Former editor Harvey Glickman noted in 1987 that Issue is open to a wide range of views that seek to inform and also hope to contribute to policy. The magazine has considered vital matters such as human rights, environmental protection, economic security, policy formation, women in development, struggles for democracy, structural adjustment and US relations with Africa, among other topics. The editorship of Issue will be open as of 31 December 1997. The publications committee of the Board of Directors will act as the search committee. The term of appointment shall be three years end on 31 December 2000.
Issue is edited and prepared camera-ready in the offices of the editor.
The editor is also responsible for all relations with guest editors. It is printed and distributed under the supervision of the ASA Secretariat. Two editions of 48 pages each are published each year. A modest amount of institutional support is required for the editor. Prospective editors are asked to indicate their interest and qualifications by submitting a CV, a description of previous editing experience, and a statement of ideas for the future of Issue.