Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL)

About the Journal

Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Arab Democratic Center. The journal provides an interdisciplinary scholarly platform for researchers and academics in political science, law, international relations, public policy, political sociology, security studies, and related fields.

The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical and conceptual studies, analytical studies, and critical reviews that contribute to the development of knowledge and scholarly debate in political science and law. It welcomes high-quality contributions addressing contemporary political, legal, institutional, national, regional, and international issues.

The journal is committed to rigorous academic standards, research integrity, transparency in scholarly publishing, and the dissemination of research through open and accessible academic communication.

The journal publishes in Arabic and may accept scholarly contributions in other languages according to its editorial policies.

Current Issue

Vol. 12 No. 49 (2026): Volume 12, Issue 49 (September 2026)
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Journal of Political Science and Law
Volume 12, Issue 49
September 2026

Published by:
Democratic Arabic Center
Berlin, Germany

Peer-reviewed international scientific journal specializing in political science, law, international relations, public administration, constitutional studies, security studies, strategic studies, diplomacy, governance, and public policy.

 

Published: 2026-09-28

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Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL)

Current Issue

Vol. 12 No. 48 (2026): Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL), Vol. 12 No. 48 (June 2026)

Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL)

Volume: 12
Issue: 48
Publication Date: June 2026

ISSN (Print): 2566-8048
ISSN (Online): 2566-8056

Published by
Democratic Arabic Center for Strategic, Political and Economic Studies
Berlin, Germany

Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing original research in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Comparative Politics, Governance, Public Policy, Constitutional Studies, International Law, and related interdisciplinary fields.

This issue contains peer-reviewed scholarly articles that contribute to contemporary debates in political theory, comparative politics, public administration, constitutional law, international law, international organizations, regional studies, security studies, and global governance.

Published: 2026-06-28

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Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL)

Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Democratic Arabic Center for Strategic, Political and Economic Studies (DAC), Berlin, Germany.

The journal publishes original research and scholarly studies in the broad fields of Political Science, International Relations, and Law, including, but not limited to:

  • Political Theory

  • Comparative Politics

  • International Relations

  • International Security Studies

  • Strategic Studies

  • Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Public Policy

  • Public Administration

  • Governance and Public Institutions

  • Constitutional Law

  • Administrative Law

  • Criminal Law

  • Civil Law

  • International Law

  • Human Rights Law

  • Comparative Constitutional Studies

  • Electoral Systems

  • Political Parties and Elections

  • Democracy and Democratization

  • Political Economy

  • Regional and Area Studies

  • Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

  • International Organizations

  • Migration and Refugee Studies

  • Transitional Justice

  • Security Governance

  • Cybersecurity and International Politics

  • Artificial Intelligence, Law and Public Policy

  • Environmental Politics and Climate Governance

The journal is published periodically and is supported by an active international editorial and scientific board comprising distinguished academics from various countries. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of scientific quality.

The journal adheres to a comprehensive publication ethics policy and an internal editorial regulation governing the peer-review process. Manuscripts are selected according to internationally recognized academic publishing standards.

 

ISSN

ISSN (Print): 2566-8048

ISSN (Online): 2566-8056

Registered with the National ISSN Centre for Germany.

 

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Dima Abu Latifa
Professor of Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies
Al-Istiqlal University, Palestine

Managing Editor

Mohamed Makki Eltahir
Director, Democratic Arabic Center – Sudan

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Rafeeq Awad
Head of the Future Studies Center
Al-Quds University, Palestine

Executive Deputy Editor

Karim Ayash
Mohammed V University, Morocco

 

Editorial Board

  • Prof. Mohamed Taleb Dabbous

  • Prof. Osama Daraj

  • Prof. Abdullah Mahmoud

  • Biyounes Ben Aicha

 

Advisory Board

  • Prof. Raja Sweidan

  • Dr. Nizam Salahat

  • Prof. Mohamed Sobhi Khalaf

 

 

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee of the Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL) comprises academics and researchers from universities, research institutions, and public organizations across several countries. Its members represent a broad range of expertise in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Human Rights, Strategic Studies, History, Computer Science, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Members of the Scientific Committee

1. Huda Abdulali Abdulbaqi
Field: Computer Science – Software Engineering and Online Multimedia
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Mustansiriyah University, College of Science, Department of Computer Science
Country: Iraq

2. Mounia Abdelouahab
Field: Public Law – Management Policy and Performance of Public Services
Academic Rank: Adjunct/Visiting Lecturer (Enseignante vacataire)
Affiliation: Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Fez
Country: Morocco

3. Rania Mahmoud Ibrahim
Field: Political Science – International Relations, National Security and Strategic Studies
Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce – Head of the Technical Office; Former Researcher at Cairo University
Country: Egypt

4. Al-Hussein Awad Al-Jayed Al-Taif Dafallah
Field: Public Law
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Al-Zaeem Al-Azhari University, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Department of Public Law
Country: Sudan

5. Ammar Murad Gharqan Al-Issawi
Field: International Humanitarian Law
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Technical Institute, Department of Forensic Evidence
Country: Iraq

6. Baha' Al-Din Masoud Khuwayra
Field: Public Law
Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Lusail University, College of Law
Country: Qatar

7. Iqbal Naji Saeed
Field: Public Law – Administrative Law
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: University of Technology – Iraq, Department of Law
Country: Iraq

8. Mohamed Latresh
Field: Public Law – Human Rights Studies and Research
Academic Qualification: PhD
Affiliation: Ministry of Interior – Berkane Provincial Prefecture
Country: Morocco

9. Mourad Daham
Field: Private Law – Civil Law
Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Taza
Country: Morocco

10. Raja Hussein Abdul Amir
Field: Law
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Al-Qasim Green University, College of Science
Country: Iraq

11. Mohamed Taher Abdel-Wareth Abdel-Rahman Mandour
Field: Islamic Sharia – Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies for Men, Desouk, Department of Islamic Jurisprudence
Country: Egypt

12. Fadia Yacoub Youssef
Field: History – Contemporary History of Iraq
Academic Rank: Professor
Affiliation: University of Basrah, College of Education for Women, Department of History
Country: Iraq

13. Farid Amaadchou
Field: Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences
Academic Rank: Professor
Affiliation: Training Center for Education Inspectors, Rabat
Country: Morocco

14. Sameh Al-Qabaj
Field: Political Science
Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Al-Istiqlal University
Country: Palestine

Role of the Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee contributes to strengthening the journal's academic standards and international scholarly profile. Its members may support the journal through scholarly consultation, academic evaluation, research assessment, and contribution to the development of the journal's scientific and interdisciplinary orientation.

The Committee operates in accordance with the principles of academic integrity, research ethics, objectivity, confidentiality, editorial independence, and internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.

 

Publication Languages

The journal accepts manuscripts in the following languages:

  • Arabic

  • English

  • French

  • German

  • Spanish

 

Contact

Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL)

Email: journal@democraticac.de

Published by the Democratic Arabic Center for Strategic, Political and Economic Studies (DAC)
Berlin, Germany

 

License

Journal of Political Science and Law (JPSL) is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).