The ''Journal of Cold War Studies'' is a quarterly peer-reviewed

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of the Cold War. It was established in 1999 and is published by

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for the Harvard Project on Cold War Studies. The journal is issued also under the auspices of the ''Davis Center for Russian Studies'' (summer 2005). The editor in chief is

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Scope

The journal covers the Cold War from a historical perspective by publishing research results from East and West archives during this period, as well as new memoirs. Topical coverage encompasses theories of decision making, deterrence, bureaucratic politics, institutional formation, bargaining, diplomacy, foreign policy conduct, and international relations. There is also a significant section for book reviews pertaining to the Cold War and international politics.

Publishing frequency

The ''Journal of Cold War Studies'' initially published three issues per year. Since 2002 it has been a quarterly publication.

Abstracting and indexing

The ''Journal of Cold War Studies'' in abstracted and indexed in the following databases: CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts,

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References

External links

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Journal home page at the Harvard Project on Cold War StudiesCold War International History Project
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