Call for papers

GEOPOL

26/03/2026

Geopol – Journal of Geopolitics, International Relations, Geo-Economics and Security

About the Journal

Geopol is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Center for Geopolitical Studies – Geopol. It features original research articles in the fields of geopolitics, international relations, geo-economics, security studies, and related disciplines.

The editorial board accepts only manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not currently under review by any other journal. In accordance with its aspiration to maintain an international academic character, the journal publishes articles in both Bosnian and English.

The editorial board comprises distinguished Bosnian and international scholars specializing in the journal’s core fields. As Bosnia and Herzegovina currently has no comparable scientific journal dedicated exclusively to these topics, Geopol aims to establish itself as a leading and attractive publishing platform for both domestic and foreign researchers in geopolitics, international relations, geo-economics, and security studies.

Aims and Scope

The primary objective of Geopol is to ensure regular annual publication while building a strong reputation within academic circles, particularly through indexing in major international scholarly databases.

Geopolitical analysis remains underrepresented in Bosnian-Herzegovinian public discourse relative to the complexity of contemporary global affairs. Through the consistent publication of high-quality research, the journal seeks to promote and popularize geopolitics in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region.

A key feature of the journal is its strong commitment to publishing articles in English. This policy facilitates the integration of Bosnian-Herzegovinian scholars into the global academic community and enhances the international visibility of Geopol.

Call for Papers

Geopol – Journal of Geopolitics, International Relations, Geo-Economics and Security, published by the Center for Geopolitical Studies – Geopol, invites submissions for its inaugural issue.

The editorial board welcomes original manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration elsewhere. Articles may be submitted in Bosnian or English.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, that all necessary permissions for copyrighted material have been secured, and that the manuscript is not under review by any other publication.

Submission deadline: July 26, 2026

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the Instructions for Authors and submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format to the following e-mail address: casopis@geopol.ba

Instructions for Authors and Citation Guidelines

Manuscripts must include the following sections:

Title page
Abstract (papers written in Bosnian must include an English abstract at the end)
Introduction
Main text (with in-text citations following APA 7 style)
Conclusion
References

All pages must be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page. Page numbers should appear in the bottom right corner.

The manuscript should be formatted as follows: Title and subtitle of the paper, author’s full name, institutional affiliation, address of the institution, and author’s e-mail address. Unaffiliated authors should provide their place of residence and e-mail address. Keywords and an abstract in the language of the paper are required.

Citation Style (APA 7)

In-text citations include the author’s surname and year of publication. When quoting directly or referring to a specific page, include the page number after a colon, e.g., (Todd, 2025: 23). If the page number is not relevant, only the surname and year are given (Todd, 2025).

Works by the same author are listed chronologically. Multiple works by the same author published in the same year are distinguished by lowercase letters (e.g., 2010a, 2010b).

When citing multiple chapters from the same edited volume, the book is referenced as a separate entry under the editor’s name, while individual chapters refer to the full book.

Full author names are provided in the reference list. Each entry must follow this structure and punctuation:

Surname of the first author, followed by first name (and full names of co-authors, separated by commas);
Year of publication in parentheses, followed by a comma;
Title and subtitle of the work, separated by a colon;
For journal articles: journal name (italicized), year, volume, first and last page numbers;
For book chapters: “In” followed by editor’s name(s), (Ed.) or (Eds.), book title (italicized), page range;
For books and monographs: publisher and place of publication;
If a source has multiple publishers, separate them with a semicolon;
Book and journal titles are italicized; article titles are placed in double quotation marks.

Examples

Book Hoolbruke, Richard (1998). Završiti rat. Šahimpašić, Sarajevo.

Journal Article Karčić, Hamza (2013). “Diplomatske posjete Alije Izetbegovića Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama 1991–1995”. Godišnjak BZK “Preporod”, 339–346.

Book Chapter Sokol, Anida (2019). “BiH’s Wartime Foreign Policy: Lobbying for Peace and Lifting the Arms Embargo”. In J. Hasić & D. Karabegović (Eds.), Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Policy since Independence: New Perspectives on South-East Europe (pp. 23–43). Palgrave Macmillan.

Work with Two or More Authors Hoskins, A., & O’Loughlin, B. (2007). Television and Terror: Conflicting Times and the Crisis of News Discourse. Palgrave Macmillan.

Internet Source https://stav.ba/vijest/muhamed-sacirbey-ja-znam-da-predsjednik-izetbegovic-nikad-nije-izdao/85 (Accessed: 20 July 2023)

Newspaper or Magazine Article Semenak, S. (1995, December 28). Feeling right at home: Government residence eschews traditional rules. Montreal Gazette, A4. Driedger, S. D. (1998, April 20). After divorce. Maclean’s, 111(16), 38–43.

YouTube Video Čavalić, A. (2026, March 7). Životni standard u padu, penzioneri će platiti najveću cijenu [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT-m_bm6qxo