yet been studied.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Submissions
To submit an article, please follow the 'Submit' button on the left of this page.
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All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.
Peer Review Policy
All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous anonymous peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.
Ethical Guidelines
The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.
Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
Special Issue Call for Papers
‘Beyond History: Revisiting the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean Connectivity’
Guest Editor: Dr Amna Sadiq
At the geographical convergence of East and West, both regions have been shaped by a dynamically complex system of dependency. The nature of this dependency has transformed over time, moving from early dhows transporting pilgrims and Omani merchants to British oceanic steamship services and, more recently, to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The subsequent advent of the Arabian Gulf region and South Asia as geostrategic and economic powers has shifted the practical means of cooperation across the ocean, from a simple economic corridor to a more sophisticated inter-regional cooperative system.
Today, this inter-regional cooperation plays a significant role in shaping the international system rather than merely being shaped by it. As a result, both regions are involved in a relational and dynamic rather than geographical and static relationship. Tracing the internal dynamics of the connections between the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean has important implications for our understanding of this relationship. By approaching the development of both regions as an evolving process, we can clarify the conditions under which their dependency functions, along with the associated complexities of regional power struggles.
Although the study of the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean has drawn increasing academic interest, scholars have thus far paid scant attention to the changing nature and scope of their system of dependency. Influenced strongly by historical inquiry, the Indian Ocean is frequently conceptualized as a mere container of economic activity, and the Arabian Gulf is seen simply as an economic corridor. This Special Issue of the Journal of Gulf Studies invites scholars and readers to move beyond this tradition and learn about the changing dynamics and contemporary developments in the Arabian Gulf–Indian Ocean relationship.
In this issue, we aim to engage with the latest scholarly trends while also addressing the historical roots of this relationship, offering forward-looking, fresh readings and new approaches to the study of Arabian Gulf–Indian Ocean interactions. We seek to map the rapidly changing patterns of political, economic, and social interactions between both regions as well as clarify the ramifications of these interactions for the international system.
Scholars interested in contributing to this Special Issue are encouraged to pay attention to the timeline identified below:
Abstract submission: Please contact the Journal (gulfstudiesj@outlook.com) by 30 April 2024 with a short bio and an abstract of around 300 words (this call is no longer accepting abstracts). The authors will be informed of their papers’ inclusion into the special issue on a rolling basis.
Delivery of the final paper: 30 September 2024.
For editorial inquiries you can reach the Journal at: gulfstudiesj@outlook.com
More information about the Journal can be found at: https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/jgs
‘Investigating the Developing Relation between the Gulf States and North Africa’
The relationship between the Gulf states and states of North Africa has not received much attention in academia or media outlets, which can be a reflection of the actual stand of the relationship on the ground. Historically, the Gulf states have not shown tremendous interest in the North African affairs, and instead, have focused more on developing relations with global powers. Although the two regions overlap in multiple elements of culture, religion, politics and energy, and are both members of the Arab League as well as the Organization of the Islamic Countries, from a historical perspective, there has been minimal interactions noted and studied between the two regions.
The Arab Spring can be considered a pivotal point in changing the reality of the relations between the Gulf and North Africa. The states of Tunis, Libya, Algeria and Morocco all faced economic and socio-political challenges leading to political instability in the region. The Gulf states were quick to assist in the case of Morocco, the only monarchy in North Africa, during its political turmoil in the Arab Spring. By lending a solid economic hand, the Gulf states attempted to secure and maintain the Moroccan governing structure and ruling power.
Furthermore, The Gulf States did not present a unified body or a consistent foreign intervention policy in the political instability seen in both Tunis and Libya. With a rise in aggression in both countries, the Gulf states intervened in ways that align with their foreign policies and state interests to increase their influence in the region. In recent years, the Gulf has witnessed political rivalries amongst its states and it is inevitable for this division to be reflected in the Gulf’s relationships with neighbouring and regional states.
With a race towards energy resources, an attempt to extend alliances and security initiatives in times of regional political stability, the dynamics between the Gulf states and the North African region is witnessing a noticeable change. The role of the Gulf states in the North African region is increasing on multiple facets, including economic, political, social and humanitarian, and this calls for an investigation and in-depth study of their historical relationship, as well as the future prospects of their alliances and unions.
