About the Journal

Anatolian Journal of Politics and International Relations (AJPIR) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research in political science, international relations, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Issued biannually in June and December, the journal provides a scholarly platform for theoretically informed, methodologically rigorous, and policy-relevant studies addressing comparative politics, foreign policy analysis, global governance, security studies, political economy, and regional transformations. 

By encouraging diverse analytical perspectives and high academic standards, the journal aims to contribute to international knowledge production and evidence-based policy discussions. With its commitment to research excellence, ethical publication practices, and global academic visibility, the Anatolian Journal of Politics and International Relations aspires to be indexed in leading citation databases such as SSCI, enhancing its accessibility and impact among scholars, practitioners, and decision-makers worldwide.

The Journal is published by Common Future Association, a non-profit organization based in Ankara, Türkiye.

The association is committed to promoting academic research, democratic participation, and sustainable development in line with international standards. 

In alignment with its broader intellectual and societal mission, the journal adopts a publication policy that is consistent with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is a signatory of the SDG Publishers Compact. Within this framework, the journal actively encourages research that contributes to key global priorities, particularly:

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Through this commitment, AJPIR seeks to support the advancement of interdisciplinary scholarship that not only deepens academic understanding but also contributes to sustainable, inclusive, and policy-relevant solutions to contemporary global challenges.