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Last Updated on June 19, 2023


Top Journals in Political Science and International Relations

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Political Science And International Relations, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Political Science and International Relations falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. American Political Science Review


American Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of American Political Science Review is 121. ISSN of this journal is/are 15375943, 00030554.

Impact Score: 6.83 h-Index: 191 SJR: 7.734 Overall Ranking: 121



2. American Journal of Political Science


American Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of American Journal of Political Science is 269. ISSN of this journal is/are 00925853, 15405907.

Impact Score: 4.78 h-Index: 193 SJR: 4.963 Overall Ranking: 269


3. Political Analysis


Political Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Political Analysis is 287. ISSN of this journal is/are 10471987, 14764989.

Impact Score: 5.78 h-Index: 77 SJR: 4.815 Overall Ranking: 287


4. International Organization


International Organization is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Organization is 289. ISSN of this journal is/are 15315088, 00208183.

Impact Score: 7.94 h-Index: 157 SJR: 4.798 Overall Ranking: 289


5. British Journal of Political Science


British Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of British Journal of Political Science is 396. ISSN of this journal is/are 00071234, 14692112.

Impact Score: 5.16 h-Index: 107 SJR: 3.893 Overall Ranking: 396



6. Research and Politics


Research and Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Research and Politics is 757. ISSN of this journal is/are 20531680.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 31 SJR: 2.704 Overall Ranking: 757


7. International Security


International Security is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of International Security is 762. ISSN of this journal is/are 15314804, 01622889.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 120 SJR: 2.694 Overall Ranking: 762


8. World Politics


World Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of World Politics is 770. ISSN of this journal is/are 00438871, 10863338.

Impact Score: 3.55 h-Index: 122 SJR: 2.670 Overall Ranking: 770


9. Political Psychology


Political Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Political Psychology is 806. ISSN of this journal is/are 0162895X, 14679221.

Impact Score: 5.15 h-Index: 109 SJR: 2.610 Overall Ranking: 806



10. Political Science Research and Methods


Political Science Research and Methods is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Political Science Research and Methods is 825. ISSN of this journal is/are 20498470, 20498489.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 21 SJR: 2.589 Overall Ranking: 825


11. West European Politics


West European Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of West European Politics is 927. ISSN of this journal is/are 01402382, 17439655.

Impact Score: 6.07 h-Index: 93 SJR: 2.451 Overall Ranking: 927


12. Journal of Peace Research


Journal of Peace Research is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Peace Research is 931. ISSN of this journal is/are 00223433.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 116 SJR: 2.444 Overall Ranking: 931


13. Policy and Society


Policy and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Policy and Society is 992. ISSN of this journal is/are 14494035.

Impact Score: 10.46 h-Index: 49 SJR: 2.370 Overall Ranking: 992



14. Quarterly Journal of Political Science


Quarterly Journal of Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Quarterly Journal of Political Science is 993. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540634, 15540626.

Impact Score: 1.69 h-Index: 41 SJR: 2.364 Overall Ranking: 993


15. Review of International Political Economy


Review of International Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Review of International Political Economy is 1016. ISSN of this journal is/are 09692290, 14664526.

Impact Score: 5.40 h-Index: 82 SJR: 2.331 Overall Ranking: 1016


16. Journal of Conflict Resolution


Journal of Conflict Resolution is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Conflict Resolution is 1127. ISSN of this journal is/are 00220027.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 119 SJR: 2.164 Overall Ranking: 1127


17. Perspectives on Politics


Perspectives on Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Perspectives on Politics is 1144. ISSN of this journal is/are 15375927.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 91 SJR: 2.148 Overall Ranking: 1144


18. Review of International Organizations


Review of International Organizations is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review of International Organizations is 1303. ISSN of this journal is/are 1559744X, 15597431.

Impact Score: 4.47 h-Index: 42 SJR: 2.017 Overall Ranking: 1303


19. Democratization


Democratization is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Democratization is 1589. ISSN of this journal is/are 13510347, 1743890X.

