Global Security and Intelligence Studies Volume 3, Number 2, Fall/Winter 2018 | Page 5

Global Security and Intelligence Studies
Rights Council process is carried out by focusing on the presentation of the Special
Rapporteur on the Situation of the Human Rights in Eritrea. This section will be
of particular interest to scholars and practitioners drawn to the interactive process
of UNHRC sessions and the strengths and weaknesses of the most far-reaching
international human rights body in the world.
This issue’s Policy Relevant Essays section features an in-depth analytical
commentary by Margaret S. Marangione entitled Leakers: Truth-teller, Threat, or
Fake News?. In her essay, Marangione explores the complex and multifaceted subject
of the leaking of government information in the 21 st century, with particular
focus on the perspective of millennials. She argues that understanding the motives
and perceptions of millennials, including their approach to transparency, loyalty,
and information sharing, can provide valuable information for government agencies
in establishing whistleblower programs. Marangione concludes by offering
policy-relevant recommendations that hold particular relevance for intelligence
practitioners but will certainly be of analytical interest to the broader academic
community as well.
Finally, two book reviews round out this issue. Paula Wylie provides a review
of Lawrence S. Kaplan’s engaging book, Harold Stassen: Eisenhower, the Cold
War, and the Pursuit of Nuclear Disarmament from the perspective of a diplomatic
historian, and Derekh Cornwell reviews Credible and Actionable Evidence:
The Foundation for Rigorous and Influential Evaluations (Second Edition), edited
by Stewart I. Donaldson, Christina A. Christie, and Melvin M. Mark, providing
insights into its utility for professionals involved in policy evaluation work.
In closing, I would like to remind authors that GSIS is currently accepting
submissions for its next issue (Spring/Summer 2019). Although GSIS accepts submissions
on a rolling basis, the deadline for consideration in the Spring/Summer
issue is February 1, 2019. We are currently seeking a diversity of both peer- and
editorially-reviewed formats including original empirical research, research notes,
action notes from the field addressing contemporary global security and intelligence
issues of practice, policy relevant essays, and book reviews. In addition,
GSIS provides a forum for small groups of authors to collectively submit several
short articles built around a particular topic, similar to a symposium. Potential
authors should consult the GSIS website for more details about the various types
of contributions that the journal accepts and follow the instructions for authors in
preparing their submissions.
Publishing an academic journal is a collaborative process. I would like to extend
a sincere thanks to the authors, to our peer reviewers for their feedback and
commitment, and to the members of the editorial board for their support and input.
On behalf of the editorial team,
Dr. Melissa Schnyder, American Public University System
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