Air University debuts strategic publication, seeks articles.

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (Jan. 31, 2007)--Air University officials have announced the debut of a publication that will serve as a forum for the critical examination of and debate about contemporary national defense topics. They are inviting authors to share their perspectives on strategic issues in today's headlines.

Topics of discussion within the pages of the new Strategic Studies Quarterly will range across the spectrum of warfare, strategy, national security, international and defense policy, and academic issues.

Calling it a "journal of ideas," Editor-in-chief Dr. Chris Cain said Strategic Studies Quarterly is geared to serve the greater defense and academic communities by exploring significant subjects of current and continuing interest to the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.

The publication will expand the discussion of policy matters and serve as a conduit to establish a conversation between members of those communities, Cain said.

"It will add to the existing quantity and quality of informed opinions," he said. "Thus, our senior military and civilian leaders and those who work for them will be better equipped to make sound decisions."

Military and civilian members from all Services, policy makers across all government agencies, and members of academia can contribute articles to the quarterly. Deadline to submit articles for consideration for the inaugural September issue is May 1.

Initially, Strategic Studies Quarterly will be available in print to senior leaders, Air Force organizations, professional military education schools and military libraries. Circulation will be 7,000 to 10,000 copies. An electronic subscription service is planned.

Contributing authors can e-mail their 5,000- to 15,000-word articles for consideration to [e-mail] or mail to: Managing Editor, Strategic Studies Quarterly, Air War College, 325 Chennault Circle, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6427.

Submissions should be in MS Word-compatible format. Contributors are asked to include storage medium when submitting by mail.

Air University is a major component of Air Education and Training Command and is the intellectual and leadership center of the Air Force. Air University's eight colleges and schools provide the full spectrum of Air Force education, from pre-commissioning to the highest levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel throughout their careers.

Media representatives who would like to schedule an interview with Cain can contact Phil Berube, Air University Public Affairs, at the contact information listed above.