International Affairs Journal at UC Davis

The International Affairs Journal is an academic journal based at the University of California in Davis that strives to connect the academic world through scholarly papers in order to spread awareness, start conversations and spark curiosity about the international issues that are facing our world today. We promote the publication of both undergraduate and graduate papers, giving all students the opportunity to have their work published and recognized in the academic community.

The International Affairs Journal releases two publications: the International Affairs Journal and the International Update, found on our website.

Next Issue

International Affairs Journal presents the Davis Edition
Paper Submissions Due: May 10, 2010
Release Date: May 24, 2010
Spotlight: Education

Prospective Contributors

The International Affairs Journal is always looking for new writers to feature in our publications.

Call for papers!

We are now accepting papers for our Fall 2010 Davis Edition, in which we are focusing on work by UC Davis students in particular. Our spotlight will focus on Education. This means we will be seeking articles that discuss this topic in particular. However, we invite any and all sorts of papers to be submitted, as long as they are of a global nature. Economic, political, social, and environmental issues have all served as the basis for successful submissions in the past.

The deadline to submit papers for the next issue is to be announced.

Basic requirements for papers:

  • Author is a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
  • 3 page minimum, 10 page maximum
  • APA citation format
  • Submitted by the deadline
  • Discusses a current international affairs issue
  • Submitted with a brief author biography and a cover letter

Become a columnist for the International Update

Interested in becoming one of our regular or guest columnists? We are always accepting new columnist submissions to publish. Columns can discuss any relevant, current international issue.

Basic requirements for columns:

  • 500-1500 words
  • One column submitted a month, either by the 15th or the 30th
  • Submitted with a short author biography

Interested in submitting work for the International Affairs Journal or becoming a columnist for the International Update? Email ucdiaj@ucdavis.edu with any inquiries or submissions.