South African Journal of International Affairs

Aims & Scope

The South African Journal of International Affairs ( SAJIA ) is an outward-looking International Relations journal.

While taking a South African and African perspective, articles are comparative, and address issues of global importance.

Published since 1993, SAJIA has become a leading South African journal publishing original and review articles on international relations involving and affecting Africa.

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent, non-governmental organisation focusing on South Africa’s and Africa’s international relations.

SAIIA provides cutting edge analysis and promotes balanced dialogue, thus contributing to effective policy making on issues critical to Africa and its engagement in a dynamic global context.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.409

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13587

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	119

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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.

• A profile of the operations of Chinese multinationals in Africa

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Chris, Martyn

• China's ‘win-win’ cooperation: Unpacking the impact of infrastructure-for-resources deals in Africa

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Ana Cristina

• South Africa's foreign policy: hegemonic aspirations, neoliberal orientations and global transformation

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Adam

• Overlap and interplay between international organisations: theories and approaches

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Malte

• In a fix: Africa’s place in the Belt and Road Initiative and the reproduction of dependency

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Ian, Tim

• China and soft power

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Joseph S.

• The rise of BASIC in UN climate change negotiations

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Xinran

• The emerging middle power concept: Time to say goodbye?

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Eduard

• Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria: The international dimension

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Hakeem, Ufo Okeke, Ayo

• The rush for land in Africa: Resource grabbing or green revolution?

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Ward

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