This journal focuses on international relations, foreign policy, and political science, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South. It examines geopolitical rivalries, particularly between the United States and China, and their impact on regional dynamics and individual states' foreign policy strategies. The journal also explores themes of authoritarianism, regime legitimacy, memory politics, and the influence of cultural values on political behavior and compliance with policies.
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Political Science and International RelationsQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Area StudiesInternational Relations
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Korean Peninsula Historical and Political StudiesInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyInternational Development and AidAsian Industrial and Economic DevelopmentJapanese History and CultureNuclear Issues and DefenseChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceIsland Studies and Pacific AffairsGlobal trade and economicsGlobal Peace and Security Dynamics