Volume 1 · Issue 1

A platform for young writers on the China-Gulf relationship

SGI's first written publication is open for submissions. If you have something to say about how China and the Gulf are reshaping each other, SGI will read your draft, sharpen it with you, and publish it for a global audience.

Submit your piece →

What we publish

The China-Gulf relationship covered across the categories that define it today.

i.Diplomacy
ii.Trade & Investment
iii.Energy
iv.Finance & Sovereign Capital
v.Belt & Road Infrastructure
vi.Technology & Innovation
vii.Multilateral Institutions
viii.People & Culture
Guidelines

Eligibility, formats, and editorial standards for every SGI submission.

Who can publish
  • Ages 18 to 30: Students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals.
  • Open globally: We welcome writers from anywhere in the world, from the region or beyond.
  • English, Arabic, or Mandarin: Translation arranged for accepted pieces.
FormatLengthPurpose
Brief500–1,000 wordsQuick take on a recent event.
Analysis1,000–2,000 wordsDeeper argument with evidence and context.
Essay2,000–4,000 wordsDeep-dive on one sector or theme.
Editorial standards
  • Citations: APA 7th edition. In-text (Author, Year) with a References list at the end of the piece.
  • Sources: Use verified, reputable sources. News articles, opinion and analysis pieces, government communiqués, embassy readouts, news agencies, peer-reviewed research, and think tank reports are all welcome. Anonymous claims and unverifiable assertions are not accepted.
  • Hyperlinks: Include source URLs for every digital reference. SGI editors verify each link before publication.
  • Originality: Submissions must be the writer’s own work. Pieces previously published or under review elsewhere are welcome. Please note any prior publication when you submit.
  • Voice: Third-person, analytical, evidence-driven. SGI publishes editorial analysis, not polemic.
  • Editing: SGI editors may suggest revisions for structure, clarity, or length. Authors retain final approval before publication.
Timeline

Volume 1, Issue 1 schedule

01
Submissions Open
June 1 – June 30
02
Review & Editing
July
03
Publication
Late July or early August
Submit

Fill in the form below. Submissions arrive directly at the SGI editorial inbox. The window is open between June 1 and June 30.

Questions: info@sinogulfinstitute.com