Aims & Scope
Strategic Analysis is the flagship publication of the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses.
Published bi-monthly in partnership with Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group, UK), Strategic Analysis provides a forum for independent research, commentaries, analysis and debate on global and regional security issues.
An internationally refereed journal, Strategic Analysis seeks to reflect a range of views from within the Indian strategic studies and International Relations community.
It seeks to promote a better understanding of Indian thinking on contemporary national and international themes.
The coverage and scope is global, reflecting India's growing global interests and role.
The aim, through the medium of the journal, is to reach out to an international audience interested in knowing about Indian analyses and perspectives on global and regional issues such as India's foreign and defence policies, strategic culture and technologies.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
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| 2025 | 0.5 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 0.129 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q4 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 22 |
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 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.
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China's ‘<i>String of Pearls</i>’ in the Indian Ocean and Its Security Implications
Citation: 52
Authors: Gurpreet S.
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The Belt and Road Initiative: Exploring Beijing’s Motivations and Challenges for its New Silk Road
Citation: 47
Authors: Michael
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Boko Haram: Insurgency and the War against Terrorism in the Lake Chad Region
Citation: 39
Authors: Samuel
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Has Nigeria Defeated Boko Haram? An Appraisal of the Counter-Terrorism Approach under the Buhari Administration
Citation: 27
Authors: Hakeem
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Between Power and Justice: Current Problems and Perspectives of the NPT Regime
Citation: 26
Authors: Harald