The STRATI Journal of International Trade and Development is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal that provides a platform for high-quality research exploring the intricate relationships between global trade, economic development, and policy transformation. It encourages interdisciplinary and policy-relevant scholarship from academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and institutional experts who work on trade theory and practice, development economics, global governance, and international cooperation.
The journal aims to deepen understanding of how trade influences development outcomes across income levels, regions, and sectors. It particularly welcomes empirical and theoretical work that investigates the dynamics of global value chains, regional integration, trade policy, market access, inclusive growth, technological diffusion, digital trade, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Contributions should typically be 6,000 to 8,000 words in length, accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 200 words. All submissions are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Authors must submit a plagiarism report at the time of submission in line with the journal’s zero-plagiarism policy. The journal seeks to ensure a review and decision timeline of no more than two months.
The journal caters to a global readership, including academic scholars, economists, trade negotiators, multilateral agencies, development professionals, and policy analysts seeking to understand and shape the interface between international trade and economic development.