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The RUSI Journal

About The RUSI Journal

The RUSI Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Routledge.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, The RUSI Journal maintains a standard position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 0.58, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 0307-1847
ISSN (Online) 1744-0378
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
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About The RUSI Journal

The RUSI Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Routledge.

The RUSI Journal is published by Routledge from GB as a journal. It has published 5,118 works to date, attracting 19,339 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 58, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Military History and Strategy, Defense, Military, and Policy Studies, Military and Defense Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The RUSI Journal

The current impact factor of The RUSI Journal is 0.577.

No, The RUSI Journal is not an open access journal.

The RUSI Journal is published by Routledge.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
0.577
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.577 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,118
Total Works
19,339
Total Citations
58
h-index
0.58
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where The RUSI Journal most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Military History and Strategy
    Social Sciences
    706 works
  2. Defense, Military, and Policy Studies
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    578 works
  3. Military and Defense Studies
    Social Sciences
    531 works
  4. European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies
    Social Sciences
    415 works
  5. International Relations and Foreign Policy
    Social Sciences
    300 works
  6. Global Peace and Security Dynamics
    Social Sciences
    253 works
  7. Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
    Social Sciences
    224 works
  8. World Wars: History, Literature, and Impact
    Social Sciences
    222 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S962698607
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