# External Communications Manager - Technical Specification

**Version**: 1.0
**Date**: 2025-10-23
**Status**: Design Phase
**Implementation Target**: Next Session

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## Executive Summary

Transform the "Blog Curation" page into a strategic "External Communications Manager" that generates culturally-aware content for 22 ranked global publication targets, from website blogs to letters to editors in major international outlets.

**Strategic Value**:
- Unified communications hub for all external content
- Culturally-sensitive content for global audiences
- Consistent Tractatus messaging across channels
- Governance-compliant (all content requires human approval)

---

## 1. Publication Target Research

### Ranking Methodology

Publications are ranked by composite score (max 50 points) across 5 criteria:
1. **Influence for Plural Values Mission** (0-10): Impact on AI policy discourse
2. **Acceptance Likelihood** (0-10): Openness to external submissions
3. **Decision Maker Readership** (0-10): Policy/tech leadership audience
4. **Objectivity** (0-10): Editorial independence and fact-checking standards
5. **Transparency** (0-10): Clear submission guidelines and accountability

### Ranked Publication List (22 Total)

#### Rank 1-3: Premier Tier (42-43 points)

#### 1. **The Economist** (43 points: 10+6+10+9+8)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Op-Ed (rare)
- **Word Count**: Letters: 200-250 words | Op-Ed: 800-1000 words
- **Submission**: letters@economist.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Must reference recent article (within 2 weeks)
  - Concise, data-driven, policy-focused
  - Include author credentials
  - Exclusive submission
- **Response Time**: 2-7 days for letters
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Research
- **Cultural Context**: European, North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 10, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 10, Objectivity 9, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified (public submission guidelines)

#### 2. **Financial Times** (42 points: 9+6+10+9+8)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Op-Ed
- **Word Count**: Letters: 250 words | Op-Ed: 750 words
- **Submission**: letters.editor@ft.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Business/tech/policy focus
  - Data-driven arguments
  - Professional credentials emphasized
- **Response Time**: 2-5 days
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Implementer
- **Cultural Context**: European, Global
- **Scoring**: Influence 9, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 10, Objectivity 9, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 3. **MIT Technology Review** (42 points: 9+7+9+9+8)
- **Type**: Opinion, Guest Essays
- **Word Count**: 800-1500 words
- **Submission**: editors@technologyreview.com (pitch first)
- **Requirements**:
  - Technical depth + accessibility
  - Must pitch with credentials
  - Research-backed arguments
- **Response Time**: 3-6 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Research, Implementer
- **Cultural Context**: Universal
- **Scoring**: Influence 9, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 9, Objectivity 9, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### Rank 4-7: Top Tier (38-39 points)

#### 4. **The Guardian** (39 points: 8+7+8+8+8)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Comment is Free (op-ed)
- **Word Count**: Letters: 200 words | Comment: 800-1000 words
- **Submission**: letters@theguardian.com | commentisfree@theguardian.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Letters: Name, address, phone
  - Comment: Pitch first via online form
  - Progressive, social justice angle welcomed
- **Response Time**: 24-48 hours for letters
- **Audience Alignment**: Research, General
- **Cultural Context**: European
- **Scoring**: Influence 8, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 8, Objectivity 8, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 5. **IEEE Spectrum** (38 points: 7+7+7+9+8)
- **Type**: Opinion
- **Word Count**: 800-1200 words
- **Submission**: Via online form
- **Requirements**:
  - Technical/engineering focus
  - IEEE membership helpful but not required
  - Citations expected
- **Response Time**: 4-8 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Research, Implementer
- **Cultural Context**: Universal
- **Scoring**: Influence 7, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 7, Objectivity 9, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 6. **New York Times** (38 points: 9+5+9+8+7)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Op-Ed
- **Word Count**: Letters: 150-175 words | Op-Ed: 750 words
- **Submission**: letters@nytimes.com | oped@nytimes.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Letters: Reference specific article
  - Op-Ed: Exclusive, narrative hook, timely
  - Include full contact information
  - Must not have been published elsewhere
- **Response Time**: Letters: 1-3 days | Op-Ed: 2-4 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: All audiences
- **Cultural Context**: North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 9, Acceptance 5, Decision Makers 9, Objectivity 8, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 7. **Washington Post** (38 points: 8+6+9+8+7)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Op-Ed
- **Word Count**: Letters: 200 words max | Op-Ed: 750-800 words
- **Submission**: letters@washpost.com | oped@washpost.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Include name, address, daytime phone
  - Exclusive submission
  - Clear connection to current events
- **Response Time**: 3-7 days
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, General
- **Cultural Context**: North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 8, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 9, Objectivity 8, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### Rank 8-12: High Value Tier (37 points)

