Our call for Spring 2026 submissions is now open. Submit your work here. Our initial deadline is February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. IST, although please check back regularly as this date may be subject to change.

Not all relevant information for submissions is on this page. Please see our Policies page for additional details on The India Way's publication process for thematic editions.

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Theme | Breaking Point: India and the Future of World Order


The global order is under unprecedented strain. Multilateral institutions are weakening, and international law is increasingly challenged. As these shifts accelerate, India stands at a critical juncture in defining its role in the emerging world order.

For our Spring 2026 edition, we invite submissions that engage with the theme “Breaking Point: India and the Future of World Order.” We welcome original, well-argued pieces that examine how India should respond to global fragmentation and what an 'India Way' might look like in a rapidly changing international system across a variety of issues.

Suggested Sub-Themes Include (but are not limited to):

  • What ‘Order’ should India seek?
  • The decay of Multilateral Institutions
  • Rising belligerence and the disregard for International Law and Norms
  • What is the future of the UN, WTO, and WHO?
  • Regionalism: Lessons from South and Southeast Asia
  • Multilateralism: What India should do with SAARC, ASEAN, and BRICS
  • Conflict and Ceasefire: Is India Effective in Global Peacebuilding?
  • Climate Change and India’s New Role
  • Global AI and Tech Governance Beyond the West
  • Rise of Disinformation and Hate: Impact on Indians and the Diaspora
  • Shaky Global Trade and the India Way

Submission Guidelines

Who Can Submit

We welcome original, unpublished work from experts, students, young researchers, and members of civil society.

Submission Formats

1. Essays
  • In-depth analytical pieces engaging with the theme and sub-themes of the edition.
  • Should present a clear argument supported by evidence and analysis.
  • Recommended length: 1,200–2,000 words.
2. Arguments (Opinions)
  • Short, opinion-driven pieces making a single, focused argument.
  • Should be timely, persuasive, and accessible to a general but informed audience (average Indian).
  • Recommended length: 700–900 words.

3. Open Letters / Creative Submissions
  • Includes open letters, reflective essays, and other creative formats relevant to the theme.
  • May be personal, experimental, or narrative in style while remaining grounded in the issue.
  • Recommended length: 400–600 words.

4. Photo Essays
  • Must engage with an international, political, or social theme.
  • Should include a short accompanying write-up providing context.
  • Length of write-up: up to 500 words.
  • Images may be submitted within a single document; selected contributors will be contacted for high-resolution files.

Preparing Your Submission

Please ensure your submission meets the following requirements:
  • Submissions must include a title (no more than 10 words), a short subtitle, and an author bio of no more than three sentences.
  • The author bio should indicate any institutional or organisational affiliation, where applicable.
  • Authors may include an optional accompanying photograph. Any image submitted must be the author’s original work or licensed under Creative Commons for reproduction.
  • Submissions should follow any standard style. Citations, when used, should be provided as endnotes.
  • Any figures, graphs, or tables must be the author’s original work and submitted in their original editable format.
  • Submissions must be original and unpublished. We do not accept work that has been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere, unless the author clearly states at the time of submission that the piece is time-sensitive.
For any questions, reach out to our Editorial Board.