In pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4: Quality Education and Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning/ Sustainable Development Unit (at the Presidency of the University of Mosul), two research papers by faculty members of the International Relations Branch at the College of Political Science, University of Mosul, were published in Volume 20, Issue 70, October 2026, of the Regional Studies Journal, issued by the Regional Studies Center.

The first paper, entitled “French Influence in Central and West Africa after 2020: Future Prospects in Light of Military Coups,” by Lecturer Dr. Mohammed Zuhair Abdulkarim, examines the transformations in French influence in Central and West Africa after 2020, in light of the military coups that took place in some countries of the region, while exploring the implications of these transformations for the future of French-African relations.

The second paper, entitled “Artificial Intelligence as a Tool of Soft Power among Major Powers,” by Assistant Lecturer Zainab Mahmoud Rashed, examines the role of artificial intelligence as a tool of soft power employed by major powers and its impact on international politics and competition among states.

Congratulations to the College on this distinguished scientific achievement. We wish all its faculty members continued excellence and success in their academic and scholarly careers, in service to our country, our city, and our university. May God grant success.