#### 8. **Caixin Global** (China) (37 points: 8+6+8+9+6)
- **Type**: Opinion, Commentary
- **Word Count**: 800-1200 words
- **Submission**: Contact editorial team (english@caixin.com)
- **Requirements**:
  - China/Asia policy focus
  - Economic/tech angle
  - English language
  - Pitch first recommended
- **Response Time**: 1-2 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Research
- **Cultural Context**: Asia-Pacific, Global
- **Scoring**: Influence 8, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 8, Objectivity 9, Transparency 6
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified (independent investigative journalism, English edition)

#### 9. **The Hindu** (India) (37 points: 7+7+8+8+7)
- **Type**: Open Page (guest articles), Letters to Editor
- **Word Count**: Open Page: 800 words max | Letters: shorter
- **Submission**: openpage@thehindu.co.in | letters@thehindu.co.in
- **Requirements**:
  - Electronic submissions only
  - Complete mailing address required
  - Indian policy/tech context appreciated
- **Response Time**: 1-2 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Research, General
- **Cultural Context**: Asia-Pacific, Global South
- **Scoring**: Influence 7, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 8, Objectivity 8, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified (public submission guidelines)

#### 10. **Le Monde** (France) (37 points: 7+6+8+9+7)
- **Type**: Lettres, Tribune (op-ed)
- **Word Count**: Lettres: 200 mots | Tribune: 700-900 mots
- **Submission**: courrier-des-lecteurs@lemonde.fr | tribunes@lemonde.fr
- **Requirements**:
  - French language
  - European policy context
  - Intellectual depth expected
- **Response Time**: 3-7 jours
- **Audience Alignment**: Research, Leader
- **Cultural Context**: European
- **Language**: French
- **Scoring**: Influence 7, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 8, Objectivity 9, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 11. **Wall Street Journal** (37 points: 8+5+9+8+7)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Op-Ed
- **Word Count**: Letters: 200 words | Op-Ed: 800-1000 words
- **Submission**: wsj.ltrs@wsj.com | opedsubmissions@wsj.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Business angle preferred
  - Conservative editorial stance consideration
  - Exclusive submission
- **Response Time**: 5-10 days
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader
- **Cultural Context**: North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 8, Acceptance 5, Decision Makers 9, Objectivity 8, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 12. **Wired** (37 points: 8+6+8+8+7)
- **Type**: Opinion, Analysis
- **Word Count**: 800-1200 words
- **Submission**: Via pitch form on website
- **Requirements**:
  - Tech/innovation focus essential
  - Must pitch first (no unsolicited submissions)
  - Cutting-edge angle
- **Response Time**: 2-4 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Implementer, Research
- **Cultural Context**: North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 8, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 8, Objectivity 8, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### Rank 13-15: Strong Regional Tier (35-36 points)

#### 13. **Mail & Guardian** (South Africa) (36 points: 6+8+7+8+7)
- **Type**: Opinion, Guest articles
- **Word Count**: 600-1000 words
- **Submission**: Contact via website (mg.co.za)
- **Requirements**:
  - African context/perspective valued
  - Progressive political stance
  - Investigative/analytical depth
- **Response Time**: 1-2 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Research, General
- **Cultural Context**: Africa, Global South
- **Scoring**: Influence 6, Acceptance 8, Decision Makers 7, Objectivity 8, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified (pan-African reach, investigative tradition)

