Georgetown Journal of International Affairs


The Georgetown Journal of International Affairs is an annual peer-reviewed international affairs academic journal published by the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The journal takes a holistic approach to international relations, giving voice to leading academics, policymakers, and analysts. As such, the journal publishes articles from a wide range of international and interdisciplinary perspectives.

History and distribution

Founded in 1998, the journal published its first issue in 2000. Since then, it has grown considerably and can now be found in over 300 outlets throughout the United States and is internationally distributed in over 18 countries. Its readership includes prominent international affairs professionals, think tanks, embassies, and university libraries. Additionally, the journal is indexed in major academic hosting services, such as Columbia International Affairs Online, ProQuest, Hein Online, Thomson Gale, and the Public Affairs Information Service. The articles are regularly excerpted by the Chronicle of Higher Education and PricewaterhouseCoopers' Executive Digest and frequently used in educational institutions across the United States, including Georgetown, Harvard, Princeton, and the National Defense University.

Organization

The organization has nine editorial sections whose affairs are overseen by Section Editors. The Editors-in-Chief of the Online Journal are Freddy Ludtke and Becky Twaalfhoven. The Editors-in-Chief of the Print Edition are Aaron Baum and Emily Dougherty.

Online edition

The Georgetown Journal of International Affairs also regularly publishes expert commentary and analysis on a wide variety of policy-related topics on its website. Online articles are typically shorter than their Print counterparts, though they combine the Journal’s trademark depth of insight and analysis with an awareness of current events, movements, and global trends. GJIA editors directly solicit articles from academics and practitioners, both from Georgetown University and worldwide.

Notable contributors

Many prominent academics, business leaders, and public figures have contributed to the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. They include: