Democracy, Politics and Innovation, Social Integration and Global Politics in the Contemporary World
A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760). This special issue belongs to the section "Contemporary Politics and Society".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: comparative political science; quality of democracy; knowledge; knowledge democracy and knowledge economy; higher education systems; innovation; art and arts (artistic research)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue centers on a cross-disciplinary dialogue about fast-moving changes in society, the economy, and democracy. These shifts are influenced by linked environmental, political, and technological developments. To navigate them effectively, it is essential to consider their broader, systemic implications. Ideas like knowledge democracy and innovation democracy have emerged from this, along with efforts to develop governance strategies to put them into practice. Analyses can focus on nation-states, regions, or operate within a comparative framework, or concentrate on the global system as a whole. Global disruptions and global politics have effects and do matter.
Emerging global challenges in global politics involve significant shifts in labor, education, and politics, necessitating interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration across the sciences and the arts. These efforts aim to strengthen democracy and create more socially innovative environments. Key issues include climate change, gender and social equality, aging populations, migration, and the ethical governance of digital transformation and artificial intelligence. There is a growing need to understand how technology influences society, the economy, and democratic systems. Additionally, fostering innovation, exploring alternative economic models, and utilizing art as a catalyst for social transformation are crucial for navigating these complex global shifts.
These major changes and radical transformation processes will have a profound impact on science, art, society, the economy, and democracy. To turn these challenges into meaningful solutions, it is essential to expand our thinking and utilize interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary theories, concepts, and methods that focus on critical reflection, effective problem-solving, and sustainable decision-making.
In summary, contributions are welcome that reflect on knowledge democracy and innovation democracy, with wider ramifications for democracy, politics, innovation, and social integration in the contemporary world of global politics. Interested prospective authors should connect directly with the Guest Editor and submit a first tentative abstract (with title and keywords).
Dr. David F. J. Campbell
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cohesion
- global challenges
- global disruptions
- global politics
- governance of knowledge and innovation
- innovation democracy
- interdisciplinarity
- knowledge democracy
- quality of democracy
- radicality
- sustainable development
- transdisciplinarity
- transformation
- transition
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