International Politics Reviews examines important issues and developing trends in the field of international relations, illuminating major controversies and presenting new perspectives and insights. The aim of the journal is to help researchers shape the field for the future.

To this end, International Politics Reviews publishes in-depth review articles, commentaries, debates and interviews. Early career and senior academics make agenda-setting contributions to the journal. The material is designed to benefit a broad readership of students, scholars and professionals working in international relations and elsewhere in the social sciences.

The journal aspires to provide a geographically global coverage and to illuminate the diverse landscape of theories, approaches and issues currently debated in the study of international relations. 

COVID 19 and impact on peer review

As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times.  Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.