Write for us

We welcome carefully made contributions that help readers understand the geography, institutions, timelines, connections, or language behind global news. A strong submission gives people a useful way to get their bearings without claiming more certainty than the subject allows.

What to pitch

Pitch an evergreen explainer, a comparison that clears up two easily confused ideas, or a concise account of how a place, institution, or connection works. A good piece has one clear reader question and a focused answer. It should remain useful beyond a single news cycle and avoid offering professional advice.

What makes a strong proposal

Tell us the working title, the question the piece will answer, its central explanation, and why it belongs with Global News Compass. Note the kinds of sources the article would need and flag any uncertainty, contested terminology, or geographic limits. We value plain language, careful distinctions, and examples that illuminate rather than overgeneralise.

Sending a proposal

Send pitches and contribution proposals through the Contact page, selecting the editorial question option and explaining that you are proposing a piece. Please do not send confidential information or assume that a proposal has been accepted before you hear back.