The Journal of Gulf Studies aims to create a platform that presents interdisciplinary research on the Gulf region as well as on area studies. Therefore, the Journal of Gulf Studies invites scholars and academics to investigate the developing relationship between the Gulf states and North Africa and to continue developing its mission in presenting contemporary cutting-edge research on the region.
Scholars interested in contributing to this Special Issue are encouraged to pay attention to the timeline identified below:
Delivery of the final paper: 30 June 2024
For editorial inquiries you can reach the Journal at: gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
More information about the Journal can be found on its website: https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/jgs
General Call for Papers
The Journal of Gulf Studies promotes interdisciplinarity within the context of area studies. This journal welcomes contributions in the forms of academic papers, book reviews and conference and symposium papers and reports. This journal will be accepting contributions that fall under four main categories, which are politics and security, culture and society, state and society, and energy and economics.
Under the area of politics and security, we welcome contributions that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Gulf domestic policies
- Public policy in the Gulf
- Gulf security systems
- Gulf political reform
- International relations with the Gulf
- Gulf foreign policy
- Gulf and the West
- GCC integration
- Gulf and the world.
Under the area of culture and society, we welcome contributions that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Media in the Gulf
- Digital media
- Social reforms
- Youth in the Gulf
- Education
- Healthcare
- Women and gender
- Sports and sport diplomacy
- Gulf judiciary system.
Under the area of energy and economics we welcome contributions that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Energy security in the Gulf
- Energy geopolitics
- Water, energy and food nexus
- Smart cities in the Gulf
- International energy trade
- Knowledge economy
- International investments and trade.
The general topics covered in the journal are:
- The development of the field of Gulf studies, and its position amongst the field of humanities and social sciences,
- The development of area studies, and the interdisciplinary approach to contemporary research,
- The epistemology of the Gulf,
- How the field of Gulf studies contributes to the Gulf region, and how the region contributes to the research,
- The possibility of reconstructing the misconception of Gulf studies
Kindly note the journal style requirements, below:
- Academic article word count (6000–8000 words)
- Book review word count (1200–1500 words)
- Conference and symposium word count (1500–2000 words)
- Follow the Intellect Harvard citation style: https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-editors-and-contributors#style-guide
For further information, visit the following page, which has details on publishing agreements, copyright and more: https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-editors-and-contributors
Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
Editorial Board
Shahram Akbarzadeh
Deakin University, Australia
Mariam Al Kuwari
Qatar University, Qatar
Rafiah Al Talei
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Wu Bingbing
Peking University, China
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Rice University, USA
Juan Cole
The University of Michigan, USA
Anoush Ehteshami
Durham University, UK
Muntasir Fayez Al-Hamad
Qatar University, Qatar
Ibrahim Fraihat
Doha Institute, Qatar
Mathew Grey
Wesada Institute, Japan
Noureddine Miladi
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Zarqa Parvez
Georgetown University, Qatar
Advisory Board
Majid Al Ansari
Qatar University, Qatar
Amr Al Azm
Qatar University, Qatar
Mohammed Al Musfir
Qatar University, Qatar
Abdullah Al Shayji
Kuwait University, Kuwait
Abdullah Baabood
Waseda University, Japan
Sultan Barakat
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Abdulla Ghelani
National University of Science and Technology, Oman
Karima Laachir
Australian National University, Australia
Noha Mellor
Kingston University, UK
Tim Niblock
Exeter University, UK
Aftab Kamal Pasha
Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Neil Quilliam
Chatham House, UK
Lawrence Rubin
Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Marie Ven Dan Bosch
Georgetown University, USA
Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
Editor & Journal Founder
Mahjoob Zweiri
Qatar University, Qatar
gulfstudies@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Bulent Aras
Sabanci University, Turkey
Marwan Kabalan
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar
Luciano Zaccara
Qatar University, Qatar
Emilie Rutledge
The Open University, UK
Abdallah Badahdah
South Dakota State University, USA
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