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
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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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 RelationsQ1
Safety ResearchQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
International Relations
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSafety ResearchPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Security and Public HealthPeacebuilding and International SecurityInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolencePolitical Conflict and GovernanceGender, Security, and Conflict3D Modeling in Geospatial ApplicationsEuropean and Russian Geopolitical Military StrategiesGeographic Information Systems Studies