Political Studies

About this journal

Political Studies is a leading international journal, which is committed to publishing high-quality research in all areas of politics and international relations. The journal publishes rigorous and original work of significance to the discipline broadly defined, and which speaks to the whole discipline. The journal’s editorial approach is not constrained by any particular methodological or theoretical framework...

Governing Pandemics and Other Health Risks

2019 Harrison Prize Winner

The Editors of Political Studies are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2019 Harrison Prize is 'Numbers and Attitudes towards Welfare State Generosity' by Carsten Jensen (Aarhus University, Denmark) and Anthony Kevins (Utrecht University, The Netherlands). The paper is available to read here. . Click on the link below to see the full list of previous winners, and to read the winning paper.

A message from the editors of Political Studies

The current COVID-19 pandemic is worrying and unsettling for us all. While we will strive to minimise the effects on the journal and its authors, we have to be honest about the potential for some disruption. It may not always be possible, in the days ahead, for the editors to turn papers round as promptly as we would like. We appreciate that many referees may need longer than normal to undertake the invaluable task of reviewing. We know some authors will find it harder than usual to revise and resubmit papers. And we know there may be unforeseen delays in the production process for accepted papers. We will work flexibly and sensitively with authors and referees to try to keep disruption to a minimum. But please bear with us, as it may take longer than normal to deal with papers. We will of course be understanding of the difficulties and pressures that the community faces. To our authors and referees: if you have difficulties meeting a deadline, or if you are facing disruption, please let us know and we will do our best to help in these difficult times.