Politics Quarterly (PQ) stands as the oldest scientific-research publication of the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at the University of Tehran, with a legacy dating back to 1970. For 36 years, until the end of 2006, the journal was published under the title "Journal of the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences," covering a broad range of legal and political discourses. Since the spring of 2007, it has transitioned into its current specialized format as "Politics Quarterly," consistently serving as a primary platform for academic excellence in political studies.

The primary objective of the journal is to provide a dynamic platform for researchers in the fields of political science, international relations, political geography, regional studies, legal studies, and political sociology. We aim to facilitate the sharing of original scientific findings derived from pure research that adheres to rigorous philosophical and structural standards. By providing precise and documented solutions to theoretical and practical challenges in both domestic and international arenas, the quarterly strives to advance the strategic goals of the global scientific community.

PQ is recognized as a "Core Journal" by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), highlighting its significant impact and status within the academic landscape. The journal maintains a rigorous 21% acceptance rate, reflecting our commitment to publishing only the highest caliber of scholarly research after an average review period of eight weeks.

The journal employs a double-blind peer-review process to ensure complete anonymity and objectivity for both authors and reviewers throughout the evaluation stages. Each submission undergoes initial structural and thematic screening before being evaluated by at least three expert reviewers selected by the board based on their specific expertise. Adhering to the highest standards of publishing integrity, the journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE https://publicationethics.org) and strictly complies with executive regulations regarding the prevention of fraud in scientific works.

As an gold open access journal, Politics Quarterly operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en), allowing users to read, download, and distribute the content. Authors retain their full copyright and publishing rights without any restrictions, ensuring they maintain ownership of their intellectual contributions.