Research Journal of International Studies is an international peer-reviewed academic research journal, which aims at serving as an outlet for the most innovative peer-reviewed articles from the discipline of international studies, as well as original thinking from elsewhere in the social sciences with an international dimension. Interdisciplinary and wide-ranging in scope, Research Journal of International Studies provides a forum for discussion on the latest developments in the theory of international relations, welcoming innovative and critical approaches.

The aim of Research Journal of International Studies is to present readers with new perspectives on topics in international studies. This is achieved by publishing innovative and thought provoking articles on current topics in diverse fields. Research Journal of International Studies  has a broad audience of readers with the best research being done in the variety of intellectual traditions included under the rubric of international studies. Therefore, the journal welcomes all submissions addressing this community's theoretical, empirical, and normative concerns. First preference will be given to articles that address and contribute to important disciplinary and interdisciplinary questions and controversies. The journal publishes original research articles on a wide range of issues and problems of contemporary relevance in the broad field of international studies.

Research Journal of International Studies provides a platform for discourse on a wide range of topics in international studies including International Relations, International Law, Conflict Analysis, Development Policy, Political Economy, European Public Policy, Political Strategy and Migration Studies. The journal serves the needs of scholars in international relations and related fields such as politics, history, law, and sociology. The Review publishes high quality research articles, review articles which survey new contributions to the field, a forum section to accommodate debates and replies, and occasional interviews with leading scholars.

Research Journal of International Studies publishes high quality scholarly research on international political, social, economic and legal issues. Research Journal of International Studies particularly aims to analyze international issues for a diverse readership and to present various perspectives to readers in various countries. While seeking to stimulate interest in and understanding of international affairs, the journal does not seek to promote any particular policies or approaches.

Research Journal of International Studies realizes the meaning of fast publication to researchers, particularly to those working in competitive and dynamic fields. Hence, it offers an exceptionally fast publication schedule including prompt peer-review by the experts in the field and immediate publication upon acceptance. The editorial board aims at reviewing the submitted articles as fast as possible and promptly include them in the forthcoming issues should they pass the evaluation process. The journal is published in both print and online formats.