The Arena Magazine


The Arena Magazine for Diplomacy and Foreign Relations is the Abba Eban Institute’s publication platform for original analysis, commentary from our team and by guest authors. Published both in Hebrew and English, it contributes to the national conversation on Israel’s foreign policy challenges and opportunities, as well as to the broader debate on international affairs.
With a loyal readership among decision-makers, government officials, experts, and the broader public, The Arena Magazine provides a space for in-depth yet accessible debate, bridging policy, academic, and practitioner communities.
Each thematic issue, published online, features a carefully curated series of original articles.
It offers a comprehensive examination from multiple perspectives, providing critical assessment, presenting new ideas, and offering policy-relevant insights. Beyond its thematic issues, The Arena publishes articles responding to major regional and global developments.
The Arena brings together local and international authors, including leading experts and senior practitioners. Contributors are encouraged to question prevailing assumptions and offer original, thought-provoking perspectives on contested policy issues.

Writing for The Arena Magazine
The Arena Magazine publishes accessible, policy-relevant analysis on foreign policy and diplomacy for a broad readership.
Articles typically range from 1,500 to 3,000 words. Submissions may be unsolicited, submitted in response to calls for proposals, or commissioned by the editorial board.
Submissions must be original and unpublished. Articles that develop previously published work or work in progress may be considered, provided this is clearly indicated.
Authors are responsible for ensuring factual accuracy. The magazine uses endnotes for citations and references.
The editorial board may accept a manuscript, request revisions, or decline publication. Detailed feedback is provided in all cases.


Guidelines for publication
For detailed guidelines, please follow this link

Submit your paper to the editor
Proposals and complete submissions are reviewed by the editorial board, led by the Editor-in-Chief Oded Raanan.
Authors are encouraged to first submit an abstract (150 words or fewer) to initiate a conversation with our editorial staff.
Please send submissions and inquiries to: arenajournal@runi.ac.il
For additional queries, contact the Editor-in-Chief:
oded.raanan@post.runi.ac.il



