The JILPS Blog is the dedicated commentary and public scholarship platform of the Journal of International Law, Politics and Society (JILPS). It provides a space for original, concise and engaging contributions on contemporary issues concerning law, politics, international affairs, governance and society. The Blog complements the scholarly work published through JILPS while providing a more accessible forum for timely legal and interdisciplinary discussion. JILPS itself is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal covering law, governance, human rights, diplomacy, development and socio-political change.

Who Can Submit?

Submissions are welcome from legal academicians, faculty members, researchers, doctoral scholars, practising advocates, legal professionals, postgraduate and undergraduate students, policy researchers, scholars from allied disciplines, and independent researchers or writers with an interest in law, politics, international affairs or society. Co-authored submissions are also welcome.

Scope

We welcome submissions under the following categories:

• Original Research: Short pieces emerging from ongoing or recently completed research.
• Commentary: Analysis of recent judgments, legislation, policies, regulatory developments and contemporary legal issues.
• International Affairs: Commentary on international law, diplomacy, global governance, international relations and emerging global developments.
• Reviews: Critical responses to books, articles, reports and other significant academic or policy publications.
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Contributions examining issues at the intersection of law, politics, governance, technology and society.
• Contemporary Issues: Short analytical pieces addressing significant developments of current legal, political or social relevance.

The Blog is intended for analysis and informed commentary, rather than purely descriptive reporting, generic opinion pieces or promotional content.

Length and Format

• Submissions should ordinarily be between 800 and 1,500 words.
• Longer submissions may be considered where the subject requires additional discussion.
• Submissions should be written in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• The manuscript should have a clear and concise title.
• Headings and sub-headings may be used where they improve readability.
• Authors should avoid unnecessary academic jargon and lengthy footnoting.

Writing Style

The JILPS Blog seeks to make legal and interdisciplinary scholarship clear, accessible and relevant to a wider readership. Authors are encouraged to adopt a concise and engaging writing style while maintaining academic accuracy and analytical depth. Submissions should present a clear argument, identify the significance of the issue and support factual or legal claims with appropriate sources.

Citations and Sources

• Sources should preferably be hyperlinked within the body of the submission.
• Primary sources such as judgments, statutes, regulations, official reports and government documents should be used wherever appropriate.
• Footnotes or endnotes may be used where necessary, particularly for offline sources.
• Authors must ensure that all quotations, data, arguments and materials drawn from other sources are properly acknowledged.
• Fabricated, unverifiable or inaccurate citations will not be accepted.

Originality and Exclusivity

Submissions must be original and should not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another publication. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with applicable standards of academic integrity and copyright.

Editorial Review

All submissions will undergo an editorial review by the JILPS Blog editorial team. The editors may accept a submission, request revisions, make necessary editorial corrections, or decline a submission based on its relevance, originality, clarity, factual accuracy and overall quality.

Publication on The JILPS Blog is distinct from publication as a peer-reviewed research article in JILPS. The Blog functions as a platform for timely commentary and public scholarship, while the journal’s research articles are subject to its separate peer-review and publication process.

Use of Generative AI

Authors may use Generative AI tools for limited purposes such as language editing, proofreading, translation, brainstorming or improving the structure of a submission. However, the substantive ideas, analysis and intellectual contribution must remain the responsibility of the author. Any use of Generative AI in preparing the Blog must be disclosed at the time of submission, including the tool used and the nature of its use. Authors must independently verify all facts, legal authorities, quotations and references and remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of the final submission. Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

Submission

All Blog submissions must be made through the official JILPS Blog submission portal:

Submit your Blog: www.jilps.in/submit-blog/

Submissions sent through other channels may not be considered for editorial review.

Queries

For any queries regarding submissions, editorial requirements or the publication process, please contact: blog@jilps.in | Subject Line: JILPS Blog Submission Query