Call for Submissions

The Sydney Globalist is now seeking articles for Issue II of Volume VI, 2010.

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 the following sections:

I. THEME: ‘Leadership and Responsibility in the 21st Century’

What does it mean to be a leader in today’s world? Increasingly, global challenges such as climate change, poverty and human rights abuse are being tackled not only by individuals and governments, but also by multiple actors in complex webs of non-traditional movements for change. At the same time, we are witnessing the emergence of new forms of leadership that do not belong exclusively to the political sphere: corporations going green, celebrity activism, and the power of social networking and online media. This issue of The Sydney Globalist invites students to explore the dynamic nature of leadership and responsibility in our contemporary world. Is 21st century leadership characterised by individuals acting independently or by diverse collections of persons committed to creating positive change? Who should take responsibility for solving today’s most pressing issues: individuals, governments, corporations, or civil society? What lessons can be learnt from successful leaders and movements throughout history?

Submissions might address, but are not limited to:

  • Corporate social responsibility across international borders;
  • ‘Thought leadership’: think tanks, research, and the power of ideas;
  • Social innovation and entrepreneurship: for the sake of profit or the greater good?;
  • Political, social, economic, and environmental movements for change;
  • The implications of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine on state sovereignty;
  • The crisis in political leadership, election campaigns, and hung parliaments;
  • The role (or absence) of charisma in leaders; and
  • People rather than politics? Separating policy from celebrity.

Examples of relevant case studies might include, but are not limited to:

  • Thought leaders such as TEDtalks, the Australia 2020 Summit, Apple, Google, etc;
  • Advocacy campaigns and movements for change such as Oxfam’s Fair Trade campaign, the Make Poverty History campaign, the Slow Food Movement, Muhammad Yunus’ Grameen Bank, etc;
  • Comparative case studies from the 19th and 20th centuries on the abolition of slavery, civil rights and anti-apartheid movements, which serve as exemplars for modern-day leaders struggling to gain traction on issues such as climate change and poverty;
  • Celebrity activism;
  • Private investment in renewable energy sources; and
  • The introduction of mandatory gender quotas on corporate boards in Norway.

Case studies based on in-depth factual research are encouraged, as are theoretical pieces that grapple with the conceptual foundations of ‘leadership’ and ‘responsibility’. Submissions may also combine these two approaches.

  • Theme Articles must be 800 OR 1600 words in length

II. GENERAL FEATURES

Students are also encouraged to make general contributions relating to international affairs, global issues or foreign policy.

  • Feature Articles (800 words or 1600 words)
  • Opinion Pieces (800 words or 1600 words)

III. ROUNDTABLE

The Roundtable is a forum that invites short, incisive responses to articles in the previous edition of The Sydney Globalist. The last edition of the magazine, entitled ‘Border Politics: Conflict, Security, Identity’, is available here. Submissions to The Roundtable should be 200 words in length.

IV. OTHER MEDIA

Interested in submitting something a little different? We are seeking submissions in a range of 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 submission@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.

Prizes will be awarded for the best submissions to the magazine.

Final date for submission of abstracts: Saturday, 4 September 2010

Final date for submission of articles: Saturday, 25 September 2010

The Sydney Globalist is part of Global21, a network of student-run international affairs magazines at premier universities around the world. The best way to familiarize yourself with the style and content of the magazine is to read previous issues. These are available here.

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