POLITY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Scholarly Discourse in Sociology and Political Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- European Integration and Identity Politics:
POLITY explores the dynamics of European integration, examining how national identities and regional differences shape political and social landscapes within Europe. - Security Studies and Geopolitics:
The journal addresses security dilemmas, great power dynamics, and geopolitical considerations, particularly in relation to the Western Balkans and transatlantic relations. - Health and Policy Resilience:
A significant focus on health security and policy resilience, particularly in the context of global health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the interplay between health policy and international relations. - Democratic Governance and Citizenship:
Investigating themes of democratic governance, citizenship education, and public policy evaluation, POLITY emphasizes the role of civic engagement and democratic backsliding. - Impact of Digitalization and Technology:
The journal examines the implications of digitalization on governance, public policy, and societal interactions, exploring concepts such as digital authoritarianism and the role of technology in modern governance.
Trending and Emerging
- Digitalization and Governance:
An increasing number of papers are addressing the implications of digitalization on governance structures and public policy, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for adaptive governance in a digital age. - Health Security and Global Crises:
The focus on health security has surged, emphasizing the importance of resilience in public health policy in response to transboundary threats, as seen during the COVID-19 crisis. - Gender and Social Justice Issues:
There is a growing interest in gender-related themes, particularly concerning the protection of marginalized communities and addressing gender violence, reflecting a broader societal push for social justice in policy frameworks. - Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Policies:
Research on geopolitical tensions, particularly in relation to China and the United States, and their impact on international economic policies is trending, indicating an increasing focus on global power dynamics. - Environmental Governance and Sustainability:
Emerging themes around environmental governance, particularly in the context of the EU's regulatory framework and green finance, suggest a rising concern for sustainable practices in political discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional State-Centric Approaches:
The journal has seen a decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional state-centric paradigms in international relations, suggesting a move toward more complex, multi-actor analyses. - Simplistic Views on Populism:
Research on populism has become less frequent, indicating a potential waning interest in simplistic narratives of populism as a governing ideology, in favor of more nuanced explorations of political movements. - Case Studies with Limited Scope:
There appears to be a reduction in narrowly focused case studies that do not connect with broader theoretical frameworks or global trends, as the journal shifts towards more integrative analyses.
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