The International Affairs Journal (IAJ) at UC Davis provides a forum for students from around the world to explore and discuss international issues. The emphasis of the IAJ is the international connectedness it aims to achieve amongst young scholars whose passion and curiosity for world affairs cannot be limited to the classroom.

The IAJ produces two publications: the International Affairs Journal quarterly, and the International Update bi-weekly.

International Affairs Journal

The International Affairs Journal is comprised of articles and research by students with a range of multidisciplinary perspectives on important issues in the international arena. These 3-10 page articles are intended for an educated yet diverse audience.

The IAJ accepts articles from undergraduate and graduate students from any accredited university in the world. Each issue has a Forum with articles covering any subjects relevant to international affairs, as well as a “Regional Spotlight” which allows students to present their research on a particular region.

The International Affairs Journal is published three times a year. For more information on submissions, click here.

The International Update

The International Update is an opportunity for students to deliver 500-1200 word arguments covering issues in a specific world region. The best student columnists from around the world are invited to write one or two columns per month as a regular columnist, while guest submissions are always welcome from students, professors, or anybody else who has an opinion to share. Approved articles are posted on the IAJ website.

The International Update goes beyond being ‘just another news site’ by providing current perspectives on critical issues from the brightest students around the world. Students are encouraged to both consider and challenge each other’s ideas in the pursuit of a more enlightened understanding of global trends.

In order to apply to be a columnist please submit a cover letter, your resume, and three writing samples to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

History

The International Affairs Journal was founded in the Fall of 2004 by a small group of dedicated students. The first issue was published in the Winter of 2005. In the Fall of 2005, the Journal was revamped to become a peer-reviewed academic paper. Calls for Papers were submitted to hundreds of universities all over the world, new staff were brought on, and new policies were implemented to guarantee the continuing existence of the IAJ beyond the graduation dates of the founding members. Below is a list of the Editors-in-Chief of the IAJ:

• Christopher W. Hermanowicz: 2004-2005
• Daniel F. Wollrich: 2005-2006
• Patrick J. Rogers: 2006-2007
• Olga Machkine: 2007-2008