International Studies Association
Encyclopedia
The International Studies Association (ISA) was founded by a group of scholars and practitioners in 1959 to pursue mutual interests in international studies. Representing eighty countries, ISA has over three thousand members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known scholarly association in this field. ISA publishes five premier academic journals (International Studies Quarterly
, International Studies Review, Foreign Policy Analysis
, International Political Sociology
, and International Interactions), and co-sponsors a sixth (International Studies Compendium).
International Studies Quarterly is its flagship journal. Foreign Policy Analysis, a peer reviewed academic journal sponsored by the ISA and published by Wiley-Blackwell. It focusses on foreign policy analysis
, a research area within International Relations
. FPA publishes articles on foreign policy
processes and outcomes using a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodological techniques. As of October 1, 2009, the Editor in Chief is A. Cooper Drury of the University of Missouri
.
International Studies Quarterly
International Studies Quarterly is a peer-reviewed academic journal of international studies and the official journal of the International Studies Association. It is published four times a year on behalf of the association by Wiley-Blackwell....
, International Studies Review, Foreign Policy Analysis
Foreign policy analysis
Foreign policy analysis is a branch of political science dealing with theory development and empirical study regarding the processes and outcomes of foreign policy....
, International Political Sociology
International Political Sociology
International Political Sociology is a peer-reviewed academic journal. It attempts to promote interaction between international relations scholars and disciplines such as sociology. The editors-in-chief are Didier Bigo and R.B.J. Walker....
, and International Interactions), and co-sponsors a sixth (International Studies Compendium).
International Studies Quarterly is its flagship journal. Foreign Policy Analysis, a peer reviewed academic journal sponsored by the ISA and published by Wiley-Blackwell. It focusses on foreign policy analysis
Foreign policy analysis
Foreign policy analysis is a branch of political science dealing with theory development and empirical study regarding the processes and outcomes of foreign policy....
, a research area within International Relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
. FPA publishes articles on foreign policy
Foreign policy
A country's foreign policy, also called the foreign relations policy, consists of self-interest strategies chosen by the state to safeguard its national interests and to achieve its goals within international relations milieu. The approaches are strategically employed to interact with other countries...
processes and outcomes using a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodological techniques. As of October 1, 2009, the Editor in Chief is A. Cooper Drury of the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
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List of presidents
- Minos Generales (1959–1961)
- Wesley PosvarWesley PosvarWesley Wentz Posvar was the fifteenth Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.-Biography:Posvar was born September 14, 1925 in Topeka, Kansas. He attended West Point, graduated first in his class in 1946, and after graduation he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, which later became the U.S. Air...
(1961–1962) - Fred Sondermann (1962–1963)
- Ross Berkes (1963–1964)
- John GrangeJohn GrangeProfessor John Grange is an English; immunologist, epidemiologist, researcher, and academic, and is one of Europe's leading tuberculosis specialists.-Education:...
(1964–1966) - Vernon Van Dyke (1966–1967)
- F. Field Haviland, Jr. (1967–1968)
- William Olson (1968–1969)
- Robert North (1969–1970)
- Norman Palmer (1970–1971)
- Richard C. SnyderRichard C. SnyderRichard C. Snyder was an American political scientist who specialized in foreign policy.-Life and career:Snyder graduated from Union College in 1937 and earned his doctorate in 1945 from Columbia University...
(1971–1972) - William T.R. Fox (1972–1973)
- Alexander GeorgeAlexander GeorgeAlexander George may refer to:*Alex George, Australian botanist*Alexander L. George , American political scientist*Alexander George , American philosopher*Alex George , Scottish Grand Prix motorcycle racer...
(1973–1974) - Kenneth Boulding (1974–1975)
- Richard RosecranceRichard RosecranceRichard N. Rosecrance is an American economist, historian and political scientist. His research and teaching is focussed on international relations, in particular the link between economics and international relations. Rosecrance is considered an adherent of Liberal international relations...
(1975–1976) - Vincent DavisVincent DavisE. Vincent Davis is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 36th District since 2008.-External links:* official government website* profile*Follow the Money - E Vincent Davis** campaign contributions...
