What Are Strategic Briefs?
At AVISS (Asian Voices on International Security and Strategy), our Strategic Briefs are concise yet insightful analyses designed to help policymakers, researchers, academics, and informed readers quickly understand complex developments in global security and strategy. Unlike long-form research papers, Strategic Briefs provide sharp, accessible, and actionable insights on pressing issues in international affairs.
Purpose of Strategic Briefs
The world of geopolitics and security is dynamic, with events unfolding rapidly. Our Strategic Briefs aim to:
- Deliver timely, evidence-based analysis on fast-moving international issues.
- Translate academic research and policy debates into clear, accessible insights.
- Provide Asian perspectives on international security, balancing narratives often dominated by Western think tanks.
- Highlight policy options and implications for governments, institutions, and decision-makers.
Themes Covered
Our Strategic Briefs span a wide range of issues central to today’s strategic landscape, including:
- Geopolitics & Great Power Rivalries – U.S.-China competition, regional power dynamics, and shifting alliances.
- Asian Security & Strategy – Defense policies, regional conflicts, and security cooperation in Asia.
- Maritime Security & the Indo-Pacific – Naval strategy, freedom of navigation, and maritime disputes.
- Technology, AI & Cybersecurity – Emerging tech, AI governance, and digital threats.
- Nuclear Strategy & Deterrence – Proliferation risks, deterrence debates, and arms control challenges.
- Terrorism & Non-Traditional Security – Extremism, climate security, pandemics, and energy security.
Format & Structure
Each Strategic Brief is designed for clarity and usability:
- Executive Summary – A snapshot of the issue in under 300 words.
- Background – Contextual overview of the event or theme.
- Key Developments – Latest updates or facts.
- Analysis – Author’s insights and evaluation of implications.
- Policy Options / Recommendations – Suggested strategies for stakeholders.
- Conclusion – Final observations with forward-looking remarks.
Who Can Contribute?
We welcome submissions from:
- Scholars and researchers in international relations, security, and strategic studies.
- Policy professionals, military experts, and diplomats.
- Journalists and analysts with expertise in Asian or global security.
All contributions are reviewed by our editorial team to ensure quality, originality, and policy relevance.
Why Strategic Briefs Matter
- They provide fast, reliable, and policy-relevant knowledge in a rapidly changing world.
- They amplify Asian voices in shaping international discourse on security and strategy.
- They serve as a bridge between academia and policy, making complex issues accessible to wider audiences.
Access & Usage
Our Strategic Briefs are freely accessible to the public. Readers are encouraged to cite, share, and discuss them, provided proper attribution is given to AVISS. For re-publication or academic use, please contact us.
Contact for Submissions
Interested in contributing a Strategic Brief? Send your proposal or draft to:
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