#### 14. **LinkedIn Articles** (35 points: 7+10+8+N/A+10)
- **Type**: Professional long-form posts
- **Word Count**: 1000-2000 words
- **Submission**: N/A (self-published)
- **Requirements**:
  - Professional tone
  - Business/leadership angle
  - Visual headers recommended
  - Hashtag strategy
- **Response Time**: Immediate
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Implementer
- **Cultural Context**: All
- **Scoring**: Influence 7, Acceptance 10, Decision Makers 8, Objectivity N/A, Transparency 10
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Platform

#### 15. **The Daily Blog** (New Zealand) (35 points: 6+8+6+7+8)
- **Type**: Guest posts
- **Word Count**: 500-1000 words
- **Submission**: thedailyblog@gmail.com or via contact form
- **Requirements**:
  - Progressive political stance
  - NZ/Pacific focus appreciated
  - Conversational tone acceptable
  - Contact: Martyn Bradbury (editor)
- **Response Time**: 1-3 days (fast-moving blog)
- **Audience Alignment**: General, Leader
- **Cultural Context**: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous
- **Scoring**: Influence 6, Acceptance 8, Decision Makers 6, Objectivity 7, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified (user's preferred NZ blog, active)

#### 16. **Der Spiegel** (Germany) (34 points: 7+5+7+9+6)
- **Type**: Leserbriefe (letters), Opinion pieces
- **Word Count**: Leserbriefe: 200-300 Wörter | Opinion: 800-1200 Wörter
- **Submission**: leserbriefe@spiegel.de
- **Requirements**:
  - German language
  - Investigative/analytical depth
  - European perspective
- **Response Time**: 5-10 Tage
- **Audience Alignment**: Research, Leader
- **Cultural Context**: European
- **Language**: German
- **Scoring**: Influence 7, Acceptance 5, Decision Makers 7, Objectivity 9, Transparency 6
- **Verification Status**: ⚠️ Partial (general guidelines available)

#### 16. **Folha de S.Paulo** (Brazil) (34 points: 6+7+7+8+6)
- **Type**: Opinion, Commentary
- **Word Count**: 600-900 words
- **Submission**: Contact via website, has English edition (Folha International)
- **Requirements**:
  - Latin American/Brazilian context valued
  - Portuguese or English (English via Folha International)
  - Economic/policy/tech focus
- **Response Time**: 1-2 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Research, General
- **Cultural Context**: South America, Global South
- **Language**: Portuguese/English
- **Scoring**: Influence 6, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 7, Objectivity 8, Transparency 6
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified (largest Brazilian circulation, has English edition)

#### 17. **LA Times** (34 points: 6+7+7+7+7)
- **Type**: Letters to Editor, Op-Ed
- **Word Count**: Letters: 150 words | Op-Ed: 500-700 words
- **Submission**: letters@latimes.com | opinion-la@latimes.com
- **Requirements**:
  - Name, city, phone required
  - California/West Coast angle helpful
  - Exclusive submission
- **Response Time**: 2-5 days
- **Audience Alignment**: General, Leader
- **Cultural Context**: North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 6, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 7, Objectivity 7, Transparency 7
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### Rank 16-22: Accessible Platforms & Specialized (31-34 points)

#### 18. **Substack** (34 points: 7+10+7+N/A+10)
- **Type**: Newsletter essays
- **Word Count**: 1500-2500 words
- **Submission**: N/A (self-published)
- **Requirements**:
  - Personal voice encouraged
  - Email-optimized formatting
  - Visual elements recommended
  - Consistent publishing schedule
- **Response Time**: Immediate
- **Audience Alignment**: All
- **Cultural Context**: All
- **Scoring**: Influence 7, Acceptance 10, Decision Makers 7, Objectivity N/A, Transparency 10
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Platform

