Istanbul Kent University Journal of Political, Social and Strategic Studies (KENTUSAMDER) is an international peer-reviewed, academic e-journal established to increase knowledge by publishing academic and scientific studies in various fields and to create a bridge between academic circles and the public. The main purpose of the journal is to conduct research in the fields of political science, public administration, international relations, international trade, economics, finance, international law, law of the sea, human rights, sociology, energy, geopolitics, geostrategic, geoeconomic science; to carry out periodic publications and thus to encourage information sharing. For this purpose, it is aimed to publish original articles in which the issues in the specified fields are discussed, important determinations and analyzes are made and these are put forward within the framework of academic discipline.
Istanbul Kent University Journal of Political, Social and Strategic Studies also:
• To present new theoretical approaches and methodological innovations,• To support research on current, original and original issues,
• To contribute to academic debates and critical thinking,
• Scientific It aims to provide social benefit by sharing research results with a wider audience.
In line with these goals, the journal accepts and publishes various types of academic works, such as original research articles, reviews, book reviews, and critical reviews.
Istanbul Kent University Journal of Political, Social and Strategic Studies is an interdisciplinary journal with a wide academic scope. Its scope includes the following major areas:
Political Science: Political theories, political systems, government and policy analysis, election studies, public policy, local governments, political parties and movements.
International Relations: Theories of international relations, foreign policy analysis, international security, diplomacy, global governance, regional studies, international organizations, international law, law of the sea, human rights.
Sociology: Society structure and change, social inequalities, social movements, cultural studies, social policy, urban sociology, sociology of education, family and gender studies.
Strategic Studies: Military strategy, defense policies, international security studies, terrorism and radicalism, war and peace studies, crisis management, energy, geopolitics, geostrategic intelligence and security strategies.
Economics and Development Studies: Development theories, economic policies, sustainable development, global economy, finance, economic crises and reforms, social and economic development strategies, as well as International Trade and Logistics studies
Cultural and Ideological Studies: Cultural analysis, ideology studies, media and communication studies, identity and cultural politics, popular culture, ethnic and religious studies. The journal also focuses on the intersection points between these disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary studies. It also aims to make a wide range of scientific contributions by including both theoretical and empirical research.