Editorial Directorate

Write for CNAWS

We invite researchers, defence practitioners, scholars, and policy analysts to contribute evidence-based strategic research.

Format 1

Commentaries

800 – 1,200 words

Time-sensitive, sharp analytical perspectives on breaking geopolitical events, doctrinal debates, tactical weapons tests, or bilateral security developments.

Format 2

Research Articles

1,500 – 2,500 words

Deep thematic inquiries into conflict theaters, emerging technologies, non-state insurgencies, supply chain choke points, or force modernization.

Format 3

Research Papers

3,000 – 6,000 words

Comprehensive scholarly papers undergoing blind peer-review, complete with methodology, primary source citations, strategic foresight modeling, and policy roadmaps.

Submission Standards

  • Originality: All submissions must be original, previously unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Analytical Rigor: We prioritize analytical depth, factual accuracy, and policy utility over partisan opinions or generalized commentary.
  • Citations & Hyperlinks: Factual claims, data figures, and direct quotes must be embedded with verified hyperlinks or Chicago-style endnotes.
  • Author Credentials: Please include a short author bio (50–80 words), high-resolution headshot, and current institutional affiliation.

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