Nationalism and Ethnic Politics

Aims & Scope

Nationalism & Ethnic Politics explores the varied political aspects of nationalism and ethnicity in order to develop more constructive inter-group relations, and to address the sources of both contemporary and historical identity-based conflicts.

The journal publishes case studies as well as comparative and theoretical analyses.

It welcomes articles from varying perspectives and different approaches, both qualitative and quantitative.

Nationalism & Ethnic Politics examines processes and theories of ethnic identity formation, mobilization, conflict and accommodation in the context of political development and what is commonly referred to as nation building.

It deals with pluralism, ethno-nationalism, irredentism, separatism, and related phenomena.

The journal compares and contrasts state and community claims, and deals with such factors as citizenship, race, religion, economic development, immigration, language, and the international environment.

Nationalism & Ethnic Politics aims to promote scholarship from diverse disciplines, as well as to advance wider public understanding of the subfield.

The journal seeks to include pieces by contributors whose first language is not English, as to be able to draw on the expertise that exists in this subfield in the world at large, while also ensuring that the articles published are accessible to a very diverse readership in the academy and beyond.

Four issues a year are published, and generally one of these is a special issue that focuses on a particular theme or case.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.281

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17272

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	64

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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.

• Who is indigenous? ‘Peoplehood’ and ethnonationalist approaches to rearticulating indigenous identity

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Jeff

• DIASPORA INVOLVEMENT IN INSURGENCIES: INSIGHTS FROM THE KHALISTAN AND TAMIL EELAM MOVEMENTS

  Citation: 81

  Authors: C. CHRISTINE

• The specification of ethnic cleavages and ethnopolitical groups for the analysis of democratic competition in contemporary Africa

  Citation: 79

  Authors: James R., Shaheen

• Preferential policies for ethnic minorities in China: The case of Xinjiang

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Barry

• The Political Representation of Visible Minorities in Electoral Democracies: A Comparison of France, Denmark, and Canada

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Karen

• Five stages of the construction of Kurdish nationalism in Turkey

  Citation: 69

  Authors: M. Hakan

• Reassessing current theories of nationalism: Nationalism as boundary maintenance and creation

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Daniele

• What Capital Cities Say About State and Nation Building

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Edward

• Political Power and Civil Counterpower: The Complex Dynamics of the Catalan Independence Movement

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Kathryn

• “Citizen, Speak Turkish!”: A Nation in the Making

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Senem

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