Aims
The International Quarterly of Foreign Relations is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research in the fields of international relations and foreign policy. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and policy practice by fostering dialogue among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at national, regional, and global levels.
The journal aims to publish original, innovative, and methodologically rigorous studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of the evolving dynamics of international politics, foreign policy, international security, global governance, and strategic affairs. Particular attention is devoted to research that explores the interaction between theoretical debates and practical policy challenges in contemporary international relations.
The International Quarterly of Foreign Relations welcomes interdisciplinary approaches and encourages comparative, regional, and global perspectives on emerging political, economic, legal, environmental, technological, and security issues affecting the international system.
Scope
The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and policy-oriented studies in the following areas:
1. International Relations and Global Governance
- Classical and contemporary theories of international relations;
- Emerging paradigms and analytical approaches in international studies;
- International order, global governance, and peace studies;
- Power transitions and transformations in the international system;
- Diplomacy, multilateralism, and international institutions.
2. Foreign Policy Analysis
- Theoretical and methodological approaches to foreign policy analysis;
- Foreign policy decision-making processes;
- Comparative foreign policy studies;
- Iran's foreign policy in regional and global contexts;
- Foreign policies of major and emerging powers;
- Neighborhood policy and regional diplomacy.
3. International Security and Strategic Affairs
- Traditional and non-traditional security challenges;
- Regional conflicts and international crises;
- Cybersecurity, environmental security, biological threats, and hybrid warfare;
- Defense policies, military strategy, and deterrence;
- Security governance and strategic competition.
4. International Political Economy and Economic Diplomacy
- Global political economy and international economic governance;
- Economic sanctions and their political consequences;
- Trade, regional integration, and economic diplomacy;
- Development-oriented foreign policy;
- Energy security and geo-economics.
5. International Law and Global Norms
- Public international law and legal dimensions of international relations;
- International treaties, conventions, and agreements;
- Human rights and international humanitarian law;
- Legal transformations during periods of systemic transition;
- International legal responses to emerging global challenges.
6. Regional and Area Studies
- Regionalism and globalization;
- Geopolitics and security dynamics of the Middle East and Southwest Asia;
- Comparative regional studies;
- Regional organizations and regional governance;
- Regional dimensions of Iran's foreign policy.
7. Strategic and Futures Studies
- Strategic analysis and futures studies;
- Long-term geopolitical trends and scenarios;
- Strategic environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran;
- Emerging technologies and international competition;
- National and regional strategic challenges.
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8. Interdisciplinary Studies in International Affairs
- Climate change and international politics;
- Water politics and transboundary resources;
- Technology, artificial intelligence, and international relations;
- Gender and international politics;
- Migration, identity, and global transformations.
Editorial Policy
The journal particularly encourages submissions that:
- offer original theoretical or empirical contributions;
- employ rigorous qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods;
- address contemporary regional and global challenges;
- establish a connection between academic debates and policy implications;
- Adopt comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives.
The International Quarterly of Foreign Relations welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, and policymakers from all countries and intellectual traditions.
