This interactive, café-style session is designed for scholars from the Global South seeking to enhance their engagement with leading international academic journals in political science, international studies, and related social sciences. Featuring editors from top-tier journals, the session offers an invaluable opportunity to explore strategies for navigating the complexities of academic publishing, overcoming structural barriers, and amplifying the scholarly impact of research rooted in diverse contexts.
The session will focus on key challenges and practical solutions tailored to researchers aiming to expand their publishing portfolios. Editors will lead discussions on a) how to position regionally focused research within global theoretical debates to meet the expectations of international audiences; b) how to critically assess target journals for relevance, scope, and editorial priorities to maximize the chances of acceptance; and c) leveraging professional networks, co-authorships, and mentorships to strengthen international collaborations and broaden research visibility.
Speakers
Dr. Annika Hinze | Editor of the International Political Science Review
Prof. Asaf Siniver | Co-Editor-in-Chief of International Affairs
Dr. Rosalie Hall | Editor of International Studies Perspectives
Dr. Caterina Froio | Editor in Chief of the European Journal of Political Research and editor of the Routledge series Extremism & Democracy
