Why does this association exist?
Connecting writers. Expanding perspectives. Engaging the world.
The Global Affairs Writers Association (GAWA) is a community of analysts, academics, journalists, practitioners and researchers interested in international affairs and the issues shaping our increasingly interconnected world.
We provide a platform for people with an interest in global affairs to share ideas, develop their work, connect with others, and explore opportunities to reach wider audiences.
Explore Our Members
Join the Community
our story
About the Association
A community for people who write about the world
Global affairs is shaped by diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Understanding these issues requires conversations that cross borders, disciplines and generations.
The Global Affairs Writers Association was established to bring together people who write, research, and engage with international and regional affairs.
Our members explore a wide range of subjects—from geopolitics and international relations to economics, climate change, human rights, culture and society.
We seek to create a supportive community where members can exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and find opportunities to share their work with wider audiences.
What We Do
Connecting ideas with audiences
We support our members through three main areas of activity:
1. Publishing & Outreach
Members can submit articles, analyses, commentaries, and other written work to the association.
Where suitable opportunities arise, we help connect members and their work with relevant publishers, journals, magazines, websites, and other platforms.
2. Community & Collaboration
We bring together people with different areas of expertise and regional perspectives, creating opportunities for members to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate.
3. Knowledge & Discussion
We encourage informed discussion about international and regional affairs and provide space for members to contribute perspectives on issues affecting societies around the world.
Our Areas of Interest
Our members write and work across a broad range of global-affairs topics, including:
- International relations and geopolitics
- Regional and country affairs
- Foreign policy and diplomacy
- Politics and governance
- International economics and development
- Climate change and environmental affairs
- Human rights and humanitarian issues
- Conflict, peace, and security
- Migration and displacement
- Culture and society
- Media and information
- Technology and global affairs
- International organisations
- History and contemporary affairs
This list is not exhaustive. We welcome perspectives on other subjects that contribute to understanding the world around us.
OUR MEMBERS
GAWA brings together members with diverse academic, professional, geographic, and personal experiences. Our community includes writers, researchers, journalists, students, academics, and practitioners whose interests span different regions and fields.
Filipe Carreira da Silva
Focus: Brazil, Americas, Middle East, World Affairs, Politics
Filipe Carreira is Brazil-based young journalist and global affairs enthusiast.
Wycliffe Kipsang
Focus: Africa, Economy, Politics
Wycliffe Kipsang is focusing his journalism career on economic and political affairs.
Shreya Agarwal
Focus: India, Indo-Pacific, Climate Change, Politics
Shreya Agarwal is a political/geopolitical blogger and environmental activist.
Lara Issa
Focus: Lebanon, West Asia, Middle East, Economy, Politics
Growing up in a divided nation helped Lara Issa to become familiar with the ins-&-outs of Lebanon & Middle East politics, and also the region’s economy.
Simi Garewal
Focus: South Asia, Climate Change, Culture, Economy
Simi Garewal focuses her research on the cultural and economic developments of South Asia as well as on the global trend of climate change.
Ellington Ngandu
Focus: Africa, World Affairs, Economy, Politics
Analyzing the current affairs across the world, in particular the economic and political developments across Africa, is the specialty of Ellington Ngandu.
Beenish Ashraf
Focus: Human Rights, Humanitarian Crisis, Cultural Hegemony, Digital Media, Information War
Beenish Ashraf is the author of a number of articles about human rights, humanitarian crisis, cultural hegemony, digital media and information war.
Victoria Olajide
Focus: Art, Faith, Culture, Travel, Nationalism, Africa
Victoria Olajide is a poet, litterateur and editor. She is the author of a number of featured books and magazine articles. She enjoys conversations on art, faith, culture, travel, nationalism and African writing. She is also the founder of the TVO TRIBE writers’ community (@thevictoriao_com).
Why Join GAWA?
A platform for your ideas.
Whether you are an established writer, an emerging researcher, a student developing your first articles, or a practitioner sharing professional perspectives, GAWA provides an opportunity to become part of a wider community interested in global affairs.
As a member, you can:
- Share your writing and ideas with a community of like-minded people.
- Explore opportunities to have your work considered by relevant publishers and platforms.
- Connect with writers, researchers, journalists, and practitioners from different backgrounds.
- Discover perspectives beyond your own region or area of expertise.
- Participate in collaborative discussions and projects.
- Develop your profile as a contributor to conversations on global affairs.
Membership is about more than publishing. It is about becoming part of a community that values curiosity, informed discussion, and diverse perspectives.
Join the Community
Your perspective matters.
Are you a writer, researcher, journalist, student, academic, or practitioner interested in global affairs?
We invite you to connect with the Global Affairs Writers’ Association.
Tell us about yourself, your interests, and the kind of work you would like to contribute.
Get in Touch →
For Writers & Contributors
Have an idea worth sharing?
We welcome articles, commentary, analysis, essays, and research-based writing on subjects related to global and regional affairs.
Your work does not need to come from a traditional media or academic background. We are interested in thoughtful contributions that offer informed perspectives and help readers understand important issues.
Members may submit their work to the association for consideration.
Where appropriate, we may help identify relevant publishing opportunities or platforms for the work.
Submit Your Work →
What makes a strong contribution?
We encourage submissions that are:
- Well researched and clearly written.
- Original and thoughtful.
- Relevant to contemporary global or regional affairs.
- Supported by reliable evidence where appropriate.
- Constructive and respectful of differing perspectives.
For Publishers & Editors
Looking for new voices on global affairs?
We welcome connections with publishers, editors, magazines, journals, media organisations, research platforms, and other outlets interested in work on international and regional affairs.
Our members bring knowledge and perspectives from a range of regions and subject areas.
If you are interested in discovering contributors or collaborating with members of our community, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Contact Us →
Our Approach
Diverse perspectives. Informed discussion.
We believe that meaningful engagement with global affairs requires openness to different perspectives.
GAWA encourages members to approach international issues with curiosity, evidence, and intellectual openness.
We do not seek to promote a single political, national, or ideological perspective. Instead, we aim to provide space for people with different experiences and areas of expertise to contribute to informed conversations about the world.
Our Vision
A stronger community of global voices.
We envision a global community in which writers and thinkers from different backgrounds can contribute to conversations about the issues that shape our shared future.
By connecting people, ideas, and publishing opportunities, we hope to make it easier for emerging and established voices to participate in discussions about global affairs.
Global Affairs Writers Association 