Aims & Scope

Aims and Scope of the Journal

The Regional Studies Journal (RSJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to publishing original research that deepens understanding and analysis of political, economic, social, legal, and historical phenomena within regional and international contexts. The journal seeks to contribute to development, stability, regional integration, and evidence-based policymaking.

The journal aims to:

1. Support rigorous academic research in accordance with international scholarly standards.

2. Encourage comparative and analytical studies on regional issues relevant to the Arab world, the Middle East, and neighboring regions.

3. Promote scholarly dialogue among researchers across related disciplines.

4. Contribute to the formulation of public policies based on research and informed analysis.

5. Support high-quality academic publishing in Arabic, while also welcoming submissions in other languages to broaden research impact.

Scope of publication in the journal:

The journal welcomes submissions in Human and Social Sciences in the following fields:

History: Regional historical studies and the historical analysis of political and social developments.

Political Science: Regional and international politics, foreign policy, regional security, political systems, and democratization.

Law: International Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Civil Law, Administrative Law and Private Law.

Economics: Economic development, sustainable development, regional economies, fiscal and monetary policy, political economy, accounting.

Social Sciences: Societal transformations, identity, culture, and social conflict.