About JSSEIN Journal
JSSEIN — Southeast Iran & Its Neighbors is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal in political science, licensed by the Press Supervisory Board of Iran under publication registration no. 101472. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, comparative, and policy-oriented research contributing to a deeper understanding of the region's contemporary challenges and opportunities.
Aims, Scope & Mission
The Quarterly Journal of Studies on Southeast Iran & Its Neighbors (JSSEIN) is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic publication licensed by the Press Supervisory Board of Iran under registration no. 101472. Published under the leadership of Owner & Editor-in-Chief Ahmad Reza Taheri, JSSEIN serves as a scholarly forum for theoretical, empirical, comparative, and policy-oriented research in political science and the humanities.
Regional & Global Reach
Bilingual publication in Persian and English.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Rigorous evaluation by at least two external referees.
Official Licensing
Granted July 20, 2026 by Press Supervisory Board.
Thematic Research Areas
Political Science & Political Theory
Epistemological, normative, and comparative inquiries into political systems, statehood, governance, and institutional legitimacy in the region.
Regional Geopolitics & Border Studies
Cross-border security dynamics, territorial integrity, borderland livelihoods, informal trade, and transboundary relations across Southeast Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Hydro-Diplomacy & Water Politics
Transboundary water management, ecological sustainability of the Hamoun wetlands, international treaties (such as the 1973 Helmand River Treaty), and environmental security.
Transit Corridors & Port Economies
Strategic analysis of Chabahar Port (Shahid Beheshti terminal), the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), Gwadar port, and maritime connectivity linking Central Asia, South Asia, and the Indian Ocean littoral.
Political Sociology & Ethnic Cohesion
Social structures, tribal and kinship networks, cultural heritage, public administration, sub-national integration, and local collaborative governance in Sistan and Balochistan.
International Relations & Great-Power Rivalry
Foreign policy strategies of Iran, India, Pakistan, and regional coalitions in West and South Asia, including non-alignment, strategic autonomy, and maritime chokepoints in the Sea of Oman.
Open Access & Publication Ethics
JSSEIN provides immediate, worldwide open access to its content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC-BY 4.0). Readers may freely read, download, distribute, and cite all published manuscripts.
The journal adheres strictly to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All manuscripts undergo anti-plagiarism screening upon receipt. JSSEIN charges no submission, processing, or publication fees of any kind.
Publisher & Institutional Governance
Ahmad Reza Taheri
Islamic Azad University, Zahedan Branch
Quarterly (4 issues/year)
Languages: Persian & English