About the Journal
The evolving geopolitical, socio-economic, and cultural landscape of Iran and its neighboring regions, spanning the Caucasus, Central Asia, West Asia, and the broader Persian Gulf rim, has drawn sustained scholarly attention over recent decades. Given the complex interplay of long-term developmental trajectories, shifting security architectures, and pressing sustainability challenges, the need for systematic, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant regional inquiry has never been more acute. The strategic position of the Islamic Republic of Iran, coupled with its extensive land and maritime borders with many of these states, further underscores the intrinsic importance of in-depth, empirically grounded studies of this interconnected geographical space.

The Journal of Iran and Regional Studies (JIRS) is a semiannual, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing theoretical knowledge and empirical understanding of Iran and its surrounding regions, while actively facilitating the translation of rigorous academic research into practical solutions for real-world challenges. The editorial team welcomes analytical, theoretical, and comparative research papers that illuminate the historical, cultural, economic, social, political, and military dimensions of Iran's interactions with its neighbors, as well as the broader intra-regional and extra-regional dynamics shaping this strategically vital part of the world. JIRS actively encourages contributions from both Iranian and international scholars across the social, behavioral, and natural sciences.

Authors are invited to submit original scholarly papers exploring, but not limited to, the following thematic areas: regional security architectures; conflict management and conflict resolution; crisis prevention and crisis response; the roles of international and transnational institutions; foreign and defense policies of regional states; Iran's bilateral and multilateral engagements with neighboring countries and regional blocs; the influence and competition of great powers in the region; disarmament and peacebuilding initiatives; terrorism, radicalization, and counter-terrorism strategies; governance reforms and sustainable development; public sector administration and public policy analysis; economic integration, trade, and investment patterns; migration and demographic shifts; environmental protection, resource governance, and climate adaptation; tourism, hospitality, and cultural heritage preservation; social and cultural identity practices; and welfare policies and social protection systems.

Title: Journal of Iran and Regional Studies
Abbreviated title: J. Iran Regional Stud.
Journal Title Acronym:  JIRS
Former Title: Journal of Iran and Central Eurasian Studies
Former Abbreviated title: J. Iran Central Eurasian Stud.
Former Online ISSN: 2645-6060
Frequency: Quarterly
Publishing Schedule: March, June, September, and December
Language: English.
Open Access: Yes, free access to articles
Article types: Research and review papers.
Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.
Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review
Average refereeing time: 12 weeks
Acceptance percentage: 20%
Article Processing Charges: No publication charges are required from the author.
Citation Style: The APA referencing style.
Subject Areas:  Iranian foreign and defense policy, West Asian and Persian Gulf geopolitics, Regional security and conflict resolution, Great power competition and strategic influence, Transregional economic corridors and trade integration, Caucasus–Central Asia–Iran connectivity, Governance, public policy, and sustainable development, Transnational institutions and multilateral diplomacy, Cultural heritage, identity politics, and social change, Environmental governance and resource security.