Editorial Governance & Roles

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Haissam Fadlallah
Prof. Haissam Fadlallah

Editor-in-Chief
Lebanese University, Lebanon

Contract Law, Corporate Law, History Law, Intellectual Property Law, Digital Law, Philosophy Law

The Editor-in-Chief serves as the principal leader and visionary of JurisPolitica, championing the journal’s mission to advance scholarship at the intersection of law and political science. The Editor-in-Chief oversees all journal activities, ensuring that the publication maintains the highest standards of academic rigor, integrity, and relevance within the global scholarly community.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary ambassador for JurisPolitica, promoting the journal’s identity, visibility, and impact in the legal and political sciences.
Define and refine the journal’s scope, ensuring alignment with emerging trends and scholarly needs.
Invite distinguished scholars to join the Editorial Board, fostering a robust network of expertise.
Propose themes for Special Issues to address cutting-edge developments in law and politics.
Maintain oversight of the editorial process for individual manuscripts, including making final publication decisions based on peer-review outcomes and revisions.
Ensure strict adherence to JurisPolitica’s peer-review policies, ethical standards, and best practices in scholarly publishing.
Chair the annual Editorial Board meeting to review journal performance, editorial policies, and strategic initiatives.

Advisory Board Members

Prof. Jacques Mestre
Prof. Jacques Mestre

Professor of Private Law and Criminal Sciences, President of the French Association of Doctors of Law, Honorary Dean of the Faculty of Law of Aix-Marseille, France

Civil Law, Commercial Law, Business Law, Comparative Private Law

Dr. Frédérick J. Doucet
Dr. Frédérick J. Doucet

Rubin Thomlinson LLP - Toronto, Canada

Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Administrative law, Professional law

Dr. Guillaume Grundeler
Dr. Guillaume Grundeler

Magistrate, France

Corporate law, Contract law, Civil liability

Prof. Habib Kazzi
Prof. Habib Kazzi

Dean of the Faculty of Law & Political Science, Lebanese University, Lebanon

International Arbitration, International Law and Global Affairs, Private international law, Competition law

Prof. Hoda Nehme
Prof. Hoda Nehme

Foreign Chair Holder - The Kamal Y. El-Hage for Lebanese Philosophy - USEK, Lebanon

Modern and Contemporary, Philosophy, Lebanese Philosophy, Political Philosophy

Advisory Board Members are senior scholars and distinguished experts who provide strategic guidance to the Editor-in-Chief and support the long-term development of JurisPolitica. They offer insight on editorial policies, ethical matters, and journal initiatives, ensuring the publication maintains its academic rigor and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-screen and provide guidance on new submissions, particularly in cases involving potential conflicts of interest.
Offer feedback on journal policies, editorial practices, and strategic development initiatives.
Promote JurisPolitica within their professional networks, at conferences, and through scholarly outreach.
Participate in Advisory and Editorial Board meetings to advise on journal growth, governance, and long-term strategy.
Assist in resolving appeals, ethical disputes, or other complex editorial matters requiring expert oversight.

Associate Editors

Dr. Mohammed Youssef
Dr. Mohammed Youssef

Damascus University - Damascus, Syria

Intellectual property, Arbitration, Contract Law, Civil Liability

Prof. Salam Abdulzahra Abdullah
Prof. Salam Abdulzahra Abdullah

University of Babylon - College of Law, Babylon, Iraq

Private Law, Civil Law, Civil Contracts, General Theory of Obligations, Personal Status Law, Comparative Jurisprudence

Dr. Sami Alanzy
Dr. Sami Alanzy

College of Business Studies - Faculty of Law, Kuwait

Contract Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Emerging Technologies, Comparative Law & Comparative Methodology

Prof. Ulisses Terto Neto
Prof. Ulisses Terto Neto

Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG) - Goiás State University, Brazil

Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Latin America, ⁠International Human Rights Law, Politics of Human Rights in Latin America 

Associate Editors play a pivotal role in supporting the Editor-in-Chief, ensuring the smooth operation of the peer-review process and the journal’s strategic development. They act as subject-matter experts within their respective fields, contributing to the scholarly excellence and visibility of JurisPolitica.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise the Editor-in-Chief on the journal’s strategic development, including refining aims, scope, and section focus.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Editorial Board Members and staff, promoting consistent editorial standards and quality assurance.
Oversee the editorial process for manuscripts within their assigned sections, including making informed recommendations or final decisions on publication after peer-review and revisions.
Propose themes for Special Issues and assist in identifying or inviting distinguished Guest Editors to lead them.
Recommend qualified scholars to join the Editorial Board, enhancing the journal’s expertise and reputation.

Editorial Board Members

Prof. Ahmad Ichrakieh
Prof. Ahmad Ichrakieh

Kuwait International Law School, Kuwait

Private Law, Political & Administrative Sciences

Dr. Dina DIA
Dr. Dina DIA

Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France

Law of Obligations, Business Contract Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law

Dr. Laura Canali
Dr. Laura Canali

University of Nîmes, France

Environmental Law, Liability Law, Procedural Law

Dr. Moath Suleiman Al-Mulla
Dr. Moath Suleiman Al-Mulla

Kuwait International Law School, Kuwait

Criminal Law and Cybercrimes

Dr. Mohamad Ghazi Janaby
Dr. Mohamad Ghazi Janaby

University of Babylon - Babylon, Iraq

International Law, Use of Force, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law

Dr. Souad Ezzerouali
Dr. Souad Ezzerouali

Associate Professor, Dhofar University, Oman

Civil Law, Private Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Islamic Law, Commercial Law, Legal Technology, Comparative Law

Editorial Board Members are esteemed scholars who contribute their expertise to uphold the academic quality, integrity, and strategic development of JurisPolitica. They provide guidance on editorial policies, support special initiatives, and ensure the rigorous peer-review and publication of high-quality research.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-screen new submissions within their areas of expertise and provide informed recommendations regarding their suitability for peer review.
Take part in editorial decisions, including reviewing manuscripts and providing guidance on publication outcomes.
Support the journal by attracting distinguished authors and mentoring emerging scholars in their research fields.
Provide feedback on journal policies, editorial practices, and quality assurance.
Promote JurisPolitica within their professional networks, at conferences, and in academic forums.
Participate in Editorial Board meetings to discuss journal strategy, development initiatives, and thematic priorities.

Governance Integrity Statement

JurisPolitica maintains a clear separation between academic decision-making, operational editorial management, strategic advisory functions, and legal accountability. This structure ensures transparency, editorial independence, and full compliance with international standards of peer-reviewed scholarly publishing.