We publish in the fields of international studies and comparative politics (all world regions), US politics, military history, and criminology. We also have a small list of literature in translation, including books by such notable authors as Naguib Mahfouz, Ghassan Kanafani, Derek Walcott, and Tawfiq al-Hakim.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
International Relations
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceLife-span and Life-course StudiesPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Korean Peninsula Historical and Political StudiesInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceInternational Development and AidAsian Industrial and Economic Development