Journal profile · Multiple
Mediterranean Politics
ISSN 1362-9395 · eISSN 1743-9418 · Taylor & Francis
Mediterranean Politics: CAS Zone 3 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.24; JCR Q2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 205 days to acceptance (79 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 17% (journal website); 52 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Mediterranean Politics is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 3 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies, Middle East Politics and Society and Political Conflict and Governance, together about 26.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science and Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Mediterranean Politics is a refereed journal which brings together research on the contemporary politics and international relations of the Mediterranean and the regions surrrounding it. The Mediterranean is understood not only as those countries whose borders are partially or wholly defined by the sea itself, but as a space that spans the continents of Europe, Africa and Asia. Thus, the journal seeks to act as a bridge between the relevant regional studies communities, and our coverage is inclusive of countries and populations in the broader European, African (North Africa and the Sahel), Middle Eastern (the Mashreq and the Gulf) and West Asian regions. Moreover we welcome contributions that examine the linkages between the Mediterranean area and the wider world. The journal seeks to shed light on the connectedness of polities and societies and thus takes an inter-disciplinary approach which, while generally focused on the disciplines of politics and international relations, is inclusive where appropriate of economics, political economy, human geography, sociology and anthropology. The journal does not, however, generally accept articles on historical subjects that lack direct contemporary linkage and our economic coverage is confined to those subjects that are likely to be of interest to a largely politics and international relations readership. The articles included in the journal are based on original research. Some focus on individual states, others on the relationships between them, on the international organisations which facilitate or complicate such relationships, or on themes and issues that are common to some or all. Besides research articles, the journal publishes a regular Profiles section, devoted to briefer analysis of recent events or developments, and a substantial book review section, usually containing a review article. While some issues are general ones with varied content, others are special or themed issues that include guest-edited collections of articles, usually including a substantive introduction which seeks to frame or theoretically ground the subject. On occasion, a general issue of the journal may include a themed section comprising a more limited number of related articles. For more information on how to make a submission or propose a collection of articles, please visit our Instructions for Authors page.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Matt BuehlerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 2, Italy 2, Netherlands 1, Austria 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Jewish and Middle Eastern StudiesSocial Sciences10%
- Middle East Politics and SocietySocial Sciences8.7%
- Political Conflict and GovernanceSocial Sciences7.7%
- European Union Policy and GovernanceSocial Sciences7.6%
- Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, GenderSocial Sciences6.3%
- Turkey's Politics and SocietySocial Sciences6.3%
- Middle East and Rwanda ConflictsSocial Sciences6.1%
- Global Peace and Security DynamicsSocial Sciences5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Area Studies | Zone 3 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Area Studies | Zone 2 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Area Studies | Zone 3 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- JCR Q2 · best quartile · 2025
- CiteScore Q1 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher 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
- 1.24LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.74LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.74Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.52LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 1.52Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 55OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 447OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.83%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 38LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 165,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,257 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 17 | 8 |
| 2025 | 52 | 21 | 70 |
| 2024 | 59 | 31 | 142 |
| 2023 | 50 | 20 | 269 |
| 2022 | 41 | 12 | 234 |
| 2021 | 55 | 14 | 486 |
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
205 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 153 days – 270 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (79 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 226 days
- Sample
- 79 articles with submission and acceptance dates (116 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
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 17%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 23 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 86 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 12 daysPublisher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted2
- original researchOriginal ResearchLength not stated
- review articleReview ArticleLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access
- Open access Open access
Mediterranean Politics is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discoverability and …
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
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1362-9395
- Electronic ISSN
- 1743-9418
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 31, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Mediterranean Politics
What CAS zone is Mediterranean Politics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Mediterranean Politics is in Zone 3 of Sociology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Area Studies / International Relations / Political Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Mediterranean Politics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.24; CiteScore 4.5, h-index 55.
How long does peer review take at Mediterranean Politics?
Based on the dates recorded on 79 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 205 days (interquartile range 153–270 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 17%. 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 JCR quartile is Mediterranean Politics in?
The journal's website gives JCR Q2 (best quartile). JCR quartiles are Clarivate's to confirm and a different system from the CAS zones; in the CAS ranking the journal is in Zone 3 of Sociology.
Where are the editorial board members of Mediterranean Politics based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (2), Italy (2) and Netherlands (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Mediterranean Politics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Mediterranean Politics is indexed in SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Mediterranean Politics open access, and what is the APC?
Mediterranean Politics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .