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Aims & Scope

Realpolitik publishes high-quality research and practitioner reflections that help scholars and policymakers understand the strategic choices shaping the contemporary world. Topics include — but are not limited to — the practice and theory of diplomacy, grand strategy, regional and great-power competition, deterrence and defence policy, intelligence studies, sanctions and economic coercion, alliance politics, peace and conflict resolution, international institutions and treaty practice, and the political economy of security.

We welcome interdisciplinary work that links rigorous methods with clear policy relevance.

Scope: Contemporary diplomacy, geopolitical strategy, foreign policy analysis, national security, global governance, crisis management, sanctions and economic statecraft.

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Publication Fees & Waivers

Open Access is free for readers. The Article Processing Charge (APC) on acceptance is USD 200 per accepted article. Waivers and discounts are available under the publisher’s APCs & Waiver Policy. APCs do not influence editorial decisions; waiver requests should be submitted at the time of submission.