Journal of Politics

The Journal of Politics, which is published by the Southern Political Science Association, is a leading general interest journal in political science. The Journal of Politics publishes theoretically innovative and methodologically diverse research in all subfields of the discipline including, but not limited to, American politics, comparative politics, formal theory, international relations, methodology, political theory, public administration and public policy. Our conceptions of theory and method are both broad and encompassing, and we welcome contributions from scholars around the world. Learn more about the JOP, or subscribe now.

SPSA Members can view recent JOP papers by going to the Member Login page.

The Southern Political Science Association and the Journal of Politics are proud to introduce our Editorial Team, whose current term formally began January 1, 2020. Vera Troeger (Editor-in Chief), Cameron Thies, Heike Klüver, Miki Kitilson, Indridi H. Indridason, Patrick J. Egan, Sharece Thrower, and Emanuela Ceva.

In January 2015, University of Chicago Press became the SPSA’s publisher for the Journal of Politics. We are excited about the partnership, and look forward to the direction of the JOP.

The Southern Political Science Association offers summer stipend and editorial research assistance funding for the editors, payable through the sponsoring university. The Southern Political Science Association as a matter of policy does not pay any indirect or any associated overhead costs.

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