Aims and Scope of Cooperation and Conflict
Cooperation and Conflict is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers the field of international studies with a Nordic and European focus. The editors-in-chief are Annika Björkdahl and Martin Hall (Lund University). The journal was established in 1965 and is published by Sage Publications in association with the Nordic International Studies Association. Less
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4.2
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0.001 - 0.005
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48
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Development

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1.6
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1965 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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