The ICNA Working Paper Series (WPS) aims to disseminate quality research output from Nagas and international researchers, scholars, and practitioners by publishing analyses and insightful opinions on Naga and global issues in a wide range of research areas, particularly Economics, Politics, Trade, and Public Policy.

Working Papers are work-in-progress research documents. They are published in order to stimulate discussion and contribute to the spread of knowledge in a variety of research areas.

All papers will be electronically published on ICNA Web-Only Features.

How to submit your paper
Send your paper to submissions@nagaaffairs.org with the subject line “WPS – Title Name

Style guidelines

  • Line spacing should be 1.5, and text should be justified with standard margins.
  • Papers should include a complete list of works cited references or footnotes.
  • There is no preferred style of referencing. Different referencing styles are acceptable.
  • Papers should be submitted in Word / PDF format.
  • The following information should be included on the cover page: (i) the title of the paper, the name of the author(s) (ii) a brief abstract; and (iii) up to five keywords (if any).
  • The following information should be included on the end page: (i) full details of the author(s) – the name of the author(s), institutional affiliation(s), or independent (no affiliation(s).