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About the Security Studies format

Security Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering International Relations and Foreign Policy, Global Peace and Security Dynamics, Political Conflict and Governance.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Security Studies 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inInternational Relations and Foreign Policy Global Peace and Security Dynamics Political Conflict and Governance Nuclear Issues and Defense Peacebuilding and International Security
ISSN0963-6412
Citation impact (2-yr)1.12
h-index93
i10-index587
Total citations33,343
Top institutions publishing hereTwitter (United States)
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in Security Studies per year

29
2014
32
2015
34
2016
30
2017
58
2018
36
2019
66
2020
49
2021
48
2022
136
2023
33
2024
34
2025

Citation impact of Security Studies by publication year

1.1K
2014
1.7K
2015
1.3K
2016
1.6K
2017
785
2018
1.1K
2019
620
2020
457
2021
451
2022
457
2023
73
2024
26
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Security Studies

Stuxnet and the Limits of Cyber Warfare

Jon R. Lindsay · 1 Jul 2013

Abstract Stuxnet, the computer worm which disrupted Iranian nuclear enrichment in 2010, is the first instance of a computer network attack known to cause physical damage across international boundaries. Some have described Stuxnet as the harbinger of a new form of warfare that threatens even the strongest military powers. The influential but largely untested Cyber…

449 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
A Rose by Any Other Name: Neoclassical Realism as the Logical and Necessary Extension of Structural Realism

Brian C. Rathbun · 22 May 2008

Abstract Neoclassical realism is often criticized by non-realists for being an ad hoc and theoretically degenerative effort to explain away anomalies for neorealism. In this paper, I argue instead that neoclassical realism is a logical extension and necessary part of advancing neorealism. Structural realism argues that the system constrains but does not determine state action…

320 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Process Tracing and Historical Explanation

James Mahoney · 3 Apr 2015

This article offers a state of the art of methodological writings on process tracing. Its goal is to encourage the more self-conscious and transparent use of this method in security studies. The article considers process tracing for both theory testing and theory development. First, with theory testing, the article discusses the logic of historical explanation…

289 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Security Studies template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Security Studies format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Security Studies template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Security Studies use?
Security Studies uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Security Studies 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Security Studies?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Security Studies document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Security Studies template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Security Studies format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Security Studies?
Security Studies is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Security Studies template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Security Studies PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Security Studies template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Security Studies template cost?
You can start writing in the Security Studies template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Security Studies PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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