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Aims and Scope
International Theory invites authors to submit original theoretically oriented articles on the positive, legal, and/or normative aspects of world politics, or on the history of the development of ideas relating to the field of International Relations. Because International Theory is multidisciplinary with a broad intended audience, contributions must be as accessible as possible to readers from a wide range of disciplines and theoretical traditions. International Theory does not publish papers that are primarily empirical, policy oriented, or focused on country- or region-specific concerns without an international, transnational, or global dimension.
Types of Article
The journal accepts the following types of article:
- Research Article*
- Symposium Article*
- Reply**
- Rejoinder**
For more information on International Theory symposia, please see Preparing your materials.
* All or part of the publication costs for these article types may be covered by one of the agreements Cambridge University Press has made to support open access. For authors not covered by an agreement, and without APC funding, please see this journal's open access options for instructions on how to request an APC waiver.
** No APCs are required for these article types.
Peer Review Process
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