The Journal of Strategic and Military Studies (JSMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary academic journal published by the Arab Democratic Center for Strategic, Political, and Economic Studies, based in Berlin, Germany. The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly research, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary dialogue in strategic and military studies, security and defense, geopolitics, international relations, development planning, territorial governance, and public policy.
The primary aim of the Journal of Strategic and Military Studies is to provide an international academic platform for the dissemination of original, high-quality research that contributes to the theoretical, methodological, and practical understanding of contemporary strategic, military, political, economic, and security challenges.
The journal seeks to promote innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of complex global and regional issues, bringing together perspectives from strategic studies, political science, international relations, military science, economics, public administration, history, and the broader humanities and social sciences.
More specifically, the journal aims to:
Advance theoretical and empirical knowledge in strategic and military studies, security, defense, geopolitics, and international relations.
Encourage interdisciplinary research addressing the interconnections between security, political stability, economic development, and societal transformations.
Promote critical examination of contemporary security threats, regional and international conflicts, and evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Contribute to the development of strategic thinking, defense policies, and approaches to conflict prevention, management, and resolution.
Support research on strategic planning for sustainable development, territorial governance, and the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies and development programs.
Foster constructive academic dialogue and knowledge exchange among researchers, scholars, policymakers, security professionals, and practitioners.
Strengthen the relationship between academic research and evidence-based decision-making at national, regional, and international levels.
The journal welcomes original theoretical, conceptual, empirical, comparative, and interdisciplinary contributions addressing strategic and military issues and their broader political, economic, historical, institutional, and social dimensions.
Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
1. Strategic and Military Studies
Strategic thought, theories, and doctrines
Military strategy, defense planning, and national security
Military history and the evolution of strategic thinking
Contemporary warfare and emerging military challenges
Defense institutions, military capabilities, and strategic decision-making
2. Security and Defense Studies
National, regional, and international security
Emerging, conventional, and non-conventional security threats
Security governance and defense policy
Conflict prevention, crisis management, and peacebuilding
Cybersecurity, technological developments, and their strategic implications
3. Geopolitics and International Relations
Geopolitical transformations and international power dynamics
Foreign policy and international strategic relations
Regional security complexes and international cooperation
International conflicts and geopolitical competition
International organizations, diplomacy, and global governance
4. Strategic Planning and Development Studies
Strategic planning for economic and social development
Sustainable development policies and strategies
Economic security and development challenges
Institutional planning and strategic management
Development governance and territorial competitiveness
5. Territorial Governance and Public Policy
Territorial and regional governance
Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
Evaluation of development policies and programs
Institutional reforms and public administration
Local and regional development strategies
Governance, institutional effectiveness, and public-sector performance
6. Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions of Strategic Issues
Political stability, governance, and security
Economic transformations and their strategic implications
Social change, societal resilience, and security challenges
Political economy of security and defense
The relationship between security, development, and human well-being
7. Humanities and Social Sciences
Historical perspectives on strategic and military developments
Political and social transformations
Comparative studies of institutions and governance
Interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary societal challenges
Historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives relevant to strategic and public policy issues
The Journal of Strategic and Military Studies encourages submissions employing diverse theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, historical, comparative, and mixed-methods research.
The journal welcomes studies addressing national, regional, and international contexts, particularly contributions that offer comparative insights, develop conceptual frameworks, provide robust empirical evidence, or advance scholarly and policy debates.
By promoting methodological rigor, academic independence, and international scholarly exchange, JSMS aims to strengthen the connection between scientific knowledge and practical responses to contemporary and emerging strategic challenges.
The journal serves an international readership comprising academics, researchers, postgraduate students, strategic analysts, policymakers, military and security professionals, public administrators, and development practitioners interested in strategic, military, political, economic, and governance-related issues.
Through the publication of rigorous and relevant research, JSMS seeks to contribute to informed academic debate, evidence-based public policy, and the advancement of knowledge in strategic and military studies and related disciplines.
We inform researchers that the deadline for submitting manuscripts for Issue 33, Volume 9, is December 10, 2026.
We remind you that you can submit your manuscripts on the journal's website after registering. You can also send your manuscripts directly to the journal's email address:
strategy@democraticac.de
