International Studies Review

Aims & Scope

The International Studies Review (ISR) is a journal of the International Studies Association.

It provides a window on current trends and research in international studies worldwide.

Published four times a year, ISR is intended to help (a) scholars engage in the kind of dialogue and debate that will shape the field of international studies in the future; (b) graduate and undergraduate students understand major issues in international studies and identify promising opportunities for research; and (c) educators keep up with new ideas and research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1892

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	869

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.709

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	76

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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.

• Globalization and Policy Convergence

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Daniel W.

• Understanding the Domestic Impact of International Norms: A Research Agenda

  Citation: 280

  Authors: Andrew P., James W.

• Sanctions Sometimes Smart: Targeted Sanctions in Theory and Practice

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Daniel W.

• Chinese Visions of World Order: Post-hegemonic or a New Hegemony?

  Citation: 197

  Authors: William A.

• Truth-Seeking, Truth-Telling, and Postconflict Peacebuilding: Curb the Enthusiasm?1

  Citation: 187

  Authors: David

• Political Marginalization, Climate Change, and Conflict in African Sahel States

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Clionadh

• Where Do the Peacekeepers Go?1

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Michael, Stephen

• Realist Constructivism

  Citation: 178

  Authors: J.Samuel

• Transnational Public-Private Partnerships in International Relations: Making Sense of Concepts, Research Frameworks, and Results

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Marco, Sabine, Christopher

• A Relational Theory of World Politics

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Yaqing

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