Commonwealth & Comparative Politics

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Established in 1961, Commonwealth & Comparative Politics is the premier comparative politics journal in Britain and the Commonwealth. It has consistently ranked in the global top third of the Sociology and Political Science, and Political Science and International Relations journal categories. The Journal primarily publishes research on Commonwealth countries that is of general significance for the field of comparative politics or which addresses issues in international relations directly relevant to the study of the Commonwealth and its 53 member states. It also publishes work on other states where it is of importance for comparative politics generally or enables comparison with Commonwealth countries. The main criteria for publication is that the articles present original research or an original viewpoint. All manuscripts are submitted directly to the Co-Editors and, subject to their initial appraisal, are then anonymously peer reviewed by independent, anonymous, expert referees.
From its inception the Journal has been recognised as a world leader in research on the evolution of the Westminster Model and the politics of small states and has consistently sought to publish research in all important emerging fields within comparative politics, including international political economy and comparative judicial studies.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1961

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Article: Up to 8,000 words.

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Academic.

Topics:

Politics/Political Science: General, International relations, See guidelines.
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Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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