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Q2Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies
About Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies
Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies is a scholarly journal published by Scandinavian Military Studies. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.487 and H-index of 10.
Coverage: 2019-2026. Research categories: Safety Research (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q2).
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Topics in published research
European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies; Peacebuilding and International Security; International Relations and Foreign Policy; Military Strategy and Technology; Military History and Strategy; Gender, Security, and Conflict.
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