The Journal’s Vision & Philosophy
Dear readers,
Welcome to the newly launched Marianopolis Journal of Global Affairs.
We are in an interesting time to learn about world events. Military tensions and conflicts need no sharp eye to spot. Political and economic instability reaches practically every corner of the globe. Uncertainty about where the world may be heading is rampant. In daunting times like these that invite passivity, why engage?
Most of us aren’t going to be (or want to be) Prime Minister or diplomats. Most issues happening in the world do not have an immediate first-hand impact on us. But all of us are affected by their decisions, to some degree.
The traditional issues, such as war, conflict, peace, trade, and international economics, are integral aspects of our global system that affect us (or at least our country, or our allies) indirectly, and you hear about them in the news. They merit our awareness. Other areas deserving global concern include the environment, human rights, international law, international organizations, and development.
We will inhabit a broader world shaped by all of these complexities.
In that spirit, the core goal of this journal is to promote global awareness and understanding. Taking both a historical and contemporary perspective, we will critically evaluate current global events and processes. In doing so, the Journal primarily strives to be informative and not intentionally provocative. Our role is not to argue vehemently for or against a particular issue or topic. That is the reader’s.
The Journal promises to bring the world to Marianopolis and Marianopolis to the world, in order to support more engaged and educated global citizens. Global understanding must be the first step.
Eagerly,
The Marianopolis Journal of Global Affairs
A Marianopolis College Club
