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Strife Recruitment for 2021-2022 is Open!

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Strife is an internationally recognized dual-format publication, led by doctoral and graduate researchers based in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London.

We study all aspects of ‘conflict’, combining political, historical, literary, and philosophical approaches to conflict to provide thought-provoking and unique perspectives for our readers. We have over 3.5 million readers a year, with strong engagement from governmental and academic institutions.

Strife is comprised of an academic blog, Strife Blog, as well as the peer-reviewed academic journal, Strife Journal, which is published quarterly. Both platforms, as well as their complementary events such as conferences, issue launches, and presentations, are centred thematically on conflict in all its shapes and forms. We are continuing to grow and expand, and we want you to join us to be a part of the editorial board.

Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying challenges, Strife continues to grow, offering our readers regular new scholarship. Starting last year, we have opened up the exciting possibility for postgraduate students, from any country, anywhere in the world, to become a part of the team at Strife.  All of our roles are held by volunteers.

Joining Strife presents a unique opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of postgraduate students, building expertise in conflict studies. Teamwork is a key component of Strife, as is the sense of community we have built over the years. Recruits will also avail of contact with professors and leading academic experts through our events, publications, and networking opportunities.

The following positions are open for recruitment, and each of these rewarding roles is open to international applications from all over the world —

  • Editorial Management
    • Managing Editor, Strife Journal
    • Managing Editor, Strife Blog
    • Co-ordinating Editor, Strife Journal
    • Co-ordinating Editor, Strife Blog
    • Series Development Co-ordinator, Strife Blog
    • Project Management, War Studies at 60
  • Editorial
    • Senior Editor
    • Commissioning Editor
    • Series Editor
    • Copy Editor
  • Communications
    • Communications Manager
    • Web Manager
    • Web Officer
    • Publications Officer
    • Social Media Co-ordinator

I invite you to learn more on our 2021 Recruitment Page at the Strife Journal website and apply to join our team!

Bryan Strawser
Managing Editor, Strife Blog

Strife Journal & Blog: Fourth round of Call for Papers for January 2021

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Strife is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth round of Call for Papers for 2020, with a deadline for all papers of 03 January 2021.

Strife publishes articles on the theme of conflict, broadly defined. Submissions may include studies of conflict in history, art and media, of the relationship between war and state, of the interrelation of war and society, analyses of strategy, operations and military tactics, diplomacy and international relations, as well as more narrowly defined subjects. There is no restriction as to period or geographical focus.

Strife Journal – Call for Papers

Articles should be between 4000–5000 words and include an abstract of 100 words. Submitted articles must meet the outlined submission guidelines. Articles that do not meet referencing and formatting guidelines risk being rejected for publication.

See our full call graphics with additional details at the bottom of this post. Download our full call pack as a PDF here.

Please email submissions to journal.submissions@strifeblog.org.

Strife Blog – Call for Papers

Aside from our general call for papers, we also have blog series on four exciting topics. All blog series articles should be 1000-1200 words long and emailed to blog.coordinating.editor@strifeblog.org.

The series topics are as follows:

– ‘Grand Strategy of Middle Powers’ – China and America are already heavily discussed. But what about Japan or Brazil? Where do smaller, but no less important, players fit on the grand strategic stage?

– ‘Nuclear weapons and international security: the outlook for 2040’ – do you want to explore the political and technological future of nuclear armament? Now’s your chance!

– ‘Berber identities and conflicts in post-colonial North Africa’ – the Berber people sit at the centre of politics and conflict across much of North Africa. This is a great opportunity to analyse the region through this important lens.

– ‘Caribbean maritime security’ – the Caribbean isn’t as well studied as the Horn of Africa or the South China Sea, but that doesn’t make it any less interesting, or vital to the future of the Americas.

See our full call graphics with additional details at the bottom of this post. Download our full call pack as a PDF here.

