Editors: Assc. Prof. Dr. Sedat LACINER (USAK and COMU); Assc. Prof. Dr. Ercument TEZCAN (Galatasaray University)

Co-Editors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yucel ACER and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim KAYA

Assisting Editor: Arzu CELALIFER-EKINCI

Editorial Office: USAK, Suslu Sokak, No. 2, Mebusevleri, Tandogan, Ankara, Turkey,

Tel: 0090 312 412 75 32 or 0090 546 203 75 37

The Review of International Law and Politics (RILP) / Uluslararası Hukuk ve Politika (UHP) is a refereed journal and published four times (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn) a year. RILP publishes scholarly articles in English, Turkish and German languages. The Editorial Office of the RILP is in International Strategic Research Organisation (ISRO) central building in Ankara, Turkey. However the journal is an independent publication in terms of scientific research and the editors decide its publication policy.

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RILP focuses on international law and international relations yet the journal also accepts studies on area studies (Balkans, Caucasus, Europe, Central Asia etc.), international security, international relations sociology, sociology, anthropology in general from all over the world. The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies. Manuscripts submitted to RILP should be original and challenging, and should not be under consideration by another publication at the time of submission.

Previously published articles in other languages may be considered by the journal for the first publication English (Turkish or German) translation. In that case the author should so state at the time of submission, provide relevant written copyright approval by the publication to the RILP. We also welcome short pieces on recent developments, review articles, photographic essays and collaborative essays.

Articles submitted for consideration of publication are subject to peer review. The editorial board and editors takes consideration whether submitted manuscript follows the rules of scientific writing. The appropriate articles are then sent to three international referees known for their academic reputation in their respective areas.

The Editors and referees use three-step guidelines in assessing submissions:

i)                    Literary quality: Writing style, usage of the language, organisation (paragraphing, syntax, flow etc.)

ii)                  Use of references. Referencing, sources, relationships of the footnotes to the text.

iii)                Scholarship quality: Depth of research, quality; contribution, originality of the contribution (new and creative thought) and plausibility of the author’s argument.

Upon the referees’ decision, the articles will be published in the journal, or rejected for publication. The review process lasts from five to 15 weeks. Questions regarding the status of submissions should be directed to the Editors by e-mail at slaciner@gmail.com or info@usak.org.uk . The referee reports are kept confidential and stored in the archives for five years.

Aim

RILP’s aim is to generate a productive dialogue and exchange between theorists, writers and practitioners in disparate locations. RILP assume that one of the main problem in international relations and international law is lack of dialogue between writers and scholars from different cultural backgrounds.

All manuscripts and editorial correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to the RILP Editorial Office (The Office).

Submission

We prefer electronic submission to slaciner@gmail.com or info@usak.org.uk as a Microsoft word attachment file. Alternatively you may submit manuscript on high-density virus-free disks in rich text format (.RTF) or in Word (whichever is used please indicate this clearly on the disk or in the mail) together with a hard copy. All disks should be labelled with the name of the article, the author and correspondence numbers. If e-mail is used then please be sure that you received a confirmation from The Office.

Manuscripts should be one-and-half or double spaced throughout (including all quotations and footnotes) and typed in English on single sides of A4 paper. Generous margins on both sides of the page should be allowed. Pages should be numbered consecutively. The author should retain a copy, as submitted manuscripts cannot be returned. Full names of the author(s) should be given, an address for correspondence, and where possible a contact telephone number, facsimile number and e-mail address.

Length

Articles as a rule should not exceed 10.000 words, not including footnotes. Book reviews should be about 2.500 word-lengths. Maximum 3.500 words for book reviews of two or more books.

Style and Proofs

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts conform to the RILP style. Editors will not undertake retyping of manuscripts before publication. Please note that authors are expected to correct and return proofs of accepted articles within two weeks of receipt.

Titles and Sub-Titles

Titles in the article should be 12 punt, bold and in uppercase form. The sub-titles should be 12 punt and in the title case form.

Footnotes

In the case of books the following order should be observed in footnotes: author, title, (place of publishing: publisher, year). For example:

1. Fernand Braudel, A History of Civilazations, (London: Penguin Books, 1993), p. 287.

 In articles: author(s), ‘article title’, journal title, Vol., No., year, pp.

2. Ihsan Bal and Sedat Laciner, ‘The Challenge of Revolutionary Terrorism to Turkish Democracy, Terrorism and Political Violence, Vol. 13, No. 4, Winter 2001, pp. 90-115.

Book Reviews

Book reviews should be preceded by full publication details including price and ISBN number:

            Alan Cassels, Ideology & International Relations in the Modern World, (London: Routledge, 1996). 302 pages. Biblio., index. $14.99. ISBN.

Biography

Current and recent academic and professional affiliations and recent major publications for the Notes on Contributors should be supplied with the articles. It should not exceed 100-word.

Abstract

The authors should send a 150-word abstract of the manuscripts.

RILP Indexed or/and Abstracted in Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, International Political Science Abstracts (IPSA), PAIS International, Sociological Abstracts, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, Ulrichs Periodical Directory, Baskent University Law Data Base, Social Services Abstracts and Linguistics and Language Behaviour Abstracts.

For more information about the journal feel free to contact with the editors.

RILP / UHP, Suslu Sokak, No: 2, Mebusevleri, Tandogan, Ankara, Turkey.