This policy clarifies the nature of Syrian Ink’s work and its publication standards. It serves as a reference governing the relationship between the editorial team, contributors, and readers.
Syrian Ink functions as a space for analytical, narrative, and knowledge-based writing on Syrian affairs. Its aim is to provide interpretive material that helps the reader understand events rather than merely follow them in real time.
Nature of Published Content
The website publishes:
- . Analytical and intellectual essays
- . Social and cultural studies
- . Explanatory articles
- . Selected knowledge-based translations
- . Book reviews
- . Narrative pieces and personal experiences with interpretive value
The site does not operate as a breaking-news platform or a daily news outlet.
What We Do Not Publish
Syrian Ink does not publish:
- . Breaking news or news coverage
- . Promotional or advertising articles
- . Personal disputes or direct polemical rebuttals
- . Incendiary or rhetorical texts
- . Content based on defamation or accusations
Publication Criteria
Each submission is evaluated according to the following criteria:
- . Clarity and relevance of the idea
- . Sound language and style
- . Logical structure of the argument
- . Intellectual value or a new perspective
- . Respect for the reader and avoidance of misinformation
Texts may undergo linguistic or structural editing in coordination with the author prior to publication.
Independence and Responsibility
The website does not belong to any political, partisan, or media organization and does not represent any institutional body. Opinions expressed in published articles reflect those of their authors.
The site reserves the right to:
- . Reject or postpone publication of any submission
- . Modify titles or wording in coordination with the author
- . Withdraw published material if substantial errors or clear violations of professional standards are identified
Copyright
Submitted materials must be original and unpublished elsewhere. Authors must clearly cite sources for quotations or translations and bear responsibility for intellectual property rights.
Contributions
We welcome contributions from writers, researchers, and translators. Submissions should be sent to:
info@hibersy.org
The website is not obligated to publish all submitted materials and may not be able to respond to every correspondence.