Impact Score: 3.87 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.785 Overall Ranking: 1589


20. European Political Science Review


European Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of European Political Science Review is 1605. ISSN of this journal is/are 17557739, 17557747.

Impact Score: 3.62 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.776 Overall Ranking: 1605


21. International Studies Quarterly


International Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Quarterly is 1616. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682478, 00208833.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 113 SJR: 1.768 Overall Ranking: 1616


22. Global Environmental Politics


Global Environmental Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Global Environmental Politics is 1756. ISSN of this journal is/are 15263800.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.680 Overall Ranking: 1756


23. Policy Design and Practice


Policy Design and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Policy Design and Practice is 1761. ISSN of this journal is/are 25741292.

Impact Score: 7.00 h-Index: 18 SJR: 1.678 Overall Ranking: 1761


24. European Journal of International Relations


European Journal of International Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of International Relations is 1828. ISSN of this journal is/are 13540661.

Impact Score: 3.20 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.639 Overall Ranking: 1828


25. Electoral Studies


Electoral Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Electoral Studies is 1912. ISSN of this journal is/are 02613794.

Impact Score: 2.31 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.606 Overall Ranking: 1912


26. New Political Economy


New Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of New Political Economy is 1932. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699923, 13563467.

Impact Score: 5.10 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.595 Overall Ranking: 1932


27. International Affairs


International Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of International Affairs is 2245. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682346, 00205850.

Impact Score: 4.41 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.460 Overall Ranking: 2245


28. European Union Politics


European Union Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Union Politics is 2250. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412757, 14651165.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.459 Overall Ranking: 2250


29. International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics


International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics is 2341. ISSN of this journal is/are 15679764, 15731553.

Impact Score: 3.66 h-Index: 44 SJR: 1.418 Overall Ranking: 2341


30. Earth System Governance


Earth System Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Earth System Governance is 2462. ISSN of this journal is/are 25898116.

Impact Score: 5.53 h-Index: 13 SJR: 1.376 Overall Ranking: 2462


31. Contemporary Security Policy


Contemporary Security Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Contemporary Security Policy is 2625. ISSN of this journal is/are 17438764, 13523260.

Impact Score: 7.31 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.328 Overall Ranking: 2625


32. Business and Politics


Business and Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Industrial Relations (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Business and Politics is 2896. ISSN of this journal is/are 13695258, 14693569.

Impact Score: 2.24 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.248 Overall Ranking: 2896


33. Journal of European Integration


Journal of European Integration is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of European Integration is 3044. ISSN of this journal is/are 07036337, 14772280.

Impact Score: 3.68 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.209 Overall Ranking: 3044


34. Political Studies Review


Political Studies Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Political Studies Review is 3298. ISSN of this journal is/are 14789299, 14789302.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.154 Overall Ranking: 3298


35. Studies in Comparative International Development


Studies in Comparative International Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Studies in Comparative International Development is 3371. ISSN of this journal is/are 00393606, 19366167.

Impact Score: 2.81 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.140 Overall Ranking: 3371


36. International Theory


International Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Theory is 3409. ISSN of this journal is/are 17529727, 17529719.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.133 Overall Ranking: 3409


37. Security Dialogue


Security Dialogue is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Security Dialogue is 3471. ISSN of this journal is/are 09670106.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.123 Overall Ranking: 3471


38. Conflict Management and Peace Science


Conflict Management and Peace Science is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Conflict Management and Peace Science is 3527. ISSN of this journal is/are 07388942, 15499219.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.112 Overall Ranking: 3527


39. Journal of Common Market Studies


Journal of Common Market Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Common Market Studies is 3626. ISSN of this journal is/are 14685965, 00219886.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 101 SJR: 1.095 Overall Ranking: 3626


40. International Studies Review


International Studies Review is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Review is 3725. ISSN of this journal is/are 15219488, 14682486.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.076 Overall Ranking: 3725


41. Review of International Studies


Review of International Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Review of International Studies is 3760. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699044, 02602105.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.070 Overall Ranking: 3760


42. European Journal of Political Economy


European Journal of Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Elsevier. The overall rank of European Journal of Political Economy is 4029. ISSN of this journal is/are 01762680.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.029 Overall Ranking: 4029


43. Foreign Policy Analysis


Foreign Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Foreign Policy Analysis is 4108. ISSN of this journal is/are 17438594, 17438586.

