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.