#### 19. **VentureBeat** (34 points: 6+7+6+7+8)
- **Type**: Guest posts, Opinion
- **Word Count**: 800-1500 words
- **Submission**: Via online contribution form
- **Requirements**:
  - Tech business/startup angle
  - Executive perspective valued
  - Must disclose affiliations
- **Response Time**: 1-2 weeks
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, Implementer
- **Cultural Context**: North American
- **Scoring**: Influence 6, Acceptance 7, Decision Makers 6, Objectivity 7, Transparency 8
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Verified

#### 20. **Medium** (32 points: 6+10+6+N/A+10)
- **Type**: Essays, thought leadership
- **Word Count**: 1200-2500 words
- **Submission**: N/A (self-published) or pitch to publications on Medium
- **Requirements**:
  - Narrative storytelling
  - High-quality visuals
  - Can pitch to Medium publications (e.g., Towards Data Science)
- **Response Time**: Immediate (self) or 1-2 weeks (publications)
- **Audience Alignment**: All
- **Cultural Context**: Universal
- **Scoring**: Influence 6, Acceptance 10, Decision Makers 6, Objectivity N/A, Transparency 10
- **Verification Status**: ✓ Platform

#### 21. **Die Presse** (Austria) (31 points: 5+6+6+8+6)
- **Type**: Leserbriefe, Gastkommentare
- **Word Count**: Leserbriefe: 150-200 Wörter | Gastkommentare: 600-800 Wörter
- **Submission**: leserbriefe@diepresse.com
- **Requirements**:
  - German language
  - Austrian/Central European context
  - Name, address required
- **Response Time**: 3-7 Tage
- **Audience Alignment**: Leader, General
- **Cultural Context**: European
- **Language**: German
- **Scoring**: Influence 5, Acceptance 6, Decision Makers 6, Objectivity 8, Transparency 6
- **Verification Status**: ⚠️ Partial

---

## 2. Content Type Taxonomy

### Primary Content Types

```
1. Website Blog Post
   └─ agenticgovernance.digital only

2. Letter to Editor
   ├─ Premium Tier (The Economist, NYT, etc.)
   ├─ Tech Publications (Wired, MIT Tech Review)
   └─ Regional (The Daily Blog, etc.)

3. Op-Ed / Opinion Article
   ├─ Premium Tier (800-1000 words)
   ├─ Tech Publications (800-1200 words)
   └─ Academic (The Conversation)

4. Social Media Post
   ├─ Long-form (Substack, LinkedIn, Medium)
   ├─ Thread (Twitter/X)
   ├─ Professional (LinkedIn post)
   └─ Community (Facebook)

5. Press Release
   └─ Standard PR format (400-600 words)

6. Newsletter Segment
   └─ Email-optimized (300-800 words)
```

### Content-Specific Requirements

#### Letter to Editor
- **Always requires**: Reference to specific article (title, date, author)
- **Word limits**: Strict (150-300 words typical)
- **Tone**: Concise, direct, one main point
- **Submission**: Exclusive (cannot submit to multiple simultaneously)

#### Op-Ed / Opinion
- **Word limits**: Flexible (750-1200 words)
- **Tone**: Authoritative but accessible
- **Structure**: Hook → Argument → Evidence → Conclusion
- **Submission**: Usually exclusive, sometimes pitch-first

#### Social Media Long-Form
- **Self-published**: Immediate publication control
- **Formatting**: Platform-specific (Substack email, Medium visual)
- **No exclusivity**: Can cross-post

