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Political Studies

About

Political Studies is a leading international journal, which is committed to publishing high-quality research in all areas of politics and international relations. The journal publishes rigorous and original work of significance to the discipline broadly defined. The journal’s editorial approach is not constrained by any particular methodological or theoretical framework and the editors wish to encourage a pluralistic approach to the discipline and debate among the different approaches. The editors particularly welcome submissions which aim to be innovative in their approach, which cross traditional disciplinary boundaries, which reconsider the relationship between the domestic and international politics, or which offer fresh comparative perspectives. The journal is committed to the very highest standards of peer reviewing, to developing the most promising new work available, and to facilitating professional communication in political science.

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

International
Established in 1953

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 5 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 5 x per year

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AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details)

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: 7,000 - 9,000 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

Politics/Political Science: General, International relations.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Political Studies Submission Statistics

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We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Aug 2026

For scholarly publications, we check their guidelines for changes twice a year, and we audit the listing once a year.

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