The journal focuses on international security, with a particular emphasis on great power competition, including the strategic implications of nuclear weapons, conventional arms transfers, and military interventions. It examines the dynamics of conflict and cooperation between major powers like the United States, China, and Russia, exploring theoretical frameworks such as realism and the security dilemma. The journal also investigates the role of technology, including artificial intelligence and naval warfare, as well as the influence of political ideologies and domestic factors on international relations and security policy.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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LawQ1
Political Science and International RelationsQ1
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
International Relations
Scopus Categories
LawSociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
International Relations and Foreign PolicyGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsNuclear Issues and DefensePolitical Conflict and GovernanceEuropean and Russian Geopolitical Military StrategiesDefense, Military, and Policy StudiesPeacebuilding and International SecurityMilitary and Defense StudiesInternational Development and AidMilitary History and Strategy