Call for Papers - 2027

2025-10-14
STRATEGIC THOUGHT – 2027

National Defence University is persistently engaged in quality research on multidisciplinary issues of national strategy and security. Keeping the flag high, the university publishes Strategic Thought every year. The journal is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and is also indexed/abstracted internationally. A research article of high academic standards is published after thorough scrutiny and blind peer reviews at home and abroad.

Scope of the Journal

Strategic Thought Journal’s scope revolves around the following broader themes:

  • Identifying dissonance between the theoretical and intellectual works and real-world situations.
  • Exploring and identifying strategic lessons from history and applying them to prescribe solutions for the future.
  • Analyzing the linkage of various policies and actions with a view to understand the strategic thinking running through the process.
  • Articulating and comprehending the historical, cultural, economic, and geostrategic aspects of policies and actions to develop a complete bigger picture of the situations.

Further other areas/themes of research include:

  • Nuclear Proliferation
  • Nuclear Diplomacy and Strategic Issues
  • Arms Control
  • Armament and Disarmament
  • Defence Policies of Veto Powers
  • Contemporary World Order
  • Regional and Global Issues
  • Regional and Global Organizations
  • UN Peacekeeping Operations
  • International Law
  • Foreign Policy Decision Making Process
  • Energy and Water Management
  • Threat Perceptions about the National Defence
  • Terrorism and Extremism
  • Radicalization and De-radicalization
  • International Political Economy
Guidelines for Contributors

The general guidelines for the worthy authors are as follows:

  • Abstract: 150–250 words
  • Manuscript Length: 5000–6000 words
  • Font and Size: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Spacing: 1.5
  • Margin: 1 inch on each side
  • Biographic Sketch of Author: 50 words
  • Referencing (Endnotes only): The Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition)
  • Soft Copy to be sent: strategicthought@ndu.edu.pk
  • Hard Copy to be sent: Editor Strategic Thought, ISSRA, NDU, E-9, Islamabad

To enhance and extend the value of contributions in the journal, NDU earnestly desires to benefit from a wide spectrum of academicians, scholars, and intelligentsia. In this regard, NDU looks forward to your forthcoming valuable intellectual discourse as per the scope of the journal.

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026

Desirous scholars are requested to submit their research articles through the Open Journal System (OJS).