Your Voice Matters:
Submit to the Security and Democracy Forum

At The Security and Democracy Forum, we believe that safeguarding democracy and advancing principled security requires not just expertise—but dialogue. Ideas gain strength when they’re tested, shared, and refined in public. That’s why we are opening our platform to outside contributors.

We invite you to submit your original writing—op-eds, essays, or longer-form articles—that explores the vital connection between security and democracy.

 

What we’re looking for

We welcome thoughtful, nonpartisan contributions that:
✅ Examine how any aspect of DIMEFIL power (Diplomatic, Information, Military, Economic, Financial, Intelligence, Law Enforcement) can strengthen or threaten democracy
✅ Highlight issues of accountability, transparency, or public trust
✅ Offer actionable recommendations, not just analysis
✅ Center voices and perspectives that advance inclusion and integrity in national security

Your work might focus on:

• A policy reform proposal

• An oversight or ethics challenge

• A security issue at home or abroad

• A historical case study with modern lessons

• A personal leadership experience in the national security space

We encourage submissions from seasoned professionals, emerging leaders, academics, practitioners, and engaged citizens alike.

 

Submission guidelines

• Op-eds: 600–1,200 words

• Long-form essays/articles: Up to 3,000 words

• Original, unpublished work only (we do consider cross-posts by agreement)

• Clear sourcing for facts and data

• Tone: Nonpartisan, principled, solutions-oriented

 

How to submit

Please send your submission as a Word document or Google Doc link (with sharing enabled) to:
📧 submissions@securityanddemocracy.org

Include:

• A brief author bio (2-3 sentences)

• Your preferred byline

• Any relevant affiliations

Our team will review submissions and contact you within 2–3 weeks. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length, or style, but we’ll always consult you before publishing.

 

Join the conversation

If you believe that security should serve democracy—not undermine it—this is your forum. We look forward to amplifying your voice and ideas.