Civil Wars Journal
civilwarsjournal.bsky.social
Civil Wars Journal
@civilwarsjournal.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary, peer reviewed T&F journal publishing on intra-state conflict. Co-eds: Dr Alex Waterman (University of Bradford) and Dr James Worrall (University of Leeds). Usual disclaimers
Enjoyed delivering this morning’s session on Lit Reviews and Theoretical Frameworks in journal articles with @jamesworrall.bsky.social in @civilwarsjournal.bsky.social contribution to the “International Writing Workshop Mindanao," supporting emerging scholars from Mindanao:
September 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our brilliant Reviews Editors @drincon.bsky.social and @rtapscott.bsky.social are seeking expressions of interest for the journal's revamped reviews section. We look forward to seeing exciting and creative proposals! www-tandfonline-com.brad.idm.oclc.org/action/autho...
September 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We are keen to build on our excellent roundtable at #ISA2025 in Chicago this year (keep an eye out for a write-up in our next issue!) by reflecting specifically on epistemology and the diverse research approaches that make up our field of study
May 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Thank you to our stellar roundtable panel for a fascinating discussion on the present and future of the field of civil wars research today! Lots of ideas and food for thought for both journal and field more broadly #ISA2025
March 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Join us very shortly! #ISA2025
March 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Great start to the day in our workshop on Rebel Financing and Rebels’ Use of Economic Instruments for Rebel Governance! @ilyssa.bsky.social @jamesworrall.bsky.social @alexwaterman.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our fantastic Reviews Team @rtapscott.bsky.social @drincon.bsky.social are now accepting Expressions of Interest for our revamped reviews sections! Categories include:
- Review and Rejoinders
- Reviews of non-English language work
- Arts and Culture Reviews
- Capsule Reviews

Get in touch!
August 6, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Call for contributions to a fascinating special issue on the finances of insurgency and rebel governance - please share widely across your networks! Deadline 1 August 2024 for proposals:
June 13, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Heading to #ISA2024? Presenting a paper on civil wars, or have an idea for a journal article? Get in touch to fix a coffee meeting, or come say hi at our drinks reception next Wednesday!
March 27, 2024 at 10:15 AM
A reminder that the entire 25 Anniversary Special Issue is free to access for a limited time only! www.tandfonline.com/toc/fciv20/2...
February 1, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The @civilwarsjournal.bsky.social 25 Anniversary Special Issue is here and it's huge!
January 30, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Festive best wishes from the @civilwarsjournal.bsky.social editorial team - see you in January 2024!
December 20, 2023 at 9:23 AM
2023 marks the 25th Anniversary of Civil Wars Journal. A big thanks to everyone who has joined us to celebrate this milestone at conferences throughout the year! There is more to come before the year closes out, though - watch this space... 👀
December 7, 2023 at 2:35 PM