2007 Impact Factor: 0.482
Ranking: 34/51 (International Relations)
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Established in 1946 (as Australian Outlook) the Australian Journal of International Affairs (AJIA) is Australia's leading scholarly journal in this area.

AJIA is the journal of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. The Institute was established in 1933 as an independent and non-political body and its purpose is to stimulate interest in and understanding of international affairs among its members and the general public.

The aim of AJIA is to publish high quality scholarly research on international political, social, economic and legal issues, especially (but not exclusively) within the Asia-Pacific region. The journal publishes two types of articles: 'Commentaries' and 'Articles'. 'Commentaries' are extended opinion pieces on a current topic of major interest, and are succinct with a clear line of argument. 'Articles' are traditional scholarly articles. The journal also publishes research notes, book reviews, review essays, notes and news from the Institute, and an annual review of Australian foreign policy.