RUSI Journal

Aims & Scope

Published six times a year, the RUSI Journal is the Institute’s flagship publication and a leading forum for the exchange of ideas on national and international defence and security issues.

First published in 1857, the RUSI Journal is the oldest publication of its kind in the world and considered by practitioners and scholars alike to be essential reading for anyone seeking to understand war and conflict, British and international defence and security policies, and military history.

With ten to twelve timely and policy-relevant articles on contemporary defence and security matters, scholarly studies on military history and a substantial book reviews section, the RUSI Journal consistently brings the most innovative and challenging perspectives to bear on past, present and future issues in the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.203

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20993

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	79

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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.

• What is the State of Artificial Intelligence Governance Globally?

  Citation: 130

  Authors: James, Irakli

• Proxy Warfare and the Future of Conflict

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Andrew

• Cyber-Weapons

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Thomas, Peter

• Service Life and Beyond – Institution or Culture?

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Beverly P, Howard J, Neil

• Artificial Intelligence, Drone Swarming and Escalation Risks in Future Warfare

  Citation: 48

  Authors: James

• The Changing Nature of Modern Warfare

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Rod

• Women, Gender and Daesh Radicalisation

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Elizabeth, Emily

• Climate Change

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Simon

• Pathways to Violent Extremism in the Digital Era

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Charlie, Luke

• The Foreign Policy of Cities

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Simon, Michele

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