If you have an idea on any of these themes, or other aspects of conflict, do reach out and our editorial team would be happy to discuss possibilities. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Strife Blog – Call for Submissions

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Last year, the Strife Blog published over sixty submissions as well as three dedicated series,  across a range of topics dealing with human conflict, broadly defined. Most recently, articles published on the Strife Blog dealt with intelligence oversight in the British Parliament to movements for political participation in West Papua. From pieces focused on localised conflict and from the field reporting, to debates on grand strategy and questions on the new World Order, Strife Blog also publishes interviews with academics, experts, specialists, and artists.

Conflict may be the continuation of politics by other means, but it is so much more than just that. That is why we especially value diverse perspectives on global issues – conflict is deeply unpredictable, so avoiding tunnel vision is crucial to providing relevant analysis. Strife Blog is open to submissions from analytical pieces on current affairs to engagements and reflections on history. We also welcome submissions of book, event, film, and exhibition reviews as well as interviews across all themes related to conflict.

Our articles are between 1200 and 1500 words, with a short bibliography and an image to go with the text. With both readership and contributors spanning both the academic and policy worlds, we engage in both the theoretical and practical. So, whether you are a first-time writer or an experienced veteran, our editorial team is here to help, providing comments and suggestions throughout your article. At Strife, editors do not dictate changes from on high, but rather work alongside you to refine your argument.

If you’re interested, our contact address remains open throughout the year – blog.submissions@strifeblog.org.

For any general questions, you can contact the Managing Editor at blog@strifeblog.org.

 

We’re looking forward to your submissions!

 

 

BA Internship Scheme – Apply now

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Are you an ambitious King’s College London final year BA student who wants to learn more about academic research, editing, and publishing? If so, we’ve got a great opportunity for you.

This year, we have decided to create three positions for single term interns at Strife Blog and Journal. These internships are open to final year students at KCL who would like to gain experience in the day to day running and development of an academic publication such as Strife.

The positions, like all Strife staff jobs, are voluntary. Taking part will give you an opportunity to develop your transferable and soft skills whilst gaining insight into editorial processes and publishing within academia. The positions, as follows, are remote and part-time, requiring no more than five hours per week for eight weeks:

Strategic Communications Assistant

Based within our Communications Team and reporting directly to the Communications Manager, this position will assist in the developments of Strife’s strategic communications planning and network for the academic year 2020/2021.

Commissions Assistant

Under the management of the Managing Editor – Blog and working with the Social Media and Outreach Coordinator, this position will help in building Strife’s network of contributors and contributions profile.

Operations and Development Assistant

Under the management of the Editor-in-Chief this position will assist in the overall operational running of Strife Blog and Journal gaining insight into how the dual publication functions behind the scenes. This position will work with the EiC in a variety of tasks linked to the overview and management of Strife.

If you’re interested, apply at this link and then send in your CV and a short cover letter to outreach@strifeblog.org by 26 October 2020 – we’re looking forward to reviewing your applications.

 

 

 

 

 

Strife Journal: Fourth Call for Papers for 2020

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Strife is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth round of Call for Papers for 2020.

Strife publishes articles on the theme of conflict, broadly defined. Submissions may include studies of conflict in history, art and media, of the relationship between war and state, of the interrelation of war and society, analyses of strategy, operations and military tactics, diplomacy and international relations, as well as more narrowly defined subjects. There is no restriction as to period or geographical focus.

Articles should be between 4000–5000 words and include an abstract of 100 words. Submitted articles must meet the outlined submission guidelines, articles that do not meet referencing and formatting guidelines risk being rejected for publication.

If you are interested in submitting an article for publication in 2020 please submit your paper to the following email address: journal.submissions@strifeblog.org by 24 October.

Strife is committed to working with its contributors throughout the publishing process should you have any queries or wish to discuss a potential piece for publication please contact our editorial team at the above address. Papers are accepted on a rolling basis.

We look forward to receiving your submissions,

Strife Journal