What is the War Room’s primary mission?
The War Room is the official online journal of the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), dedicated to fostering creative thinking and informed debate on national security and defense policy.
Who can write for War Room?
There is no restriction on who can submit to War Room, we do not limit our submissions to members of the military or government.. We are always interested in new and noteworthy submissions that address issues in the national security arena.
How can a writer submit an article or podcast idea to War Room?
The format is managed via the website’s Submission Guide, which outlines formatting requirements, topic relevance, and the review process for external contributors interested in national security dialogue. Actual submissions or pitches should be sent to warroomeditor@gmail.com.
Who is the target audience for War Room content?
The primary audience includes military professionals, policymakers, academics, students of strategic studies, and any informed citizen interested in U.S. defense and geopolitical issues.
Does War Room content reflect official U.S. Army or DOD policy?
No. War Room content represents the views of the authors and podcast guests, intended to stimulate professional debate and creative thought, and does not constitute official U.S. Government, DoD, or USAWC policy.
Are the War Room podcast episodes available on major streaming services?
Yes, the War Room Podcast is widely available on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora, focusing on interviews with leading strategists and defense experts. To find your podplayer of choice or the RSS fed take a look at the Subscribe to the Podcast page.
How can I stay updated with new War Room articles and podcasts?
You can Subscribe for Updates via the website on the right side of any page, choosing between Daily Updates or the Weekly Wrap Up, ensuring timely access to the latest strategic analysis and thought leadership is delivered directly to your inbox. You can follow the podcast, A Better Peace, via any number of podcast players found at the Subscribe to the Podcast page.
What is the expected timeline for the War Room’s editorial review process?
The editorial review process is variable but is generally expedited to ensure topical relevance. Writers should prepare for a multi-stage review, including necessary DoD clearance checks for authors affiliated with the U.S. Government. While the process moves as quickly as possible, our timeline cannot adequately accommodate breaking news items. Authors should strive to create material that is “evergreen,” discussions should be as relevant a year from publication as it is today.
What are the typical length requirements for article submissions?
Submissions are expected to be concise and focused. War Room prefers shorter, essay-style analyses suitable for an online platform, typically requiring pieces between 1,500 and 2,000 words.
Which citation style is required for submitted articles?
War Room requires the use of inline citations for clarity and conciseness in online publishing.
Are contributors allowed to submit their work simultaneously to other journals?
No. Submitted work must be original and exclusive to the War Room during the review process. Simultaneous submission is strictly prohibited to ensure efficient use of editorial resources and maintain integrity.
How often can readers expect new articles and podcast episodes to be published?
War Room operates with a steady publication frequency, typically releasing at least an article and a podcast episode per week. This ensures continuous discussion of current strategic and defense issues.
Who retains the copyright for published War Room articles?
Most external, non-government works are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-ND), allowing broad dissemination while retaining credit. Government authors submit work in the public domain.
How are topics selected for the War Room Podcast series?
Podcast topics are selected based on strategic relevance, alignment with the USAWC curriculum, and the availability of expert guests who can offer unique, insightful perspectives on national security challenges.
What is the process for another organization to request reprinting an article?
War Room encourages the widest dissemination of our materials. All reprint requests must be submitted through the warroomeditors@gmail.com account to obtain formal permission. Reprints must properly credit the author and the U.S. Army War College War Room.
Is the submission process different for active duty military or USAWC faculty?
Yes. We ask all DoD personnel to submit through their organization’s Public Affairs Office (PAO) for release approval. Army War College personnel are required to follow specific procedures found in the USAWC Pre Publication Application in addition to the standard editorial review, prior to any public release of content.
What is War Room’s policy towards AI?
The editorial team fully understands the many benefits artificial intelligence (AI) offers in the writing process. If AI is used to aid in research, formatting, spelling and grammar no disclosure is necessary. The author is responsible for the accuracy of any statements made in their submission and all hyperlinks will be verified. War Room does not accept submissions that are created wholly using AI.
How are the Popular Tags and Categories assigned to published content?
Popular Tags (e.g., AI, Leadership, China) and site Categories are assigned by editors to maximize SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) and to help readers easily filter content by specific strategic areas of interest. Tags are also used to help faculty find relevant materials for use in the classroom.
Does War Room have a presence on social media?
War Room publishes on many of the popular social media platforms. To see a complete list view the Contact Us page. Posts include publication announcements as each article and podcast episode is released and are an additional forum for discussion. Reposting of materials on any platform does not imply official endorsement of the DoD, U.S. Army or the U.S. Army War College.