SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

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The Fletcher Forum is interested in articles from academics, practitioners, subject matter experts, and all analysts focusing on international affairs. Our interest is in publishing a range of perspectives—with respect to both author background and position—drawing on all pertinent disciplines. To that end, we accept unsolicited submissions offering novel analysis and synthesis of contemporary, international events (or historical dynamics that weigh on the present). Please note that The Forum does not accept pieces that were written by LLMs or with LLM assistance.

PRINT EDITION

Print submissions must be related to the current Call for Submissions. Pieces must be emailed to forum@tufts.edu with the subject line Print Submission. Pieces must pertain to the theme and follow the submission guidelines articulated in the Call for Submissions.

WEB EDITION

The Forum seeks web submissions on any issue or topic related to the publication’s broader mission. Pieces must be emailed to forum@tufts.edu with the subject line Web Submission and fulfill the following submission criteria:

  • Between 1,000 to 4,000 words.

  • Attached to the email as a .docx file.

  • Include an author bio of 2–3 sentences in the body of the email.

  • Sources as hyperlinks in the piece (no footnotes or endnotes).

  • Any images must be attached separately (not embedded in the text) as .JPGs, .PNGs, or .TIFFs.

THE ROSTRUM

The Rostrum is a section of The Fletcher Forum’s Web Edition where students from Fletcher’s diverse degree programs can develop their work into a published form. As a platform dedicated to student voice, The Rostrum seeks variety in pitches and submissions. Pieces must be emailed to forum@tufts.edu with the subject line Rostrum Submission. Example submissions could include:

  • Essays and briefs derived from novel analysis and research done for a class (e.g., an abridged version of an econometrics group project or a fleshed-out memo on a pressing tech policy issue).

  • ‘Cap-pebbles’—summaries or sections of capstones either in progress or completed.

    • PhD candidates are also welcome to share elements of their research.

  • Reflections on student conferences (DIR, CGIA, FPRG, Africana), a series of talks (e.g., at the Fares Center or the Russia & Eurasia Program), or other Fletcher events.

  • Collaborative works between students and professors, framed either as ‘point-counterpoint’ or other joint projects.

  • Pitches for any other pieces or projects related to work done at or for Fletcher.

Formatting guidelines for The Rostrum are the same as for pieces submitted to the Web Edition, described above.

PODCAST

The Fletcher Forum Podcast welcomes unsolicited proposals for podcast guests. Proposals (descriptions of the guest and possible topics) must be emailed to forum@tufts.edu with the subject line Podcast Proposal.