International Affairs Journal Citation Rate 2026
0020-5850
eISSN 1468-2346
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About International Affairs
International Affairs (IA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering European history and politics and Global Peace and Security Dynamics, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0020-5850 (e-ISSN 1468-2346). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
International Affairs Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Affairs has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the European history and politics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
International Affairs operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Affairs should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International Affairs against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Affairs
- This journal covers European history and politics, Global Peace and Security Dynamics, Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0020-5850 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1468-2346 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Affairs is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, International Affairs is classified under European history and politics, Global Peace and Security Dynamics, Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics and Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics.
and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.468.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.468 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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