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Regional Studies Journal (RSJ) is a quarterly peer-reviewed open access journal published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY) license. The first issue of RSJ was published in 2004 by  Regional Studies Center at the University of Mosul, Iraq. The journal publishes articles in the humanities and social sciences at a rate of four issues per quarter. It publishes original and valuable research aimed at advancing knowledge in the fields of the humanities and social sciences in the disciplines of modern and contemporary history, political science, law, and economics.

RSJ supports the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
1. Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
2. Quality Education: Ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
3. Clean Water: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
4. Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.