Aims & Scope

International Relations of the Asia-Pacific is a major international journal publishing the best original research in the field.

The journal, launched in 2001, is published three times a year in January, May and September.

Papers are welcomed from all international relations scholars, both within and without the Asia-Pacific region.

The aims of International Relations of the Asia-Pacific are twofold: to bring outstanding general scholarship in international relations to readers in the Asia-Pacific; and to provide a dedicated outlet for scholars working on the international relations of the region.

The circulation of the journal includes all the members of the Japan Association of International Relations, thereby guaranteeing substantial readership within the region.

International Relations of the Asia-Pacific focusses on: the relations between the countries within the Asia-Pacific region; the relations between the Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world; and general issues and theories of international relations that have a bearing on one or more countries of the Asia-Pacific.

The journal is open to all methodological approaches and schools of thought

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.3

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 8620

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 108

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.664

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 37

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.3
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.664
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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