Welcome to ISA

In 1959, a group of scholars and practitioners founded the International Studies Association (ISA) to pursue mutual interests in international studies. Representing 80 countries, ISA has over 4,000 members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known scholarly association in this field.

Community: Creating communities of scholars dedicated to international studies, ISA is divided into 6 geographic subdivisions (Regions) and 23 interest groups (Sections) which provide opportunities to exchange ideas and research with local colleagues and within specific subject areas.

Meetings: Our international conferences and annual conventions attract scholars from all over the world. We cooperate with 53 international studies organizations in 32 countries, are a member of the International Social Science Council, and have nongovernmental consultative status with the United Nations.

Publications: ISA's journals and our International Studies Compendium help define the field and showcase research in our discipline.

In 1959, a group of scholars and practitioners founded the International Studies Association (ISA) to pursue mutual interests in international studies. Representing 80 countries, ISA has over 4,000 members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known scholarly association in this field.

Community: Creating communities of scholars dedicated to international studies, ISA is divided into 6 geographic subdivisions (Regions) and 23 interest groups (Sections) which provide opportunities to exchange ideas and research with local colleagues and within specific subject areas.

Meetings: Our international conferences and annual conventions attract scholars from all over the world. We cooperate with 53 international studies organizations in 32 countries, are a member of the International Social Science Council, and have nongovernmental consultative status with the United Nations.

Publications: ISA's journals and our International Studies Compendium help define the field and showcase research in our discipline.