Impact Score: 2.32 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.016 Overall Ranking: 4108


44. Journal of the Japanese and International Economies


Journal of the Japanese and International Economies is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of the Japanese and International Economies is 4286. ISSN of this journal is/are 08891583, 10958681.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.989 Overall Ranking: 4286


45. Politics and Society


Politics and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Politics and Society is 4307. ISSN of this journal is/are 00323292, 15527514.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.986 Overall Ranking: 4307


46. International Peacekeeping


International Peacekeeping is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Peacekeeping is 4323. ISSN of this journal is/are 13533312, 1743906X.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.984 Overall Ranking: 4323


47. Latin American Politics and Society


Latin American Politics and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Latin American Politics and Society is 4420. ISSN of this journal is/are 15482456, 1531426X.

Impact Score: 1.96 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.971 Overall Ranking: 4420


48. Chinese Political Science Review


Chinese Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The overall rank of Chinese Political Science Review is 4493. ISSN of this journal is/are 23654252, 23654244.

Impact Score: 3.54 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.961 Overall Ranking: 4493


49. International Political Science Review


International Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Political Science Review is 4567. ISSN of this journal is/are 01925121, 1460373X.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.951 Overall Ranking: 4567


50. Review of African Political Economy


Review of African Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Review of African Political Economy is 4654. ISSN of this journal is/are 03056244, 17401720.

Impact Score: 1.34 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.940 Overall Ranking: 4654


51. Security Studies


Security Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Security Studies is 4724. ISSN of this journal is/are 15561852, 09636412.

Impact Score: 1.38 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.931 Overall Ranking: 4724


52. Journal of Global Security Studies


Journal of Global Security Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Global Security Studies is 4745. ISSN of this journal is/are 20573189, 20573170.

Impact Score: 1.53 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.928 Overall Ranking: 4745


53. Information Society


Information Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Society is 4760. ISSN of this journal is/are 01972243, 10876537.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 83 SJR: 0.926 Overall Ranking: 4760


54. Asian Economic Papers


Asian Economic Papers is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Asian Economic Papers is 4800. ISSN of this journal is/are 15360083, 15353516.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.921 Overall Ranking: 4800


55. Philosophy and Public Affairs


Philosophy and Public Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Philosophy and Public Affairs is 4848. ISSN of this journal is/are 10884963, 00483915.

Impact Score: 1.77 h-Index: 77 SJR: 0.917 Overall Ranking: 4848


56. Journal of Chinese Political Science


Journal of Chinese Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Political Science is 4938. ISSN of this journal is/are 10806954, 15557898.

Impact Score: 4.72 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.906 Overall Ranking: 4938


57. European Journal of International Security


European Journal of International Security is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of European Journal of International Security is 5015. ISSN of this journal is/are 20575637, 20575645.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.897 Overall Ranking: 5015


58. East European Politics


East European Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of East European Politics is 5248. ISSN of this journal is/are 21599165, 21599173.

Impact Score: 3.83 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.870 Overall Ranking: 5248


59. Capitalism, Nature, Socialism


Capitalism, Nature, Socialism is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Capitalism, Nature, Socialism is 5331. ISSN of this journal is/are 10455752, 15483290.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.863 Overall Ranking: 5331


60. Territory, Politics, Governance


Territory, Politics, Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Territory, Politics, Governance is 5352. ISSN of this journal is/are 2162268X, 21622671.

Impact Score: 2.85 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.861 Overall Ranking: 5352


61. Geopolitics


Geopolitics is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Geopolitics is 5573. ISSN of this journal is/are 14650045.

