Journal of International Relations and Policy https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JIRP <p>JIRP is an open access journal that publishes original research on international relations and policy. It is hosted by CARI Journals, a reputable publisher of academic journals in Africa and beyond. JIRP is indexed in several databases, which increase the exposure and impact of the articles. The journal has an ISSN and a DOI, and follows the CC BY license. JIRP publishes monthly and provides certificates for publication to the authors. The authors can also request a print copy of the issue. JIRP offers many benefits to the authors, such as high-quality peer review, fast publication, wide readership, promotion tools, and editorial support.</p> en-US <p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License</a> that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> journals@carijournals.org (Journal Admin) support@carijournals.org (Journal Support) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:41:19 +0300 OJS 3.2.1.4 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 The Rise of the Multipolar World Order: Opportunities and Challenges for Africa. https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JIRP/article/view/1720 <p><strong>Purpose</strong>: The aim of this article was to investigate the rise of the multipolar world order and focus on opportunities and challenges for Africa. The 21st century is witnessing a fundamental shift in global power dynamics, moving away from the unipolar dominance of the United States towards a multipolar world characterized by multiple centers of economic, political, and military influence. In this evolving landscape, Africa, long relegated to the margins of global affairs, stands poised to play a pivotal role. With its burgeoning population, abundant resources, and increasing economic clout, the continent stands at a crossroads – a potential powerhouse with the agency to shape its own destiny and influence the trajectory of the international system. In this paper focus on some theories such as Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism and Rational Choice theory.</p> <p><strong>Methodology</strong>: This study used a qualitative descriptive design to obtain a straight description of the phenomena, explain deeply the issues, and provide an accurate analysis for the study and target of the article was Africa.</p> <p><strong>Findings</strong>: The result of the study was positive and it needs to demonstrate that and maintain Africa cooperation and capital building.</p> <p><strong>Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice:</strong> Diversification move beyond resource extraction invest in value-added industries,&nbsp;agriculture,&nbsp;and tourism to build resilient economies less vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations. <strong>Regional Integration, d</strong>eepen continental free trade agreements,&nbsp;infrastructure development,&nbsp;and joint investments to create a strong African market and attract foreign investment. <strong>Technological Leap, e</strong>mbrace technological advancements like digitalization and renewable energy to leapfrog development stages and gain competitive advantages.</p> Mohamed Abdullaahi Abdulle Copyright (c) 2024 Mohamed Abdullaahi Abdulle https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JIRP/article/view/1720 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300