The purpose of Sigma Iota Rho shall be to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies and to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.

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Membership

Membership in Sigma Iota Rho is intended not only to enhance the credentials of its members, though public recognition of the best and the brightest students in international studies is one of our main purposes, but is meant to encourage a life-long devotion to a better understanding of the world we live in and to promote continuing support for and engagement in education, service, and occupational activities that reflect the mission of Sigma Iota Rho.

Journal of International Relations

The Journal has a circulation of 3,000 copies, which are distributed to over 190 undergraduate international relations programs and APSIA graduate international relations schools. Each edition includes a featured article by a leading voice in international relations. Sigma Iota Rho is proud to announce 2015's headliner was Dr. Henry A. Kissginer, former United States Secretary of State.

Call for Submissions

The Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International Relations is accepting article submissions from undergraduate students for its 2021 print issue. The Journal is also seeking regular bloggers, op-ed articles, and research articles for its expanding online platform, www.SIRjournal.org

Chapters

There are approximately 190 chapters spread across 41 states in the United States. Chapters are also located internationally, in the United Kingdom, France, and Iraq.