Impact Score: 3.23 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.839 Overall Ranking: 5573


62. Asian Business and Management


Asian Business and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Business and Management is 5707. ISSN of this journal is/are 14724782, 14769328.

Impact Score: 4.81 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.824 Overall Ranking: 5707


63. Journal of Contemporary China


Journal of Contemporary China is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Contemporary China is 5736. ISSN of this journal is/are 10670564, 14699400.

Impact Score: 2.85 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.822 Overall Ranking: 5736


64. Journal of Chinese Governance


Journal of Chinese Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Chinese Governance is 5798. ISSN of this journal is/are 23812354, 23812346.

Impact Score: 3.81 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.816 Overall Ranking: 5798


65. European Political Science


European Political Science is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of European Political Science is 5840. ISSN of this journal is/are 16820983, 16804333.

Impact Score: 1.74 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.812 Overall Ranking: 5840


66. Journal of Cybersecurity


Journal of Cybersecurity is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Hardware and Architecture (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Cybersecurity is 5842. ISSN of this journal is/are 20572093.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.812 Overall Ranking: 5842


67. Nations and Nationalism


Nations and Nationalism is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Nations and Nationalism is 5845. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698129, 13545078.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.812 Overall Ranking: 5845


68. Cambridge Review of International Affairs


Cambridge Review of International Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Cambridge Review of International Affairs is 5955. ISSN of this journal is/are 09557571, 1474449X.

Impact Score: 1.02 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.801 Overall Ranking: 5955


69. China Quarterly


China Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of China Quarterly is 6035. ISSN of this journal is/are 03057410, 14682648.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 94 SJR: 0.794 Overall Ranking: 6035


70. Cooperation and Conflict


Cooperation and Conflict is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Cooperation and Conflict is 6077. ISSN of this journal is/are 00108367, 14603691.

Impact Score: 1.77 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.790 Overall Ranking: 6077


71. Transnational Corporations


Transnational Corporations is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The overall rank of Transnational Corporations is 6120. ISSN of this journal is/are 10149562.

Impact Score: 1.92 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.787 Overall Ranking: 6120


72. Critical Social Policy


Critical Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Critical Social Policy is 6213. ISSN of this journal is/are 02610183, 1461703X.

Impact Score: 2.74 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.777 Overall Ranking: 6213


73. World Economy


World Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of World Economy is 6233. ISSN of this journal is/are 03785920, 14679701.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.776 Overall Ranking: 6233


74. Millennium: Journal of International Studies


Millennium: Journal of International Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Millennium: Journal of International Studies is 6294. ISSN of this journal is/are 03058298, 14779021.

Impact Score: 2.02 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.771 Overall Ranking: 6294


75. International and Comparative Law Quarterly


International and Comparative Law Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International and Comparative Law Quarterly is 6315. ISSN of this journal is/are 00205893.

Impact Score: 1.30 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.768 Overall Ranking: 6315


76. Health and Human Rights


Health and Human Rights is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Health (social science) (Q2). It is published by Harvard School of Public Health. The overall rank of Health and Human Rights is 6329. ISSN of this journal is/are 10790969, 21504113.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.767 Overall Ranking: 6329


77. German Politics


German Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Frank Cass Publishers. The overall rank of German Politics is 6394. ISSN of this journal is/are 09644008.

Impact Score: 1.83 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.761 Overall Ranking: 6394


78. Journal of Political Ecology


Journal of Political Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology. The overall rank of Journal of Political Ecology is 6555. ISSN of this journal is/are 10730451.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.746 Overall Ranking: 6555


79. Water Alternatives


Water Alternatives is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Water Alternatives is 6617. ISSN of this journal is/are 19650175.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.741 Overall Ranking: 6617


80. Acta Politica


Acta Politica is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Acta Politica is 6660. ISSN of this journal is/are 00016810.

Impact Score: 1.64 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.737 Overall Ranking: 6660


81. International Studies Perspectives


International Studies Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Studies Perspectives is 6668. ISSN of this journal is/are 15283577, 15283585.

