African Security Review

Aims & Scope

The African Security Review is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes articles on issues across the broad spectrum of human security in Africa.

The ASR encourages submissions from various perspectives (both traditional and innovative), different methodological backgrounds and divergent theoretical approaches, in order to broaden and widen cross-disciplinary discourse in the field of human security in Africa.

The ASR is affiliated with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), a pan-African human security policy think-tank that aims to advance human security in Africa through evidence-based policy advice, technical support and capacity building.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12467

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	130

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.457

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• FOOD SECURITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

  Citation: 124

  Authors: JENNY

• The Islamist challenge: Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis explained

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Freedom C

• URBAN FORTRESSES

  Citation: 69

  Authors: KARINA, MARTIN

• Oil pipeline sabotage in Nigeria: Dimensions, actors and implications for national security

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Freedom C

• PEER REVIEW AS A TOOL FOR CO-OPERATION AND CHANGE

  Citation: 53

  Authors: FABRICIO

• The African Union's evolving role in peace operations: the African Union Mission in Burundi, the African Union Mission in Sudan and the AfricanUnion Mission in Somalia

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Tim

• The Somali Conflict: Root causes, obstacles, and peace-building strategies

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Afyare Abdi, Abdullahi

• Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Hakeem, Ufo Okeke

• AFRICA AND CHINA'S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

  Citation: 37

  Authors: DOMINGOS JARDO

• South Africa as an emerging middle power

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Prof Maxi

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