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Submit an Article - Guidelines for Contributors

VIGA welcomes rigorous, evidence-based analysis and commentary from external experts, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of foreign policy, geoeconomics, international trade, and strategic affairs.

We operate a curated expert platform designed to foster informed debate and connect high-quality analysis with a policy-engaged readership in Canada and abroad. Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team on a rolling basis.

Scope and Editorial Focus

We are particularly interested in submissions that address:

  • Geo-economic competition and economic statecraft (sanctions, export controls, industrial policy).
  • Indo-Pacific strategy and North American trade integration.
  • Critical minerals, energy security, and supply chain resilience.
  • Canadian foreign policy and multilateral institutions.

Policy Briefs

1,200-2,000 words.

Concise, actionable analysis aimed at policymakers and business leaders.

Expert Commentary & Op-Eds

1,000-3,000 words.

Timely, argument-driven pieces tied to current events or emerging trends.

Submission Requirements

All submissions must adhere to the following criteria:

1

Original Work

Submissions must be exclusive to VIGA and not previously published elsewhere (including personal blogs or other platforms). We do not accept simultaneous submissions.

2

Style and Citations

Please use hyperlinks for web-based sources. For academic or primary source material, please use endnotes following The Canadian Press Stylebook conventions. Avoid footnotes.

3

Tone

Articles should be analytical rather than purely polemical. We value clarity, evidence, and accessibility for a non-specialist policy audience.

Mandatory CV Requirement

A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or professional résumé must be attached with every submission.

The CV is required for editorial review purposes only. It assists our editors in verifying the author's expertise, institutional affiliation, and relevant publication history. The CV will not be published with the article. It is used solely to:

  • Confirm the author’s credentials in the subject area.
  • Provide context for any biographical note included with the piece.
  • Ensure compliance with our platform's quality standards and conflict-of-interest disclosure.

Submissions received without an accompanying CV will not be advanced for review.

How to Submit

Please email your submission to contactus@vertexiga.com with the subject line: "Article Submission: [Proposed Title of Your Article]".

Your email must include:

1

The Article: Attached as a Microsoft Word document or Google Doc link (with editing permissions enabled).

2

The Author's CV: Attached as a separate PDF file.

3

A Short Bio: 2–3 sentences (50 words maximum) detailing your current title and affiliation for publication.

4

Disclosure Statement: A brief note confirming any financial, institutional, or personal interests relevant to the subject matter.

Review Process and Timeline

Acknowledgment

You will receive an automated acknowledgment of receipt within one business day.

Editorial Review

Our Ottawa-based editorial team will evaluate the piece for fit, rigor, and originality. Preliminary response within 10–15 business days.

Editing

Accepted pieces are subject to copyediting for clarity and style. Authors review final edits prior to publication.

Copyright and Republication

  • Upon acceptance and prior to publication, authors will be asked to sign a standard Contributor Agreement granting VIGA the right of first publication and a non-exclusive license for distribution.
  • Authors retain the copyright to their work and are free to republish the piece after 30 days, provided they include a citation noting that the article "first appeared in the Vertex Institution for Global Affairs (VIGA)."

We look forward to reading your work.

VIGA Editorial Team