The Nation State: Journal of National Security and Geopolitics is devoted to the critical study of the concepts, institutions, and strategic practices that define the modern international system. The journal takes its point of departure from the historical moment that marked the emergence of sovereign statehood as the organizing principle of world politics: the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.

The Westphalian settlement, which concluded the devastating Thirty Years’ War in Europe, is widely regarded as the foundation of the contemporary nation-state system. It institutionalized the principles of territorial sovereignty, legal equality among states, and the non-interference in the domestic affairs of political entities—principles that continue to structure global order. Over the centuries, these norms have been tested, reshaped, and expanded in response to ideological conflicts, imperial ambitions, technological change, and shifting balances of power. Yet, they remain central to the disciplines of geopolitics and national security.

The Nation State seeks to provide a forum for rigorous scholarship and thoughtful analysis. The journal aims to explore how nation-states navigate enduring dilemmas of security, identity, and power projection in an increasingly interconnected and contested world. It brings together perspectives from history, political science, international law, strategic studies, and security studies to examine issues ranging from state sovereignty and territorial integrity to alliance politics, emerging technologies, and global security governance. In doing so, The Nation State aspires to be a leading platform where academics, policymakers, and practitioners can engage with the evolving dynamics of national security and geopolitics.

Scope & Focus:

• National and international security
• International Relations, and Strategic studies.
• Critical analyses of emerging security paradigms
• Geopolitical shifts and their implications for statecraft
• National security and Defence policy formulation and evaluation
• Intelligence studies and strategic forecasting
• Regional security architectures and alliance dynamics
• Technological disruptions in defence and statecraft
• Economic security and resource competition
• Hybrid warfare and emerging threats
• Defence  and military affairs
• Political dynamics 

Distinctive Features:

✓ Policy-Relevant Scholarship: Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world security challenges

✓ Global Perspectives: Featuring diverse viewpoints from established and emerging security scholars

✓ Methodological Pluralism: Welcoming qualitative, quantitative, and theoretical approaches

✓ Rigorous Blind Peer Review: Maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity

Target Audience:

Academic researchers, Professors, Defence policymakers, security practitioners, and graduate & postgraduate students in:

• Political Science & International Relations
• Strategic Studies
• Defence and Security studies
• Intelligence Communities
• Economic security and resource competition
• Hybrid warfare and emerging threats

"In a world where the very concept of the nation-state faces new challenges, our journal provides the analytical tools to understand tomorrow's security landscape today."