CALL FOR PAPERS FOR ISSUE 34 OF THE JOURNAL INTERNACIONES, JANUARY - JUNE 2026

The InterNaciones Journal, from the Department of International Studies (DEI), University Center for Social Sciences and Humanities (CUCSH), University of Guadalajara (UDG)    CALL FOR PAPERS The submission of unpublished works that are the result of academic production related to International Relations and related disciplines that constitute a relevant contribution to the knowledge of the area. Professors, academics, researchers and professionals, national and foreign, from International Studies are invited to submit unpublished works that are the result of scientific research and that explicitly address problems within this area. These publications should contribute to the dissemination of proposals, analysis, reflections or experiences aimed at expanding, understanding and improving these studies. THEME OF ISSUE 34, JANUARY-JUNE 2026: «Knowledge Governance, AI, Education, and Research. Tensions between Epistemic Hegemony and Cognitive Sovereignty in the Framework of Global Society» Call for papers issue 34 coordinators: Dr. Martha Vergara Fregoso (Department of International Studies, University of Guadalajara). Dr. Adela Beatríz Santos Domínguez (Institute for International Studies and Development, IHEID). The InterNaciones Journal invites interested parties to propose articles for publication in issue 34 dedicated to: «Knowledge Governance, AI, Education, and Research. Tensions between Epistemic Hegemony and Cognitive Sovereignty in the Framework of Global Society» In contemporary global society, knowledge has become a strategic resource, contested by states, multilateral organizations, corporations, and universities. Digital technologies and various forms of AI not only transform education and research systems, but also international cooperation processes, scientific diplomacy, cognitive sovereignty, and global governance. The digitalization of learning, the control of technological platforms, intellectual property, and the transnational circulation of knowledge shape a new axis of power that underlies contemporary conflicts. From the perspective of International Relations, it is essential to analyze the geopolitics of knowledge: Who produces knowledge? Under what logics is it distributed? How are access, regulation, protection, transfer, and use of data, knowledge, and education negotiated? This call brings to the table a discussion based not only on classical theoretical approaches, but also on contemporary ones such as the epistemologies of the South (Boaventura de Sousa Santos, Walter Mignolo), critical theory, knowledge governance (Nico Stehr), the coloniality of knowledge and technopolitics (Ben Williamson, Evgeny Morozov), in order to enrich the analysis of the mechanisms, actors and interests that shape the international cognitive structure. Disputes surrounding the production and regulation of information and knowledge not only have academic consequences but also profoundly impact national sovereignty over airspace and technological infrastructure, research, development, and innovation; educational autonomy; compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and the design of international public policies. Based on its commitment to critical reflection on international processes, InterNaciones Journal believes it essential to open an academic space to analyze how the governance of knowledge, technology, and education have become central dimensions of global disputes. This issue seeks to contribute to the debate and knowledge about the new axes of international power, where knowledge, data, and artificial intelligence are contested, just as much as natural resources or territory. We invite academics, researchers, and professionals in general to send contributions that explore the various lines of research and topics proposed:   Geoeducation and Knowledge Diplomacy Analysis of how the internationalization of education and knowledge policies operate as instruments of power, influence, and cooperation in the international system. Internationalization of higher education and global academic mobility. Educational diplomacy, soft power, and the formation of transnational elites. The role of international organizations (UNESCO, OECD, World Bank) in knowledge governance.   Artificial Intelligence, Digital Platforms, and Data Sovereignty Reflections on the impact of AI and digital technologies on the production, distribution, and regulation of knowledge in the international context International regulation of artificial intelligence applied to education Algorithmic governance, learning automation, and epistemic surveillance Digital divides, unequal infrastructure, and disputes over technological and data sovereignty Digital security and knowledge control Radio spectrum policy and governance   Epistemic Colonialism and Digital Epistemicide Studies on contemporary forms of cognitive domination and resistance from the Global South in the fields of knowledge and technology Epistemic hegemonies, gaps, and asymmetries in the global production of knowledge Epistemologies of the South and knowledge decolonization projects Tensions between local knowledge production and global cognitive dependencies   Knowledge Governance Research on the geopolitics of scientific, technological, and educational infrastructures as strategic spaces in international relations Data centers, innovation hubs, university networks as geostrategic infrastructures Global competition for talent, science, and innovation Intellectual property, technology transfer, and cybersovereignty Science diplomacy and technological cooperation The role of universities as international actors and hegemony in the global higher education space (alliances, rankings).   Education, SDGs, and educational justice Critical analyses of education as a public good in the global development agenda and the challenges it faces in the face of digital and geopolitical transformations. Education as a human right and its role in the SDGs (especially SDG 4). Critical assessment of the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and post-2030 debates. Proposals for educational innovation with a focus on social, digital, and epistemic justice. Community responses to cognitive hegemony. TYPES OF COLLABORATIONS Original research articles on an update or theoretical discussion on topics of interest in the area. Minimum length of 6000 words and maximum of 9000. Essays on reports published in the area by institutions, organizations or congresses, or on recently edited books that are linked together by a common theme. Maximum length of 5000 words. Bibliographic reviews of a single recently published book or documents of interest to the area. Maximum length of 2000 words or minimum of 1300. CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLABORATIONS Collaborations must be submitted in digital format (Microsoft Word processor, Times New Roman font size 12, double-spaced) and sent through the InterNaciones Journal website, which can be found at the following link: https://www.internaciones.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/inter/user/register Contributions must adhere to the theme of issue 34: «KNOWLEDGE GOVERNANCE, AI, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. TENSIONS BETWEEN EPISTEMIC HEGEMONY AND COGNITIVE SOVEREIGNTY IN THE FRAMEWORK OF GLOBAL SOCIETY» Authors will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within bussiness days.  Papers in Spanish or English are accepted. Contributions must adhere to the following technical characteristics:  Visit the “about the journal” section to learn about the submission procedure and characteristics: https://www.internaciones.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/inter/about/submissions Visit the “submissions” section to consult the Checklist for preparing submissions: https://www.internaciones.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/inter/about/submissions DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS The manuscript in Microsoft Word format and the rights transfer and originality declaration formats must be submitted through the InterNaciones Journal website, following the instructions provided for submissions. The deadline to the Call for Papers is NOV 1° ST of this year. Guadalajara, Jalisco, on SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2025 INTERNACIONES JOURNAL EDITORIAL COMITEE