WORLD AFFAIRS INSIDER
A comprehensive guide for authors preparing manuscripts for editorial review and publication with WAI.
Thank you for your interest in publishing with World Affairs Insider (WAI).
WAI welcomes original, evidence-based, and policy-relevant contributions that advance understanding of international affairs, diplomacy, governance, political economy, climate policy, connectivity, technology, culture, and global development.
World Affairs Insider accepts submissions in the following categories:
Each category follows the same editorial standards while differing in length and analytical depth.
We welcome manuscripts covering topics including, but not limited to:
Authors should submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Each submission should include:
Publication Type
Word Count
Commentary
800–1,500
Blog Article
800–1,000
Policy Brief
1,000–1,200
Book Review
Research Article
1,000–2,000
Working Paper
1,500–2,000
Research Report
1,000–3,000
Special Feature
Flexible
Submissions should be written in clear, professional English. Authors are encouraged to:
WAI follows international academic and editorial standards and reserves the right to edit accepted manuscripts for clarity, grammar, style, and consistency.
World Affairs Insider accepts either:
Authors should use one citation style consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be complete and accurate.
Tables and figures should:
Acceptable formats: Excel, SVG, EPS, PDF, PNG (300 dpi minimum). Maps, diagrams, and infographics should be submitted in high-resolution formats.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use copyrighted images.
Where datasets are original, authors should explain methodology.
All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software.
Authors using Artificial Intelligence tools during manuscript preparation must disclose their use.
AI tools may assist with:
Authors remain fully responsible for:
AI tools must not be listed as authors.
Authors are expected to maintain the highest standards of research integrity. Submissions should avoid:
Each submission undergoes an editorial review process consisting of:
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Research Articles, Working Papers, and Research Reports may undergo:
The review model depends on the publication category.
Authors retain copyright to their original work unless otherwise agreed. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant World Affairs Insider a non-exclusive license to:
Their work across WAI platforms.
Authors should disclose any financial, institutional, or personal interests that could influence the research.
World Affairs Insider may publish corrections, updates, or retractions where necessary to maintain academic integrity.
For manuscript submissions and editorial inquiries: Editorial Office, World Affairs Insider (WAI). Email: editorial@worldaffairsinsider.org | General Inquiries: info@worldaffairsinsider.org
World Affairs Insider is committed to publishing research and analysis that uphold the principles of academic excellence, editorial independence, intellectual integrity, evidence-based policymaking, and constructive global dialogue. We encourage submissions that offer original perspectives, rigorous scholarship, and practical policy relevance while contributing to informed discussions on international affairs and sustainable development.
