ASA Writing Programs
In a modern era of high emotion, low-cost communication, published writing remains the most effective way to have a thoughtful conversation on complex and charged topics. Publication forces both the writer and the reader to slow down, consider their perspectives carefully, and communicate clearly. The Army Strategist Association encourages its members and the greater community of Army Strategists to research, write, and publish their ideas.
To that end, the ASA offers three opportunities to recognize those of us who have significantly contributed to the conversation space through excellence in writing or demonstrate the skill and capacity to do so in the future.
The Army Strategist Association Writing Awards
An essay on topics of grand strategy, national security, defense policy, foreign affairs, and/or military history. Open to current U.S. Army ROTC or USMA cadets (including those who commission during the Summer). Essays are due by 30 June. Learn More Here.
Recognizes published articles on any topic related to historical, contemporary, or theoretical aspects of strategy, national security, the U.S. Army as an institution, and/or the profession of arms. Any ASA member, FA59, or CP60 may compete by submitting one article with a publication date between 1 January 3x years ago and more recently. Submissions are due by 15 June. Learn More Here.
For the best book manuscript or doctoral dissertation (revised in preparation for publication) by an ASA member, FA59, or CP60 on topics related to security policy or strategy. Submissions are due by 15 May. Learn More Here.
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