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.
Topics We Seek
We welcome analysis on any region covered by BIIP's publication "Regions". We are particularly interested in contributions on:
- Europe: Bulgarian domestic politics and democratic backsliding; decommunisation and memory politics; CEE governance; EU institutions and policy; Western Balkans integration; Black Sea security; Moldova and Ukraine
- Africa and Middle East: Democratisation in sub-Saharan Africa; South African politics and foreign policy; Russian and Chinese influence in Africa; conflicts and peace processes in the Middle East
- Asia and Oceania: Chinese foreign policy and Belt and Road; Indo-Pacific security; Central Asian politics
- The Americas: Transatlantic relations; US foreign policy and its impact on CEE and Bulgaria; Latin American politics
- Cross-cutting themes: Disinformation and AI-generated content; foreign influence operations; energy security; NATO and collective defence
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
- Original, unpublished articles in Bulgarian or English
- Republished works, with proper permission and source attribution
Submission Guidelines
- Length: max. 1500 words
- File format: .docx or .odt (no PDFs)
- Font: Times New Roman or equivalent, size 12, 1.5 spacing
- Title: Clear and concise (max. 12 words)
- Tone: Analytical, respectful, non-partisan
- Citations: APA, Chicago, or inline hyperlinks — all are accepted
- Republished texts: Include source and confirmation of permission
- Author bio: 2–3 sentences at the end of the file
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.
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.