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What We Publish

The Bulgarian Institute for International Politics (BIIP) welcomes contributions from a broad range of authors — including political scientists, journalists, early-career researchers, and independent civic thinkers. You do not need an academic affiliation to submit.

We publish concise, well-argued, and engaging texts that address political developments in Bulgaria, Europe, and the wider international context.

Where your work is published: "Regions"

"Regions" is the main publication of the Bulgarian Institute for International Politics (BIIP), registered with ISSN 3033-2516. It features analytical articles and commentaries on political developments in Bulgaria, Europe, and around the world, written by BIIP experts and external contributors. All submissions accepted through this page are published within "Regions" and organised by their respective geographic regions. The journal is indexed in ROAD – Directory of Open Access scholarly Resources.

Topics We Seek

We welcome analysis on any region covered by BIIP's publication "Regions". We are particularly interested in contributions on:

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. If your topic fits the spirit of civic, analytical, non-partisan writing, we want to hear from you.

We Accept

Submission Guidelines

Editorial Process

Submissions are reviewed by the BIIP editorial team for quality, relevance, and adherence to our non-partisan standards. We may suggest light edits for clarity. Authors are consulted before any substantive changes are made. We aim to respond within 10 working days.

Editorial Policies

Review Process

We have a strict review process in place. We assess originality, methodology, and clarity. Authors receive feedback and may revise their work. The editor makes the final decision.

Publication Ethics

We are committed to maintaining high ethical standards in publishing. We expect ethical behavior from authors. Suspected misconduct (such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication) will be investigated. Confirmed misconduct may result in retraction and notification of relevant institutions.

Authorship Policy

Authorship requires substantial contribution to the work's conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation; drafting or critically revising the manuscript; final approval of the version to be published; and accountability for all aspects of the work. Contributors who do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged but not listed as authors. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining approval from all co-authors.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the work. Authors must include a "Conflicts of Interest" statement in the manuscript. Reviewers and editors must declare conflicts and recuse themselves when necessary. Undisclosed conflicts may lead to rejection or retraction.

Archiving Policy

All published articles are archived in our repository and remain permanently accessible on the journal website. In case of discontinuation, articles will be transferred to a recognised archiving service.

Plagiarism Policy

We have zero tolerance for plagiarism. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or unattributed use of others' work will result in immediate rejection. Post-publication discovery may lead to retraction and notification of the authors' institutions. All sources must be properly cited.

Full publication details are available in our Impressum.

How to Submit

Send your article, commentary, or proposal to:

By submitting, authors grant BIIP the non-exclusive right to publish and translate the article. Copyright remains with the author, who is free to republish elsewhere.

Please note: BIIP reserves the right to decline publication.