Journal profile · Social Sciences-Political Science and International Relations
Review of Politics
ISSN 0034-6705 · eISSN 1748-6858 · Cambridge University Press
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Review of Politics: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,550; 107 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Review of Politics is published by Cambridge University Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Political Philosophy and Ethics, American Constitutional Law and Politics and Political Theory and Influence, together about 28.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Review of Politics publishes high-quality original research that advances scholarly debates in all areas of political theory. We welcome manuscripts on the history of political thought, analytical political theory, canonical political thought, contemporary political thought, comparative political thought, critical theory, or literature and political thought. While quality of scholarship and clear contribution to progressing scholarly debates are the key criteria for inclusion, we also strive to publish cutting-edge research in a way that is maximally accessible to as wide an audience as possible.We also have a substantial book review section that offers high-quality reviews of new books about political theory, philosophy, and intellectual history.Founded in 1939 by Waldemar Gurian, The Review of Politics has published articles by authors as distinguished and diverse as Hannah Arendt, John Kenneth Galbraith, Jacques Maritain, Yves R. Simon, Talcott Parsons, Clinton Rossiter, Edward Shils, Leo Strauss, and Eric Voegelin.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Political Science and International Relations
Editor-in-chief Ruth M. AbbeyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 14, United Kingdom 2, Hong Kong, China 1, France 1, Canada 1 (21 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Political Philosophy and EthicsSocial Sciences11.5%
- American Constitutional Law and PoliticsSocial Sciences8.7%
- Political Theory and InfluenceSocial Sciences8%
- Political Theory and DemocracySocial Sciences7.5%
- Seventeenth-Century Political and Philosophical ThoughtArts and Humanities6.9%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences5.3%
- Classical Philosophy and ThoughtArts and Humanities4.4%
- European Political History AnalysisArts and Humanities3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology and Political Science | Q3 | 1079/1530 | 29th |
| Political Science and International Relations | Q3 | 545/745 | 26th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.29LetPub ·
- h-index
- 57OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 571OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.17OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,249 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 | 38 | 701 |
| 2025 | 107 | 45 | 894 |
| 2024 | 71 | 32 | 1,135 |
| 2023 | 83 | 28 | 1,355 |
| 2022 | 103 | 37 | 1,177 |
| 2021 | 94 | 18 | 1,465 |
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.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,550 / GBP 2,460 | — | — |
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 accepted3
- book reviewResearch Article*Review Essay*Introduction*Response*Book ReviewDouble Book ReviewLength not stated
- research articleResearch Article*Review Essay*Introduction*Response*Book ReviewDouble Book ReviewLength not stated
- reviewResearch Article*Review Essay*Introduction*Response*Book ReviewDouble Book ReviewLength not stated
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.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Review of Politics
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Political Philosophy and Ethics, American Constitutional Law and Politics.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 3,550 (OpenAlex)Fee details
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- ISSN
- 0034-6705
- Electronic ISSN
- 1748-6858
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Review of Politics
Where are the editorial board members of Review of Politics based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (14), United Kingdom (2) and Hong Kong, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Review of Politics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Review of Politics is indexed in Scopus.
Is Review of Politics open access, and what is the APC?
Review of Politics is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,550.
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: .