Political Studies

Political Studies is a leading international journal in politics and international relations scholarship. Since its inception over seventy years ago the journal has remained at the forefront of its field, publishing rigorous and original work in all areas of the discipline. Political Studies is not constrained by any particular methodological or theoretical framework and encourages a pluralistic approach to politics and international relations. Innovative submissions, which cross and challenge traditional discipline boundaries, reconsider the relationship between international and domestic politics or offer a fresh comparative perspective, are particularly welcome. Political Studies aims to develop the most promising work available, facilitate professional communication in political science and is committed to the highest standards of peer reviewing.

The Political Studies Association awards the Harrison Prize for the best paper published in Political Studies every year. Read the virtual issue that brings together all the award winning papers here.

Political Studies is published in association with the Political Studies Association.

The PSA acknowledges the prevalence of systemic bias and unequal power dynamics within academia and publishing. The PSA believes that the promotion of equality and diversity should be core values for the practice of politics as well as the study, teaching and writing of politics. We are passionate about supporting inclusion in the academy and wider society through our publishing activities.

Working with our journal editors and publishing partner Sage, we are doing this by:

• Publishing and amplifying content from diverse, global perspectives, including women, scholars of colour, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, and historically marginalised communities.
• Working to increase diversity of our journals’ editorial boards, peer review processes and author bases.
• Ensuring that our content and communications are inclusive and accessible, challenging bias and stereotypes.

Read more about the PSA’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Read more about the minimum standards for inclusion and diversity for scholarly publishing developed by the RSC cross-publisher group (which includes Sage as a member).

Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/post.