Volume 1 · Issue 1 · Submissions Closed

A platform for young writers on the China-Gulf relationship

Submissions for Volume 1 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who sent a draft. Our editors are reading through the entries, and every writer who submitted will hear back from us. Watch this space for the next open call.

What happens next →

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 Closed
June 1 – July 7
02
Review & Editing
July
03
Publication
Late July or early August
Submissions Closed

Volume 1 is now closed

The submission window for Volume 1, Issue 1 ran from June 1 to July 7 and is now closed. Thank you to everyone who trusted SGI with their work. Our editors are reading every entry, and each writer who submitted will hear back from us as we move into editing. The next call for submissions will be announced here and on Instagram.

Questions: info@sinogulfinstitute.com