The Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC) welcomes original contributions from policymakers, strategic thinkers, researchers, diplomats, defence professionals, technologists, legal experts, journalists, academicians, students, and practitioners working across national and global policy ecosystems.
As an independent strategic policy think tank, GCTC serves as a platform for informed dialogue, interdisciplinary research, and policy-oriented discourse on issues shaping national security, governance, emerging technologies, and global strategic affairs.
Through articles, research papers, policy briefs, analytical essays, interviews, commentaries, and opinion pieces, we aim to foster meaningful conversations that contribute towards stronger institutions, strategic awareness, democratic resilience, and a secure future-ready world.
Areas of Interest
We invite submissions on themes including, but not limited to:
- Counter Terrorism & Internal Security
- National Security & Strategic Affairs
- Defence & Military Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies
- Geopolitics & International Relations
- Governance, Law & Public Policy
- Financial Security & Economic Resilience
- Energy Security, Climate Change & Sustainability
- Maritime Security & Indo-Pacific Affairs
- Information Warfare & Strategic Communications
- Homeland Security, Intelligence & Policing
- Defence Manufacturing & Strategic Technologies
- Women Leadership, Governance & Security
- Startups, Innovation & Deep-Tech Ecosystems
- Democracy, Society & Global Policy Challenges
What We Publish
GCTC publishes a range of formats, including:
- Opinion Articles
- Policy Commentaries
- Strategic Analyses
- Research Papers
- Issue Briefs
- Interviews & Expert Conversations
- Conference Reports & Event Summaries
- Long-form Essays & Special Features
We encourage evidence-based, policy-relevant, and accessible writing that combines clarity with strategic insight.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Simultaneous submissions under review elsewhere are discouraged.
- Articles should preferably range between 800–2500 words depending on format.
- Research papers and long-form analyses may exceed the standard word limit.
- All submissions should include proper references, citations, and data sources wherever applicable.
- Hyper-partisan, defamatory, promotional, plagiarised, or factually unverified content will not be accepted.
- AI-generated content without original analysis, editorial value, or attribution may be rejected.
- Authors are encouraged to write in a clear, analytical, and policy-oriented style accessible to wider audiences.
Editorial Process
All submissions undergo an editorial review process for:
- Relevance & originality
- Factual accuracy & credibility
- Policy value & strategic significance
- Clarity, structure & readability
GCTC reserves the right to edit submissions for grammar, formatting, style, length, and editorial consistency before publication.
Due to the volume of submissions received, only selected contributors may be contacted.
Contributor Information
Please include the following along with your submission:
- Full Name
- Designation & Institutional Affiliation
- Short Author Bio (50–100 words)
- Contact Information
- Relevant social media or professional profile links (optional)
Why Contribute to GCTC?
By contributing to GCTC, authors become part of a growing strategic and policy community engaging with issues of national importance and global consequence.
Contributors gain:
- Visibility among policymakers, experts, diplomats, academia, industry leaders, and strategic communities
- Opportunity to shape informed public and policy discourse
- A platform to showcase research, expertise, and thought leadership
- Access to a wider network of strategic professionals and institutions
How to Submit
Please send your submissions in MS Word format to:
Subject Line: “Submission for GCTC Publication”
We look forward to thoughtful, original, and impactful contributions that strengthen strategic dialogue, informed policymaking, and national discourse.