Journal profile · INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
China International Strategy Review
ISSN 2524-5627 · eISSN 2524-5635 · Springer Nature
China International Strategy Review: CAS Zone 3 · Sociology (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 1.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 33 days to acceptance (47 articles, last 24 months); 26 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
China International Strategy Review is published by Springer Nature and is classed under Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are International Relations and Foreign Policy, International Development and Aid and Global Political and Economic Relations, together about 44.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Publishes original writings in the fields of world politics and international strategic studies related, but not limited, to China and its foreign relations. Encourages writers to provide leading-edge research findings and policy-relevant analysis. Aims to serve as a bridge between China’s strategic perspectives and those of the international community. China International Strategy Review (CISR) publishes original writings in the fields of world politics and international strategic studies related, but not limited, to China and its foreign relations. It encourages writers to provide leading-edge research findings and policy-relevant analysis. With authors of diverse national and regional backgrounds, the journal aims to serve as a bridge between China’s strategic perspectives and those of the international community. Interdisciplinary approaches are applied to make the journal intellectually rich and challenging. CISR is run by the Institute of International and Strategic Studies (IISS), Peking University. The views published in the journal are those of the individual authors and should not be construed as representing those of the IISS. The journal’s international editorial board and rigorous peer review process should ensure that articles herein present objective, high-quality scholarship.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Editor-in-chief Wang JisiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 26 in mainland China (about 68%); most named Mainland China 26, United States 2, United Kingdom 2, Japan 2, South Korea 1 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences21.4%
- International Development and AidSocial Sciences16.7%
- Global Political and Economic RelationsSocial Sciences6.2%
- Islamic Studies and HistorySocial Sciences4.3%
- Globalization, Economics, and PoliciesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.3%
- Global Peace and Security DynamicsSocial Sciences4%
- Global Political and Social DynamicsSocial Sciences4%
- European and Russian Geopolitical Military StrategiesSocial Sciences3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.17LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 45OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.41OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 47.17%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 18LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 227,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 212 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 9 | 30 |
| 2024 | 26 | 15 | 129 |
| 2023 | 25 | 7 | 129 |
| 2022 | 30 | 17 | 292 |
| 2021 | 28 | 15 | 374 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
33 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 13 days – 47 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 24 days (47 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 62 days
- Sample
- 47 articles with submission and acceptance dates (51 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 64 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member Model summary
As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in China International Strategy Review, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- ISSN
- 2524-5627
- Electronic ISSN
- 2524-5635
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 1 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about China International Strategy Review
What CAS zone is China International Strategy Review in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of China International Strategy Review?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.2 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.6, h-index 20.
How long does peer review take at China International Strategy Review?
Based on the dates recorded on 47 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 33 days (interquartile range 13–47 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of China International Strategy Review?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of China International Strategy Review based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 26 (about 68%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (26), United States (2) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index China International Strategy Review?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, China International Strategy Review is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is China International Strategy Review open access, and what is the APC?
China International Strategy Review is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .