Insights
To be published on the Contact Report blog
Focus: CIDP Insights are designed to be rapid-response articles about ongoing world events related to Canadian defence, national security, extremism, and social polarization. They are like newspaper op-eds, but are based less on opinion and more on providing much needed historical and political context to an issue.
Submission Requirements:
- 1500-3000 words.
- 4-8 keywords and a 1-2 line abstract
- 100 word author biography
- Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
Style:
- Times New Roman, size 12 font.
- 1.5 line spacing.
- Embed sources within the main text as hyperlinks (no footnotes/bibliography).
- Target a broad audience including the general public, policymakers, and practitioners.
Policy Briefs
Focus: Policy-oriented articles dealing with timeless issues related to Canadian defence, national security, extremism, and social polarization.
Submission Requirements:
- 2500-5000 words
- Short 150 word abstract
- 100 word biography
- Acknowledgments and funding information (if applicable).
Style:
- Times New Roman, size 12 font.
- 1.5 line spacing.
- Use the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition) for footnotes and bibliography.
- Target counter-terrorism policymakers and practitioners interested in policy implications of current topics.
Content:
- Provide policy recommendations and point to solutions/actions.
Research Reports
Focus: Reports based on new research related to Canadian defence, national security, extremism, and social polarization.
Submission Requirements:
- 5000-10000 words
- Abstract of max. 150 words, 4-8 keywords, and a one or two-line excerpt.
- Acknowledgments and funding information (if applicable).
- Author biography, including current position(s), qualifications, recent publications, a copyright-free photo, social media handles, and email address for all co-authors.
Style:
- Times New Roman, size 12 font.
- 1.5 line spacing.
- Use the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition) for footnotes and bibliography.
- Target counter-terrorism policymakers and practitioners interested in policy implications of current topics.
Martello Papers
The Martello Papers are a monograph series of security studies. Taking their name from the distinctive towers built during the nineteenth century to defend Kingston, the Martello Papers cover a wide range of topics and issues relevant to contemporary international strategic relations.
Interested in publishing a Martello? Contact us at cidppublication@queensu.ca for more info.