(1976–1977) - Herbert KelmanHerbert KelmanHerbert C. Kelman is the Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Emeritus at Harvard University. He was known for his work in the Middle East including a 1989 off-the-record meeting between members of the P.L.O. and Israeli politicians and academics in an effort to bring the two sides...
(1977–1978) - Chadwick F. Alger (1978–1979)
- Ole HolstiOle HolstiOle Rudolf Holsti is an American political scientist and academic. He currently holds the position of George V. Allen Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Duke University...
(1979–1980) - Dina Zinnes (1980–1981)
- Henry Teune (1981–1982)
- Harold K. Jacobson (1982–1983)
- Bruce RussettBruce RussettBruce Martin Russett is Dean Acheson Professor of Political Science and Professor in International and Area Studies, MacMillan Center, Yale University, and edited the Journal of Conflict Resolution from 1972 to 2009.- Academic career :...
(1983–1984) - James N. RosenauJames N. RosenauJames N. Rosenau was an American political scientist and international affairs scholar. He served as President of the International Studies Association from 1984 to 1985.-Life:...
(1984–1985) - J. David SingerJ. David SingerJ. David Singer was an American professor of political science. He held a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a doctoral degree from New York University.-Contributions:...
(1985–1986) - Kal J. Hosti (1986–1987)
- Harold Guetzkow (1987–1988)
- Robert KeohaneRobert KeohaneRobert O. Keohane is an American academic, who, following the publication of his influential book After Hegemony , became widely associated with the theory of neoliberal institutionalism in international relations...
(1988–1989) - Charles F. Hermann (1989–1990)
- Helga Haftendorn (1990–1991)
- Maurice East (1991–1992)
- Hayward R. Alker, Jr.Hayward AlkerHayward R. Alker was a Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California School of International Relations, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University. Professor Alker specialized in research methods, core international relations theory, international...
(1992–1993) - Charles Kegley, Jr. (1993–1994)
- Ted R. GurrTed Robert GurrTed Robert Gurr is one of the world’s leading authorities on political conflict and instability. His book Why Men Rebel emphasized the importance of social psychological factors and ideology as root sources of political violence...
(1994–1995) - Susan StrangeSusan StrangeSusan Strange was a British academic who was influential in the field of International Political Economy. Her most important publications include Casino Capitalism, Mad Money, States and Markets and The Retreat of the State : The Diffusion of Power in the World Economy.For a quarter of a century,...
(1995–1996) - Davis Bobrow (1996–1997)
- James A. Caporaso (1997–1998)
- Margaret G. Hermann (1998–1999)
- Michael Brecher (1999–2000)
- Craig Murphy (2000–2001)
- Bruce Bueno de MesquitaBruce Bueno de MesquitaBruce Bueno de Mesquita is a political scientist, professor at New York University, and senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He earned his BA degree from Queens College, New York in 1967 and then his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He specializes in...
(2001–2002) - John A. Vasquez (2002–2003)
- Steve SmithSteve Smith (academic)Sir Steven Murray Smith, AcSS is an international relations theorist, academic, and senior university manager.In October 2002 he succeeded Geoffrey Holland as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter, and from 2009-2011 was the President of Universities UK.-Early life:He attended the City of...
(2003–2004) - Jacek KuglerJacek KuglerDr. Jacek Kugler is a scholar of International Relations and former Chair of the Department of Politics and Policy at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. He was President of International Studies Association and Peace Science Society...
(2004–2005) - William Thompson (2005–2006)
- J. Ann TicknerJ. Ann TicknerJ. Ann Tickner is a feminist international relations theorist. She is a professor at the School of International Relations, University of Southern California, Los Angeles...
(2006–2007) - Jack Levy (2007–2008)
- Nils Petter GleditschNils Petter GleditschNils Petter Gleditsch is a Norwegian sociologist and political scientist. He is Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo...
(2008–2009)
External links
- International Studies Association
- Foreign Policy Analysis website, with links to editor information and submission guidelines.