Why publish with International Studies Quarterly?

International Studies Quarterly (ISQ) is the flagship journal of the International Studies Association (ISA). It seeks to publish leading scholarship that engages with significant theoretical, empirical, and normative subjects in international studies. Articles published in ISQ engage in some meaningful way with political, economic, social, or cultural processes that cross the borders of states. They provide answers to explanatory puzzles, present original research, explore topics in international theory, or otherwise intervene in disciplinary debates. Although such articles often have policy implications—and we encourage authors to elucidate those—these implications are secondary to their scholarly purposes.

ISQ accepts submissions for original research articles, research notes, theory notes, and special issues.

Publish your research with the journal and benefit from:

ISQ’s broad scope and established reputation, which allows you to reach a wide audience of international studies scholars.
Global readership. ISQ was read in 189 countries in 2020 and all new abstracts are translated into French and Spanish.
Rigorous peer review from a distinguished, international editorial board, led by Brandon Prins and Krista Wiegand.
Open access publishing options that can increase visibility and readership. ISA members receive a discount on Article Processing Charges (APCs).
A dedicated Twitter account that shares articles and relevant topics with its followers.

Hear from an Editor

Watch a recent interview with Jeff Pickering, one of the lead editors of International Studies Quarterly, about why ISQ will make a good home for your research.