Strategic Studies Review
A Graduate Journal at American University
Published by Graduate Students @ the School of International Service · American University, Washington, D.C.
From the Team
Welcome to the Strategic Studies Review (SSR), the graduate student-run, peer-reviewed journal of the School of International Service at American University. SSR bridges academic rigor with policy-relevant analysis, publishing original scholarship on strategic studies, foreign policy, global security, geoeconomics, and international affairs.
We are committed to elevating emerging scholar voices, fostering rigorous peer review, and contributing meaningfully to debates shaping our world. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. We welcome research articles, commentary, and analytic briefs from graduate students and early-career scholars.
Recent Articles
Articles will appear here as they are published. New issues are released each semester, in Fall and Spring.
- Cornered: Decapitation Strategy, Deterrence Failure, and the Logic of Asymmetric Retaliation in the 2026 US-Israeli Strikes on Iran | Spencer Fader
- The Saudi-UAE Rivalry and its Impact on the Red Sea Region | Jordan Miranda
- Poland’s Strategic Emergence in Europe | Corey Strudler
- A Weaker China Precedes an Invasion of Taiwan | Jordan Miranda
- The Race for Critical Minerals | Gezelyn Heredia
About the Journal
Mission
SSR exists to elevate graduate student voices in strategic studies, foster professional development through peer review and editorial practice, and contribute meaningfully to debates in global security and international affairs.
Scope
We publish original scholarship across strategic studies, foreign policy, global security, geoeconomics, and international affairs. SSR welcomes research articles, policy commentary, and analytic briefs.
Contact
Email: aussrjournal@gmail.com
American University
School of International Service
Washington, DC 20016
