New Geopolitics Research, published by Lorestan University, provides a scholarly platform for the critical examination of geopolitical phenomena in an era of rapid global change. The journal’s primary aim is to foster interdisciplinary research that advances theoretical and empirical knowledge in geopolitics, while engaging with the pressing regional and international issues that shape political, economic, environmental, and cultural dynamics.
The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Theoretical and critical approaches to classical and contemporary geopolitics.
Regional and global security studies, with special attention to borderlands, conflict zones, and transnational challenges.
Geopolitics of natural resources, energy, environment, and climate change.
Political geography, territoriality, and spatial dimensions of power and identity.
Intersections of geopolitics with culture, economy, technology, and communication.
Comparative and case studies that illuminate understudied regions or provide innovative perspectives on global issues.
Methodological advancements in geopolitical research, including qualitative, quantitative, and spatial analyses.
The journal of New Geopolitics Research encourages contributions from a wide range of disciplines, including geography, political science, international relations, history, economics, sociology, and environmental studies. By promoting scholarly dialogue across disciplinary and regional boundaries, New Geopolitics Research seeks to enhance understanding of the shifting configurations of power and place, and to provide insights relevant to both academic inquiry and policy practice.