The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society publishes scholarly articles on all aspects of Asian studies, with a particular emphasis on the history, culture, and societies of Asia. It covers a wide geographical range, from the Middle East to East Asia and Southeast Asia, and a broad chronological span, from antiquity to the present day. The journal welcomes submissions that engage with diverse methodologies and theoretical approaches, and that contribute to ongoing debates within the field of Asian studies. It aims to foster interdisciplinary research and to promote a deeper understanding of the complexities of Asian civilizations.
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Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q2
Cultural StudiesQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Asian Studies
Scopus Categories
Cultural StudiesArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Eurasian Exchange NetworksIndian and Buddhist StudiesIslamic Studies and HistoryArchaeology and Historical StudiesChinese history and philosophyAsian Geopolitics and EthnographyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHistorical and Linguistic StudiesGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesSouth Asian Studies and Conflicts