Political Science Critique

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ps.critique admin — 2025-12-29

Guideline for manuscript submission.

Journal of Political Science Critique, Centre of Politics, Social and Area Studies.

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ps.critique admin — 2025-12-29

The Debate on Philosophy of Science of Simon's Decision-Making Theory.

Teerapon Kreangpun — 2025-12-29

The changing of public administration theory in the third paradigm emerged from the critique on the principle paradigm by Herbert A. Simon. He criticizes the principles of public administration is just a proverb and argue that the decision-making theory is the core of administration. This challenges the status quo of the public administration body of knowledge. This analysis finds out that what is kind of the philosophy of science of Simon’s the Decision-making theory? The paper analyzes on documentary and textual analysis. The result of analysis found that Simon’s the decision-making theory has base on the foundationalist ontology that human free from the natural truth and value -free. The epistemology is the positivism that use the methodology of scientific approach with scientific experimental mathematic and equation to explain the human decision. The unit of analysis is the individual level.

Traces of Conservatism in the 1932 Constitution: Discursive Politics in Its Title and Preamble

Phakkanan Leongpanyawong — 2025-12-29

This article analyzes traces of conservative ideology through a discursive reading of the title and preamble of Thailand’s first permanent constitution, promulgated in 1932. It focuses on the selection of specific terms and their implicit meanings in legitimizing state authority during the transitional period from absolute monarchy to the new regime. The article argues that both the constitution’s title and preamble were not solely products of the People’s Party’s initiative, but also constituted a discursive compromise with the monarchy, which remained central to the pre-1932 structure of power. It further demonstrates that the preamble continued to emphasize the monarch’s role in authorizing the constitution, thereby revealing the persistence of conservative conceptual frameworks in shaping the meaning and design of sovereignty. By proposing that the constitution be understood not only as a legal foundation but also as a political site of ideological negotiation, this article contributes to broadening discursive approaches to Thai constitutional studies.

Artificial Intelligence Beyond Automation: Discourses of Risk, Opportunity, and Control

Shamir Jakaria — 2025-12-29

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from an automation tool into a transformative societal force, creating a polarized landscape of optimism and concern regarding its governance and impact. This study seeks to bring clarity by mapping the dominant narratives that shape our collective understanding of AI. Guided by technological securitization theory, this research employs a qualitative, critical discourse analysis of 44 influential academic, policy, and media documents published between 2019 and 2025. The analysis reveals three distinct yet interconnected discursive patterns: AI as an Opportunity for human development, economic growth, and institutional efficiency; AI as a Risk that amplifies systemic vulnerabilities like algorithmic bias, labor displacement, and disinformation; and AI as an object of Control that necessitates governance through ethical standards, regulations, and accountability mechanisms. The findings demonstrate that these competing narratives are not isolated but interact to shape political and regulatory priorities. The study concludes that the future of AI will be determined less by its technical capabilities and more by the political choices informed by these discourses. It consequently proposes a multi-level set of policy recommendations spanning national regulations, international cooperation, corporate accountability, and public foresight to proactively steer AI innovation towards upholding human dignity, democratic values, and global security.

Russia’s ‘Special Position’ (Особое положение)

Preeprang Thanomsakchai — 2025-12-29

This research article examines Russia’s reconfiguration of its geopolitical identity under the concept of Neo-Eurasianism in the post–Cold War era. It employs the Dual-Hemisphere Strategy framework to explain Russia’s foreign policy behavior as a dynamic interaction between two key factors: (1) Systemic factors, which involve maintaining the balance of power in the Near Abroad to preserve Russia’s traditional status and constructing a new balance in the Euro-Pacific region to attain a renewed international position; and (2) Domestic identity factors, shaped by the ideas of the state-civilization and the national humiliation narrative. The analysis identifies three main trajectories within the Dual-Hemisphere Strategy: (1) a European alignment strategy, rooted in the Tsarist legacy; (2) an Asian turn, influenced by classical Eurasianism and its rejection of Western dominance; and (3) a Eurasian bridge strategy, advanced under Vladimir Putin, which seeks to balance the two hemispheres and affirm Russia’s status in the emerging multipolar order.

The study finds that the notion of the state-civilization functions as an ideological framework that legitimizes Russia’s pursuit of both status preservation and status transformation. The narrative of national humiliation, stemming from Western encirclement and condescension, has been instrumental in justifying Russia’s geopolitical assertiveness under Neo-Eurasianism, alongside its expanding role in international organizations such as the SCO, EAEU, CSTO, and BRICS. Ultimately, the research argues that the fusion of geopolitical calculation and civilizational identity-building constitutes the core of Russia’s ongoing effort to restore great-power status and shape a post-Western, multipolar world order.

"There is no Death in Bauls”: Exploring Death in South Asia

Amnuaypond Kidpromma — 2025-12-29

This research article aims to explore and analyse the concept of death appeared in classical Hindu and Baul Tradition in West Bengal, India. It is a qualitative research in which participant observation and textual analysis are the key methods. Baul is a folk religious cult in Hindu Tradition, found in West Bengal of India and Bangladesh. Scolars often see that Baul’s ideology and practice are oppose to and against with Orthodox Hindu and Islam. In addition, we cannot clearly identify which belief or religion Baul is belong to. They are free and do not tie themselves to any sects. There is no particular depiction of Baul. Some scholars describe Baul as a singer who wandering from village to village to sing. Also, they are described as a holy renouncer of Bengal, who roam alone and sing Baul song to subsist their life and to worship God. Henceforth, this research employs the ideology and practice in regard to death in Hindu orthodox and venacular Baul tradition to argue that the binary opposition view in regard to Baul and Hindu orthodoxy is “artificial construct.” It is not base on what has happened in society. In fact, the two cultures always accept, adjust, adapt, and deny each other. Indeed, Baul claims themselves to anti-Hindu orthodox, at the same time, they accept and adjust many of Hinduism.

Grassroots Social Innovation and Participatory in Local Government in the Eastern Economic Corridor: A Case Study of Ban Song Sub-district Municipality, Amphoe Phanom Sarakham, Chachoengsao Province

Methina Isariyanon — 2025-12-29

This article aims to examine the emergence of grassroots social innovation and citizen participation in local governance within the Eastern Economic Corridor, focusing on Ban Song Sub-district Municipality, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao Province. Employing qualitative research through document analysis and in-depth interviews with local administrators, community leaders, and scholars, the study found that grassroots social innovation was formed through collaboration among local leaders, municipal officials, and residents. Participation mechanisms included citizen involvement in planning, monitoring, and public learning processes, which fostered transparency, community ownership, and long-term sustainability. The research proposes eight strategic recommendations to enhance grassroots social innovation through inclusive participation, digital technology, leadership capacity building, and cross-sectoral networks-positioning social innovation as a vital driver for sustainable local development.