Write for CeSCube
The Centre for Security & Strategic Studies (CeSCube) welcomes contributions from scholars, defense specialists, military veterans, domain practitioners, and emerging researchers dedicated to rigorous, empirical security analysis.
Submit Your Manuscript
Complete drafts or pitch abstracts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format should be transmitted directly to our editorial secretariat. Please include a brief author biography (100–150 words) and high-resolution headshot.
Categories of Submissions
Select the format that best corresponds to the scope and analytical depth of your research
Strategic Articles & Papers
2,500 – 4,500 WordsIn-depth analytical monographs advancing an original thesis, empirical datasets, and actionable strategic recommendations.
Policy Briefs & Memoranda
1,200 – 2,200 WordsConcise executive briefings focusing on immediate threat vectors, capability gaps, and strategic policy options.
Commentaries & Field Dispatches
800 – 1,200 WordsTime-sensitive analytical evaluations of breaking geopolitical maneuvers, diplomatic summits, or defense procurement milestones.
Book & Literature Reviews
1,000 – 1,800 WordsCritical, scholarly evaluations of newly published volumes in defense policy, military history, intelligence, and grand strategy.
Core Scholarly Requirements
1. Empirical & Non-Partisan Rigor
All assertions must be anchored in verifiable primary documentation, official doctrine, or empirical statistics. CeSCube maintains strict non-partisanship.
2. Standard Citation Formatting
References should be integrated as digital hyperlinks to source documents or styled in Chicago Manual of Style / APA endnotes with complete bibliographical attribution.
3. Originality & Exclusivity
Submissions must be original work of the author(s) and must not be concurrently under consideration elsewhere. See our Editorial Standards for our policy on AI generation.
CeSCube Author Style Guide & Writing Manual
Framework for structuring high-impact strategic intelligence assessments
Strategic writing demands precision, economy of language, and structural clarity. Policymakers, defense strategists, and academic peers read CeSCube for crisp analytical insight rather than decorative prose. Before submitting, review your draft against our core writing benchmarks:
Open your manuscript with a 150-word Executive Summary defining the core thesis, geopolitical trigger, and high-level analytical takeaway. Organize subsequent analysis using clear, numbered or thematic subheadings (e.g., "1. Tactical Doctrine and Modernization", "2. Geopolitical Ramifications for the Region"). Subheadings preserve narrative flow and aid scannability.
Long, meandering sentences with multiple dependent clauses obscure key findings. If a sentence exceeds 30 words, divide it into distinct propositions. Avoid repetitive conjunctions and ensure each paragraph focuses on developing one clear analytical argument supported by evidence.
Complement narrative arguments with quantitative indicators, timeline charts, or doctrinal comparisons wherever applicable. When incorporating maps, satellite imagery, or infographics, include authoritative captions, source acknowledgments, and permissions where required.
Conclude with strategic foresight rather than a passive summary. Address: What are the second- and third-order implications of this development? What concrete policy or operational options are available to regional stakeholders over the next 12–36 months?