JCMS-Journal of Common Market Studies
Scope & Guideline
Championing Insights in International Relations
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- European Integration and Governance:
The journal emphasizes the study of European integration processes, exploring how governance structures operate within the EU. This includes analyses of institutional interactions, decision-making mechanisms, and the roles of various EU bodies. - Policy Analysis and Evaluation:
Research published in JCMS often evaluates EU policies across multiple sectors, including trade, environment, migration, and security. The journal encourages empirical studies that assess policy outcomes and implications for member states. - Political Dynamics and Public Opinion:
The journal investigates the political landscape of the EU, focusing on political parties, public attitudes, and the impact of populism on EU dynamics. This includes studies on electoral behavior and the relationship between citizens and EU institutions. - Normative Power and External Relations:
JCMS contributes to the discourse on the EU as a normative power in international relations, examining its role in global governance, foreign policy, and human rights advocacy. Research in this area often critiques EU actions and policies in the context of global challenges. - Crisis Management and Resilience:
The journal frequently addresses the EU's responses to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and economic challenges. It explores how these crises affect integration processes and institutional resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Geopolitical Dynamics and Global Competition:
There is a growing emphasis on the EU's geopolitical role and its responses to global power shifts, particularly in relation to the US-China rivalry and Russia's actions. This trend highlights the EU's strategic positioning in a multipolar world. - Environmental Policy and Sustainability:
Research focusing on the EU's environmental policies, particularly in light of climate change and sustainability, is on the rise. This includes analyses of the European Green Deal and its implications for economic and social policies. - Impact of Populism on Democratic Structures:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies examining the impact of populism on EU governance and democracy. This includes analyses of how populist movements affect policy-making and public trust in EU institutions. - Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity:
Emerging themes related to digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and the regulation of technology are gaining traction. Scholars are exploring how the EU navigates these challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. - Migration and Refugee Policies in Crisis Contexts:
The journal is highlighting research on migration and refugee policies, particularly in the context of ongoing crises. This trend reflects the urgent need to understand the EU's approach to migration management amidst humanitarian challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Integration Focus:
Research that predominantly centers on traditional economic integration, such as tariff reductions and market liberalization, has seen a decline. The current discourse is shifting towards more complex interactions involving political, social, and environmental dimensions. - Static Views on EU Institutions:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies that offer static analyses of EU institutions without considering their evolving roles and interactions in a changing geopolitical landscape. Recent papers emphasize dynamic approaches to understanding institutional change. - Historical Narratives Without Contemporary Context:
Papers focused solely on historical narratives of EU integration without linking them to contemporary issues are becoming less common. The trend is towards integrating historical perspectives with current challenges facing the EU. - Nationalism and Euroscepticism as Singular Themes:
Research that treats nationalism and Euroscepticism as isolated phenomena is waning. Instead, scholars are increasingly examining these themes in relation to broader socio-political dynamics and their implications for European cohesion.
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