---

## 3. UI Architecture

### Proposed Workflow

```
Step 1: Content Type Selection
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ What type of content?               │
│ ○ Website Blog Post                 │
│ ○ Letter to Editor                  │
│ ○ Opinion Article / Op-Ed           │
│ ○ Social Media (Long-form)          │
│ ○ Press Release                     │
│ ○ Newsletter Segment                │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
            ↓
Step 2: Publication Target (conditional)
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Choose publication:                 │
│ [Filtered list based on Step 1]    │
│                                     │
│ If Letter: Premium + Tech outlets  │
│ If Op-Ed: All outlets               │
│ If Social: Platforms only           │
│ If Blog: agenticgovernance.digital  │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
            ↓
Step 3: Audience & Context (existing)
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Primary Audience:                   │
│ [Research/Implementer/Leader/Gen]   │
│                                     │
│ Tone & Approach:                    │
│ [Standard/Academic/Practical/etc]   │
│                                     │
│ Cultural Context:                   │
│ [Universal/Indigenous/etc]          │
│                                     │
│ Language:                           │
│ [Auto-set based on publication OR   │
│  user override]                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
            ↓
Step 4: Content Details
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [If Letter]: Article Reference      │
│ ├─ Article Title: [input]           │
│ ├─ Article Date: [date picker]      │
│ └─ Main Point: [textarea]           │
│                                     │
│ [If Op-Ed/Blog]: Theme/Topic        │
│ └─ Topic: [textarea]                │
│                                     │
│ [If Social]: Platform Details       │
│ └─ Platform: [Substack/LinkedIn/etc]│
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
            ↓
Step 5: Generate
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Generate Draft] button             │
│                                     │
│ Displays:                           │
│ - Target: [publication]             │
│ - Word count: [auto from rules]     │
│ - Submission: [email/form]          │
│ - Requirements: [checklist]         │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### UI Components

#### 1. Content Type Selector
```html
<div class="content-type-selector">
  <label>Content Type</label>
  <div class="radio-grid">
    <label class="radio-card">
      <input type="radio" name="contentType" value="blog">
      <div class="card-content">
        <h4>Website Blog Post</h4>
        <p>Long-form content for agenticgovernance.digital</p>
      </div>
    </label>
    <!-- ... more cards -->
  </div>
</div>
```

#### 2. Publication Target Selector (Dynamic)
```javascript
const publicationsByType = {
  'letter': [
    { id: 'economist', name: 'The Economist', tier: 'premium', words: '200-250' },
    { id: 'nyt', name: 'New York Times', tier: 'premium', words: '150-175' },
    // ...
  ],
  'oped': [
    { id: 'economist', name: 'The Economist', tier: 'premium', words: '800-1000' },
    // ...
  ],
  'social': [
    { id: 'substack', name: 'Substack', tier: 'platform', words: '1500-2500' },
    // ...
  ]
};
```

#### 3. Publication Metadata Display
```html
<div class="publication-info" data-publication="economist">
  <h4>The Economist - Letter to Editor</h4>
  <dl>
    <dt>Word Count:</dt>
    <dd>200-250 words</dd>

    <dt>Submission:</dt>
    <dd>letters@economist.com</dd>

    <dt>Requirements:</dt>
    <dd>
      <ul>
        <li>Reference recent article (within 2 weeks)</li>
        <li>Concise, data-driven</li>
        <li>Exclusive submission</li>
      </ul>
    </dd>

    <dt>Response Time:</dt>
    <dd>2-7 days</dd>
  </dl>
</div>
```

---

## 4. Data Model

### Publication Target Schema

```javascript
{
  id: 'economist-letter',
  name: 'The Economist',
  type: 'letter',
  tier: 'premium',

  requirements: {
    wordCount: { min: 200, max: 250, strict: true },
    language: 'en',
    exclusivity: true,
    articleReference: true,
    credentials: true
  },

  submission: {
    method: 'email',
    email: 'letters@economist.com',
    form: null,
    responseTime: { min: 2, max: 7, unit: 'days' }
  },

  editorial: {
    tone: ['professional', 'concise', 'data-driven'],
    focus: ['policy', 'economics', 'global-affairs'],
    avoid: ['partisan', 'emotional', 'anecdotal']
  },

  audience: ['leader', 'research'],
  culture: ['european', 'north-american', 'universal'],

  guidelines: [
    'Must reference specific article published within 2 weeks',
    'One main point only',
    'Include author credentials',
    'Do not submit to multiple publications'
  ],

  verificationStatus: 'verified',
  lastUpdated: '2025-10-23'
}
```

### Generated Content Schema