Impact Score: 1.98 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.737 Overall Ranking: 6668


82. International Interactions


International Interactions is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Interactions is 6848. ISSN of this journal is/are 03050629, 15477444.

Impact Score: 1.41 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.721 Overall Ranking: 6848


83. Chinese Journal of International Politics


Chinese Journal of International Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Chinese Journal of International Politics is 6914. ISSN of this journal is/are 17508924, 17508916.

Impact Score: 1.41 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.716 Overall Ranking: 6914


84. Politics


Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Politics is 6931. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679256, 02633957.

Impact Score: 2.16 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.715 Overall Ranking: 6931


85. Journal of Law and Courts


Journal of Law and Courts is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Journal of Law and Courts is 7003. ISSN of this journal is/are 21646589, 21646570.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.709 Overall Ranking: 7003


86. Comparative European Politics


Comparative European Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Comparative European Politics is 7011. ISSN of this journal is/are 1740388X, 14724790.

Impact Score: 1.83 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.708 Overall Ranking: 7011


87. Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies


Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by STAIN Kudus. The overall rank of Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies is 7037. ISSN of this journal is/are 24769304, 23551895.

Impact Score: 1.64 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 7037


88. Asian Economic Policy Review


Asian Economic Policy Review is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Asian Economic Policy Review is 7077. ISSN of this journal is/are 18328105, 17483131.

Impact Score: 1.37 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.702 Overall Ranking: 7077


89. Political Research Exchange


Political Research Exchange is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Political Research Exchange is 7084. ISSN of this journal is/are 2474736X.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.702 Overall Ranking: 7084


90. Post-Soviet Affairs


Post-Soviet Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Post-Soviet Affairs is 7196. ISSN of this journal is/are 1060586X.

Impact Score: 2.23 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.693 Overall Ranking: 7196


91. Global Policy


Global Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Global and Planetary Change (Q3). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Global Policy is 7292. ISSN of this journal is/are 17585899, 17585880.

Impact Score: 1.78 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.686 Overall Ranking: 7292


92. Swiss Political Science Review


Swiss Political Science Review is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Swiss Political Science Review is 7430. ISSN of this journal is/are 14247755, 16626370.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.677 Overall Ranking: 7430


93. Contemporary Political Theory


Contemporary Political Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Contemporary Political Theory is 7517. ISSN of this journal is/are 14708914, 14769336.

Impact Score: 1.78 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.669 Overall Ranking: 7517


94. European Politics and Society


European Politics and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of European Politics and Society is 7566. ISSN of this journal is/are 23745126, 23745118.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.666 Overall Ranking: 7566


95. Journal of Eastern African Studies


Journal of Eastern African Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Eastern African Studies is 7569. ISSN of this journal is/are 17531055, 17531063.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.666 Overall Ranking: 7569


96. Citizenship Studies


Citizenship Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Citizenship Studies is 7599. ISSN of this journal is/are 14693593, 13621025.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.664 Overall Ranking: 7599


97. Economia


Economia is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2). It is published by Brookings Institution Press. The overall rank of Economia is 7802. ISSN of this journal is/are 15297470, 15336239.

Impact Score: 0.17 h-Index: 4 SJR: 0.651 Overall Ranking: 7802


98. Economic and Political Studies


Economic and Political Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Economic and Political Studies is 7819. ISSN of this journal is/are 24704024, 20954816.

Impact Score: 3.69 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.650 Overall Ranking: 7819


99. International Journal of Public Sector Management


International Journal of Public Sector Management is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Public Sector Management is 7877. ISSN of this journal is/are 09513558.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.646 Overall Ranking: 7877


100. British Journal of Politics and International Relations


British Journal of Politics and International Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of British Journal of Politics and International Relations is 7982. ISSN of this journal is/are 13691481.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.638 Overall Ranking: 7982








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Political Science and International Relations or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Political Science and International Relations


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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