The journal approaches the complexity of these questions from a contemporary perspective and, based on the latest scholarship, draws on a range of disciplines including political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, international relations, history and cultural studies.

In addition to regular research manuscripts, each issue usually also has a features and a book reviews section.

SEN aims to showcase exceptional articles from up-and-coming scholars across the world, as well as concerned professionals and practitioners in government, law, NGOs and the media, making it one of the first journals to provide an interdisciplinary forum for established and younger scholars alike.

SEN has its own academic Webpage, which aims to showcase short reflections on recent events on issues of ethnicity and nationalism as well as articles published in the journal that have had significant impact or are of relevance to recent events in the world.

The current editorial team consists of lead editor Dina Mansour-Ille and Anastasia Voronkova.