Editorial Policy
Scope & Article Types
We publish original research article, reviews, and policy analyses in International Relations and related fields (international relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, global governance, international security, regional studies, international political economy, global south, international organizations, transnational issues, human rights, international development, international cooperation, gender in IR and international development issues).
Editorial Independence
Decisions are based on scholarly merit, relevance, and ethics, independent of authors’ identities or affiliations.
Peer Review
Peer review is a critical evaluation process where experts assess a manuscript’s quality, validity, and relevance.
- Double-Blind Review: Identities of authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure impartiality.
- Review Criteria: Evaluates originality, theoretical contribution, methodology, clarity, and relevance to the field.
- Timeline: Typically completed within 4–8 weeks; reviewers provide detailed feedback.
- Revision: Authors may revise and resubmit within a stipulated timeframe.
Open Access & License
All articles are free to read. Authors retain copyright and publish under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, allowing non-commercial sharing with proper credit and no derivatives.
The journal follows COPE guidelines. We issue corrections for errors and retract articles when serious ethical breaches are confirmed.
Archiving & Preservation
Published content is stored in trusted repositories/digital archives to ensure long-term access.
