The Tawazun blog adheres to an open submission policy. It welcomes policy recommendations in submissions, but these recommendations should be based on evidence and analysis, rather than merely being the official position of an actor or organization. We are committed to intellectual rigor and defense policy relevance. Authors may request anonymity, but must verify their identity to us.

Submissions can be made using the form below. The central argument should be clear from the outset of a submission, and evidence should be presented in a balanced and transparent manner. Submissions must draw a clear link to a policy-related threat, challenge, or opportunity related to civil-military relations or defense affairs in one or more Arab states. This encompasses a wide range of substantive areas, including (but not limited to):

● Civilian oversight and defense expertise
● Capability development and defense reform
● Defense cooperation and security assistance
● Military involvement in politics or the economy
● Military organization, education, and training
● Defense acquisition
● Defense engagement
● Conduct of military operations
● Gender diversity and inclusivity
● Defense planning and resource allocation
● Formulation of defense policy and strategy
● Nonstate armed actors, from combat to reintegration
● Military recruitment, retention, and human resources management

Submissions should adhere to Tawazun standards in terms of both substance and form. Submissions longer than 800 words will not be considered. Authors should use embedded links to source statements of fact that are not common knowledge. If you have not received a response from editorial staff within two weeks, this means your submission has not been accepted for publication. The Tawazun blog posts only original content.