WSR Research & Journal E-Magazine on Defence, Geopolitics & Strategic Affairs
Started 12 August 2024

Weekly Strategic Roundtable (WSR)

A student-led initiative hosting weekly discussions and research-oriented publications on defence, security and strategic affairs.

Format: Research & Journal E-Magazine • Frequency: Weekly sessions, curated issues
Launched: 24 August 2024 (First WSR session)  |  First E-Magazine: Volume 1, Issue 1 (2024–25)

About WSR

The Weekly Strategic Roundtable (WSR) is a research-oriented discussion forum focusing on defence, security and strategic studies. WSR aims to bring together students, researchers and practitioners to examine contemporary geopolitical developments through an academic lens.

Through weekly sessions and curated issues, WSR encourages analytical writing, evidence-based arguments and informed debate on themes affecting India and the wider world.

What this e-magazine hosts:

  • Curated articles emerging from WSR discussions
  • Session reports and brief analytical notes
  • Commentaries on current defence and geopolitical developments
  • Special issues on selected strategic themes

Current Issue – E-Magazine

Volume 1 | Issue 1 | December 2025

Theme: Strategic Dialogue Roundtable Yearbook

This inaugural issue showcases the creation of WSR and all the roundtables completed over the past year. It brings together reflections from WSR sessions, scholars' comments, and detailed rapporteur reports.

WSR E-Magazine Issue 1 Cover.

Read the full ISSUE

Call for Papers

WSR invites contributions from students, early-career researchers, and practitioners interested in defence, security, foreign policy, and strategic affairs. Submissions may include:

  • Short research articles (1,500–3,000 words)
  • Policy briefs and analytical notes (800–1,200 words)
  • Session reports and commentary pieces (600–1,000 words)

Basic submission guidelines (you can edit later):

  • Use a clear academic style with proper citations
  • Follow a consistent referencing format (e.g., Chicago/APA)
  • Submit in Word or PDF format
  • Send your work to: wsr.120824@gmail.com

Editorial & Coordination Team

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Contact

Managing Editor
Department of Defence, Strategic & Geopolitical Studies
Birla Campus, HNB Garhwal University Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand 246174

For queries, submissions, and collaborations, reach out to us:

📧 Email: wsr.120824@gmail.com

🌐 Website: https://strategiaonline.in

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