What we are looking for
Mondial is the home of world federalist thought: analysis, argument, and reviews on global governance, drawn from across the movement, with a print journal published twice a year by Citizens for Global Solutions and the World Federalist Movement – Canada. We publish concise, explanatory, and analytic writing for a broad audience of thinkers and practitioners: diplomats, lawyers, policymakers, human rights advocates, journalists, grassroots activists, development professionals, and academics around the world.
We welcome articles, opinion pieces, book reviews, interviews, and the occasional poem or original artwork. The strongest submissions offer an original insight or a novel angle on a current issue, draw on credible and verifiable sources, and use the measured language of diplomacy. Mondial is non-partisan and non-promotional, so pieces should not campaign for a political party, an individual, or a commercial interest.
Topics we cover include world federalism, UN reform, disarmament and peace, international law and justice, human rights, conflict and atrocity prevention, gender equality, and environmental governance.
How to submit
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Express your interest
Email [email protected] or [email protected] with a short note describing the topic or topics you would like to write about.
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Review the guidelines
Read the Contributor Handbook and the style notes below before you start, so your draft fits Mondial from the outset.
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Write and submit
Draft your piece in the appropriate template below, then send the completed document to [email protected] or [email protected].
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Editorial review
Our editors read each submission for fit with Mondial's focus and quality standards.
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Work with an editor
If your piece is selected, a managing editor will work with you to prepare it for publication.
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. There is no single deadline; a piece that arrives after an issue is full is considered for a later edition.
What we publish
Articles in Mondial usually take one of four forms.
- Analytical opinion pieces (750 to 1,200 words)
- Take a clear position in a current debate and recommend a course of action, ideally on an angle others have overlooked. The title should signal your central point.
- Debate and Discuss pieces (under 500 words each)
- Two or more authors present divergent views on a live legal or policy question. We put out a call about eight weeks ahead of each forum.
- In-depth analysis (1,000 to 1,200 words)
- A closer, more technical examination of a legal or policy issue that carries broad implications.
- Interviews
- Conversations with civil society actors, policymakers, or other leaders on significant questions of international law and policy.
Writing and style
Mondial follows a modified version of Associated Press style. A few essentials:
- Write for a global audience. Define specialized terms on first use and keep jargon to a minimum. Because our readers are worldwide, name the country or body you mean rather than writing "we," "our," or "us."
- Keep it clear and well-structured. Favor short sentences and paragraphs, and use three or four subheadings to highlight your key points.
- Be precise with names and terminology. Spell out names such as United Nations or United States when used as nouns, and write an acronym in full on first use before switching to the short form. Follow international legal and human rights standards when you choose terms.
- Cite your sources in the text. There is no bibliography. Online, link to sources directly; a few footnotes are fine for material that is not available online. Use the Oxford comma.
- Introduce yourself and disclose. Include a short biography of 50 to 100 words, add your headshot in the article template, and note any conflict of interest, financial or otherwise.
- Mind photo rights. Any image you suggest needs a clear source and a license that permits reuse. Our team can help find or create images when needed.
How we evaluate submissions
Editors weigh each piece against five criteria:
- Contemporary relevance and significance for global governance or world federalism.
- Credibility of the supporting evidence.
- Clarity of the message and quality of the writing.
- Originality and freshness of the perspective.
- Alignment with Mondial's mission and respect for its values.
Templates and resources
Draft your piece in the matching template, then read the full handbook for the complete guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
Who can contribute?
Anyone with a relevant, well-argued perspective. We welcome contributors from across the world and from many fields, including diplomacy, law, policy, journalism, activism, and academia.
How long should my piece be?
It depends on the format. Opinion pieces run 750 to 1,200 words, in-depth analyses 1,000 to 1,200 words, and each contribution to a Debate and Discuss forum stays under 500 words.
Can I submit something published elsewhere?
Possibly. Tell us where the piece has appeared or may appear, and confirm it is not under an exclusive arrangement, before you send it. We will consider cross-posting timely work that advances the conversation on global governance.
Do I need to provide images?
No, but they help. If you suggest a photo, include its source and confirm the license allows reuse. Our team can also help source or create images.
When is Mondial published?
Twice a year. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis, so you can send your work at any time.
Contact
Questions, or ready to pitch? Write to the editors at [email protected] or [email protected].