
Academic Journal
Q1Contemporary Politics
About Contemporary Politics
Contemporary Politics is a scholarly journal published by Routledge. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.942 and H-index of 45.
Coverage: 1995-2026. Research categories: Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Political Conflict and Governance; International Development and Aid; European Union Policy and Governance; International Relations and Foreign Policy; Social Policy and Reform Studies; Populism, Right-Wing Movements.
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