Write for Us
Contribute to global geopolitical discourse. We welcome insights from scholars, analysts, and students.
Submission Categories and Guidelines
Research Articles
Rigorous academic analysis of approximately 2,500 - 4,000 words focusing on regional security, maritime strategies, or global risk.
Commentaries
Shaped, concise pieces of 800 - 1,200 words on current geopolitical events, strategic trends, and foreign affairs.
Research Reports
Technical data-driven reports, policy briefs, or risk forecasts of approximately 2,000 – 5,000 words with actionable insights for strategic planning.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Send your pitch or full manuscript directly to the editorial desk at editor@sscirra.com.
- Include a brief professional biography (maximum 100 words) and a high-resolution professional headshot with your submission.
- Ensure your draft strictly adheres to the Formatting and Referencing specifications detailed below.
- Ensure your submission represents completely original research and is not currently under consideration elsewhere.
Formatting and Referencing Guidelines
The center follows a concise, analytical, and professionally structured writing format suitable for academic, policy, and geopolitical risk analysis.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES
- Submissions must be written in clear, formal, and professional English.
- SSCIRRA follows standard American English spelling and style conventions.
- Analytical, policy-centric, and evidence-based writing is strongly encouraged.
- Clear topical subheadings are highly encouraged to map longer policy commentaries.
- Preferred digital file format: .docx
REFERENCING GUIDELINES
- Sources should be hyperlinked directly within the relevant word, phrase, sentence, or data point.
- Hyperlinks should lead to original, credible, and permanently accessible sources whenever possible.
- Excessive hyperlinking of common knowledge should be strictly avoided.
According to a recent report by the International Crisis Group, regional instability has significantly increased in recent months.
(Here, "International Crisis Group" contains the embedded hyperlink to the research paper.)
SOURCE STANDARDS
Contributors are encouraged to prioritize secondary and primary academic inputs, specifically:
AI Use Policy
The Sir Syed Center of International Relations & Risk Analysis (SSCIRRA) adopts a transparent, responsible, and human-centered approach toward the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research, analysis, writing, and publication.
PERMITTED USE OF AI
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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
Contributors are required to disclose fully whether AI models or computational tools were used in the drafting, translation, or preparation of manuscripts, identifying the specific tools and scope where applicable.
Originality and Editorial Standards
All submissions must remain under absolute human oversight and editorial responsibility. SSCIRRA maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty, double-submissions, and plagiarism.
Submissions Screening Policy
All drafts undergo thorough editorial and academic peer-review. To verify uniqueness, submissions are screened using professional anti-plagiarism programs, including Turnitin.
Contributors are solely responsible for ensuring the absolute factual accuracy, historical authenticity, and research integrity of their submitted work.
SSCIRRA retains the full editorial right to adjust, format, shorten, or refine articles for grammar, house style, referencing consistency, and structural clarity prior to final publication.