Connecting the Americas Through Open Dialogue
Current Issues and Media
Peer-reviewed publications and curated audiovisual content exploring the Americas across disciplines and languages.
Current Issue
Explore our latest volume featuring new perspectives on socio-environmental conflict and cultural resistance in the Americas.
Journal’s Archive
Access past volumes of FIAR, with multilingual contributions from scholars across disciplines and continents.
Videos
Watch recorded keynotes, interviews, and artistic projects that complement our written publications.
Sample Articles
Selected peer-reviewed contributions reflecting interdisciplinary perspectives across the Americas.
Socio-Environmental Conflicts and Institutions in Resource-Based Economies: The Case of Mining in Peru and Colombia
This article analyzes the video game BioShock Infinite for how its world, the history of the city it is set in, and its narrative events are suffused with questions of nationalism and imperialism.
Internet, Coloniality and Environment: Technology, Economic Commensurability of Diversity, and Ich’el ta muk’
This article questions the assumption of the Internet as a human right and of technology as fundamental for everyday life through inquiring into the relation between capitalism, technology and coloniality.
“fiar publishes peer-reviewed research in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, guided by an international editorial board with diverse disciplinary expertise.”
Dr. Prof. Raussert
Director, fiar
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FAQs
Who can submit to fiar?
fiar welcomes submissions from both early-career researchers and established scholars working in Inter-American Studies or related fields.
What types of content can I submit?
We accept:
- Academic articles (up to 10,000 words)
- Event-scenes
- Interviews
- Reviews
Please consult the submission guidelines before submitting.
What is the first step to submit an article?
All potential contributors must first send a one-page abstract to fiar@interamerica.de, with the subject line “Submission”.
Are there formatting requirements?
Yes. Submissions must follow the MLA citation style and our specific formatting rules. Please download the guidelines here:
Français – Guide de Rédaction (PDF)