Upheaval: Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism in a Changing World

Call for Papers

Special Issue: Upheaval: Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism in a Changing World

Journal

Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Group

Manuscript Deadline

30 August 2026

About the Special Issue

The Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism invites submissions for its Special Issue titled "Upheaval: Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism in a Changing World."

This ongoing special issue aims to stimulate cross-disciplinary and cross-jurisdictional discussions on how policing, intelligence, and counter-terrorism research and practice are responding to rapidly evolving global challenges. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts, changing security priorities, financial pressures, and institutional reforms are reshaping the way governments, law enforcement agencies, intelligence organisations, and researchers operate across the world.

The special issue seeks commentary-style papers that critically examine the impact of these transformations while offering practical insights, policy recommendations, and future research directions. Contributions from academics, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers are all encouraged.

Scope and Topics of Interest

Submissions may address (but are not limited to):

• Operational changes in policing, intelligence, and counter-terrorism agencies

• Resource constraints and their impact on law enforcement and intelligence operations

• Policy reforms, governance, and legislative developments

• Intelligence collaboration across jurisdictions

• Technological innovation and digital transformation in security operations

• Academic research challenges arising from funding and institutional changes

• Counter-terrorism strategies in evolving geopolitical environments

• Comparative international perspectives on policing and intelligence

• Practitioner reflections and field experiences

• Historical insights informing present-day policing and intelligence practices

Submission Guidelines

• Commentary-style manuscripts should be 2,000–5,000 words.

• Papers may include informed commentary, field reflections, practitioner perspectives, policy analyses, or research notes.

• Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed as they are received.

• Accepted articles will be published continuously throughout the year to encourage ongoing scholarly dialogue.

Guest Editors

• Julian Droogan, Macquarie University

• Morwenna MacGillivray, Macquarie University

• Nell Bennett, Macquarie University

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