The Journal of Global Affairs is the official student research publication of the Department of International and Area Studies in the College of International Studies at the University of Oklahoma.

The editorial board is comprised primarily of students from the College of International Studies, who apply and are interviewed and assessed, in the fall semester of each year. The Journal of Global Affairs strives to appoint editors from a variety of fields and specialties. Those interested in applying to the Journal of Global Affairs editorial board should contact the College of International Studies.

The views expressed in the Journal of Global Affairs are those of the contributors and should not be attributed to the editorial board, the College of International Studies, the University of Oklahoma or any sponsors or affiliates thereof.

This issue of the Journal of Global Affairs is dedicated in loving memory to Daniel Holland, who passed away while traveling abroad on June 11, 2017. Daniel was a National Merit Scholar earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in International Studies as a member of the accelerated BA/MA program. He was also majoring in Constitutional Studies.

Active in numerous campus organizations and activities, Daniel also won many honors and awards, including Outstanding Freshman, Big Man on Campus, and the Letzeiser Honor List.

Intending to dedicate his life to international affairs, we dedicate this Journal to Daniel. He will forever be missed at the College of International Studies and at the University of Oklahoma.