Submission Guidelines

MYFA Magazine Submission Guideline

What is MYFA Magazine?

The MyDiplomacy Foreign Affairs Magazine (MYFA Magazine) covers a broad range of topics in relation to Malaysian foreign policy and international affairs. It strives to present clear thinking by knowledgeable observers on important issues, written in both English and Malay that can be read with ease and pleasure by a general audience, as well as professionals.

Editor-In-Chief: Riyadh Ilham Roszali & Manisalaxshmi Balachandran

Content for Submission

Area-Focused Themes: Analysis on Malaysia’s relations with specific countries or regions.

Examples include: Malaysia-ASEAN relations, Malaysia and the European Union, Malaysia’s relations with China, Japan, South Korea, or the United States, Malaysia’s role in the Islamic world, or any other relevant topics related to Malaysia’s international relationships.

Thematic Focus: Articles that explore broader themes within foreign policy

Examples include: sustainability and environmental diplomacy, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, security and defence policies, trade and economic partnerships, human rights and humanitarian issues, or any other topics related to global or regional foreign policy.

Time-Sensitive Topics: Submissions that cover pressing global issues as they unfold. Examples include: The Israel-Palestine conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, or any other current events or global crises that are shaping the world today.

READ SOME OF THE SAMPLE WORKS PUBLISHED IN MYFA MAGAZINE

Submission Format

Open Submission: MYFA accepts articles year-round.
Word Count: Articles should be between 500-1000 words (exceptions considered with editorial approval).
Language: Submissions are accepted in both English and Malay.
Formatting:
- A clear and reflective title of the article’s content
- Any claims must be referenced and embedded with and accessible link.
- All submissions must be original, unpublished, and referenced if using external sources.
- By submitting, you agree that MyDiplomacy holds the right to edit, publish, or decline your piece.
Send your articles to https://tinyurl.com/MYFA2025
- Prepare a brief bio (50 words) and contact information.
- Prepare an abstract of your article (not more than 100 words).
- Upload your article as a Word document.
For any inquiries, feel free to contact:
- Riyadh (Head of Research) at riyadh@diplomacymy.com
- Manisalaxshmi (Research Officer) at manisalaxshmi@diplomacymy.com.

Disclaimers

There is no particular limitation on age or educational background to submit to MYFA Magazine.
Articles are judged on the basis of relevance, originality, prose and argumentation.
The editorial staff does not conduct systematic fact checks and relies on authors to ensure the veracity and originality of their statements.
Throughout the editorial and illustration processes, editors reserve the right to make changes in accordance with MyDiplomacy style specifications, and the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board, assumes no obligation regarding publication.
While MyDiplomacy does not hold exclusive rights to any published work, you must state clearly if your piece has been published or accepted for publication in any form elsewhere.