FOREIGN AFFAIRS

metrics 2024

Delivering Rigorous Scholarship for a Global Audience.

Introduction

Foreign Affairs, published by the Council on Foreign Relations Inc., stands as a premier journal in the fields of Political Science and International Relations. Established as a leading voice in international policy analysis, this journal has garnered an impressive reputation, securing a position in the Q2 category both for Political Science and Sociology, as well as ranking #67 out of 706 in its Scopus category, putting it in the top 10% of its field. Although it is not an open-access journal, it provides critical insights and rigorous scholarship that are invaluable for researchers, policy-makers, and students engaged in the complexities of global affairs. With a publication history dating back to 1965, the journal addresses the pressing international issues of our time, fostering informed discourse and promoting a deeper understanding of global political dynamics. Through its quarterly issues, Foreign Affairs not only serves as a vital resource but also shapes the conversations that define contemporary international relations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor6.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.60
H-Index108
Journal IF Without Self6.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.35
Influence2.50
Immediacy Index13.50
Cited Half Life12.00
Citing Half Life-
JCI1.35
Total Documents2192
WOS Total Citations4612
SCIMAGO Total Citations16190
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #67/706
Percentile 90.51
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #203/1466
Percentile 86.15
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 2/165
Percentile 99.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 25/165
Percentile 84.85
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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