Review of International Law and Politics
Encyclopedia
Review of International Law and Politics (RILP) (Turkish: Uluslararası Hukuk ve Politika) is a peer review
ed multidisciplinary law journal established in 2004. It is published four times per year. Its publisher is the International Strategic Research Organization
.
RILP publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English
, German
and Turkish
. It focuses on international law
and international relations
, yet the journal also accepts studies on area studies (Balkans
, Caucasus
, Europe
, Central Asia
etc.), international security
, sociology
, and anthropology
in general from all over the world. The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
ed multidisciplinary law journal established in 2004. It is published four times per year. Its publisher is the International Strategic Research Organization
International Strategic Research Organization
The International Strategic Research Organization ) is a Turkish think tank, directed by Sedat Laciner.ISRO believes that the study of international relations "suffers from limited Western-centric understanding and needs different approaches"...
.
RILP publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
and Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
. It focuses on international law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
and 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...
, yet the journal also accepts studies on area studies (Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
, Caucasus
Caucasus
The Caucasus, also Caucas or Caucasia , is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia, and situated between the Black and the Caspian sea...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, Central Asia
Central Asia
Central Asia is a core region of the Asian continent from the Caspian Sea in the west, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south, and Russia in the north...
etc.), international security
International security
International security consists of the measures taken by nations and international organizations, such as the United Nations, to ensure mutual survival and safety. These measures include military action and diplomatic agreements such as treaties and conventions. International and national security...
, sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
, and anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
in general from all over the world. The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies.