European Journal of International Security
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom
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Aims & Scope
European Journal of International Security is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of international security. It aims to provide a forum for scholarly debate on contemporary security challenges, theoretical approaches, and policy implications. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: - Traditional security issues (e.g., war, peace, alliances, military strategy) - Non-traditional security threats (e.g., terrorism, cyber security, climate change, pandemics) - Security governance and international institutions - The politics of security and insecurity - Regional security dynamics - The ethics and law of armed conflict - Security studies and critical approaches - The future of international security
General Information
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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Frequently asked questions about European Journal of International Security
Is European Journal of International Security a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for European Journal of International Security: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of European Journal of International Security?
European Journal of International Security is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.85.
Is European Journal of International Security indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
European Journal of International Security is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of European Journal of International Security?
European Journal of International Security is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of international security. It aims to provide a forum for scholarly debate on contemporary security challenges, theoretical approaches, and policy implications. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: - Traditional security issues (e.g., war, peace, alliances, military strategy) - Non-traditional security threats (e.g., terrorism, cyber security, climate change, pandemics) - Security governance and international institutions - The p
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