About the Journal


International Relations and Strategic Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the study of international relations, diplomacy, global governance, geopolitical transformations, and strategic affairs. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, political scientists, diplomats, analysts, and scholars to examine contemporary global challenges, foreign policy developments, international cooperation, security dynamics, and emerging trends in world politics. It encourages rigorous academic inquiry and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the evolving international system.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

  • International relations theory and global political processes
  • Diplomacy, foreign policy, and international cooperation
  • Geopolitics and strategic studies
  • International security and conflict resolution
  • Regional integration and international organizations
  • Global governance and international law
  • Economic diplomacy and international trade relations
  • Cybersecurity and emerging security challenges
  • Peacebuilding, humanitarian issues, and sustainable development

For more detailed information, see the Aims and Scope section.

Founders

  • Institute for Global Policy and Strategic Research
  • Novscience Press

Publisher

  • Novscience Press

Journal Website

International Relations and Strategic Studies – Interresearchia Press

Registration

  • Registered by: European Academic Publishing Registry
  • Registration Number: EU-IRSS-2025-0184
  • Date of Registration: 18 May 2021

Year of Foundation

  • 2021

Publication Frequency

  • Quarterly (4 issues per year)

Language of Publication

  • English

Editorial Leadership

  • Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Alexander Reinhardt
  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Michael Andersen
  • Contact Email: info@novscience.com

The editorial board consists of leading international scholars in international relations, political science, diplomacy, and strategic studies. Full information about the board can be found in the Editorial Board section.

Open Access and Licensing

All published materials are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.