CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

THE SYDNEY GLOBALIST

The Sydney Globalist is seeking submissions for Issue I of Volume VIII, 2012. Founded in 2005, The Sydney Globalist is an undergraduate international affairs magazine published by students at the University of Sydney. The magazine aims to publish the best in student ideas, writing and analysis on international affairs. Its audience encompasses students, academics, analysts, civil society, opinion-makers and the foreign policy community. All University of Sydney students are encouraged to contribute to the magazine. Students are invited to contribute to any of the following sections:

I.

THEME: Shifting Seats: Transitions of Power in National Leadership

National Leadership is no longer determined by the humble election. That being said, national leadership has always been subject to the monopolisation of power by those with the most influence, money or military might. 2012 features a plethora of leadership changes, both peaceful and violent. Headlines have, to date, featured the U.S. Republican Primaries, Vladimir Putins unprecedented third Presidential term, Malis military coup dtat and Chinas once-in-a-decade leadership change in the upcoming 18th National Congress. This begs the question, are citizens really in charge of who leads their nations? This issue of The Sydney Globalist invites students to explore how power transitions in national leadership are conducted within the global arena. Is the democratic election viable in this day and age? Who chooses a national leader, the party or the people? Can a coup dtat result in a stable administration? What effect can a power transition have on a country? What moral imperatives are associated with power transitions and accountability? Submissions might address, but are not limited to: The process of power transitions in non-democratic states. The relationship between revolution and leadership change. Transitions of power through family lineage. The common tensions between the bureaucracy and the military. Internal contests for power within political parties.

Relevant case studies may include: The leadership tensions within the Chinese Communist Party in the lead up to the 18th National Congress this year. The steady democratic transition in Burma and the rise of Aung San Suu Kyi to a position of power within the regime. The internal family politics in North Korea and the apparent seamless transition to Kim Jong-Un after the death of his father. Revolutionary leadership changes in the wake of the Arab Spring. The violent military coup dtat in Mali that overthrew Amadou Toumani Tour. The religious-political contest in the recent Iranian legislative election and the struggle for power between Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Of course, submissions need not be limited to the above suggestions. Unique and high-quality pieces exploring any facet of the theme are encouraged. Submissions may involve in-depth factual case studies, conceptual discussion, or a combination of these two approaches. Importantly however, submissions will combine both an academic prowess with a creative and persuasive journalistic prose if they are to succeed. Theme Articles must be 800 OR 1600 words in length

II.

GENERAL FEATURES

These features need not be related to the theme of the issue but may explore general issues in international affairs and foreign policy. Feature articles (800 words OR 1600 words) Opinion Piece (800 words)

III.

THE ROUNDTABLE

A forum inviting short, incisive responses to articles in the preceding issue. The last edition, entitled Energy Politics, is available online at www.thesydneyglobalist.org . Submissions to The Roundtable should be strictly 200 words in length.

IV.

OTHER MEDIA

Interested in submitting something a little different? We are seeking submissions in a range of new media, including: field reports, book and documentary reviews, humorous pieces, photographic contributions and the like. If you would like to make a contribution of this type, please email us with a brief proposal. Photographs may constitute stand-alone photographic essays or may be intended to supplement articles from other contributors. Resolution must be of high quality.

SUBMITTING PIECES
To submit a piece to The Sydney Globalist, please email the following to submissions@thesydneyglobalist.org For all submissions: your full name, degree, major, year of study and phone number. For submissions to the Theme or General Features sections: a brief abstract (one paragraph) outlining your idea, as well as the category, type and proposed length of your article. For submissions to The Roundtable: your 200-word submission.

Please note that only short abstracts are due by Monday 23 April. Authors will then be informed on whether their submission has been accepted. Prizes will be awarded for the best submissions to the magazine. Final date for submission of abstracts: Monday, Final date for submission of articles: Monday,

23 April

21 May

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