Focus and Scope

ICAIOS: Journal of Malay World and Indian Ocean Studies is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research on the Malay World and the Indian Ocean region, with a particular focus on four main areas:

• Art and Humanities
  Including studies on literature, visual arts, performing arts, cultural heritage, historical narratives, and philosophical thought in the Malay and Indian Ocean worlds.

• Regional Politics
  Encompassing political dynamics, governance, diplomacy, maritime security, and geopolitical developments affecting the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian regions.

• Peace and Development Studies
  Addressing issues related to conflict resolution, post-conflict reconstruction, sustainable development, disaster preparedness, and social resilience in coastal and island communities.

• Ethnic and Religious Studies
  Exploring religious pluralism, interfaith relations, identity politics, indigenous belief systems, and ethnographic research in the culturally diverse landscapes of the Malay World and Indian Ocean rim.

The journal promotes interdisciplinary and comparative approaches, encouraging submissions that integrate perspectives from history, anthropology, sociology, political science, international relations, cultural studies, and related fields. ICAIOS aims to serve as a platform for critical dialogue and knowledge exchange among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers concerned with the complex realities and future trajectories of this globally significant region.