```javascript
{
  contentType: 'letter',
  publicationTarget: 'economist-letter',

  context: {
    audience: 'leader',
    tone: 'strategic',
    culture: 'european',
    language: 'en'
  },

  metadata: {
    articleReference: {
      title: 'AI Regulation in Brussels',
      date: '2025-10-15',
      author: 'John Smith'
    },
    mainPoint: 'EU AI Act needs enforcement teeth',
    wordCount: 237,
    generatedAt: '2025-10-23T10:30:00Z'
  },

  content: {
    draft: '[Generated text]',
    submissionReady: false,
    humanReviewed: false
  },

  governance: {
    boundaryCheck: { /* ... */ },
    requiresApproval: true,
    approvedBy: null
  }
}
```

---

## 5. Backend Implementation

### New ClaudeAPI Methods

```javascript
/**
 * Generate letter to editor
 */
async generateLetterToEditor(context, publication, articleReference) {
  const prompt = `Write a letter to the editor for ${publication.name}
  responding to the article "${articleReference.title}"
  (${articleReference.date}).

  Main point: ${context.mainPoint}
  Audience: ${context.audience}
  Tone: ${context.tone}
  Word limit: ${publication.requirements.wordCount.max} words (STRICT)

  Requirements:
  ${publication.guidelines.map(g => `- ${g}`).join('\n')}

  ${this.getCulturalGuidance(context.culture)}

  The letter must:
  1. Reference the article specifically
  2. Make ONE clear point
  3. Support with evidence
  4. Match ${publication.name} editorial style
  5. Include a call to action or conclusion

  Return JSON: { text, wordCount, submissionChecklist }`;

  // ... implementation
}

/**
 * Generate op-ed / opinion article
 */
async generateOpEd(context, publication) {
  // ... similar structure with longer word count, narrative arc
}

/**
 * Generate social media content
 */
async generateSocialContent(context, platform) {
  // Platform-specific: Substack (email format), LinkedIn (professional), etc.
}
```

### Controller Updates

```javascript
/**
 * POST /api/content/generate
 * Unified endpoint for all content types
 */
async function generateContent(req, res) {
  const {
    contentType,      // 'letter', 'oped', 'social', 'blog'
    publicationId,    // 'economist-letter', 'nyt-oped', etc.
    context,          // { audience, tone, culture, language }
    details           // Content-specific (articleReference, theme, etc.)
  } = req.body;

  // 1. Validate content type and publication
  const publication = getPublicationById(publicationId);

  // 2. Boundary enforcement
  const boundaryCheck = BoundaryEnforcer.enforce({
    description: `Generate ${contentType} for ${publication.name}`,
    classification: { quadrant: 'OPERATIONAL' },
    type: 'external_communication'
  });

  // 3. Generate content via Claude API
  let generated;
  switch(contentType) {
    case 'letter':
      generated = await claudeAPI.generateLetterToEditor(
        context, publication, details.articleReference
      );
      break;
    case 'oped':
      generated = await claudeAPI.generateOpEd(context, publication);
      break;
    // ... other types
  }

  // 4. Create moderation queue entry
  const queueEntry = await ModerationQueue.create({
    type: 'EXTERNAL_CONTENT',
    reference_collection: 'content_drafts',
    data: {
      contentType,
      publication: publicationId,
      context,
      generated,
      submissionReady: false
    },
    status: 'PENDING_APPROVAL',
    requires_human_approval: true,
    metadata: { boundaryCheck, publication: publication.name }
  });

  // 5. Return draft for human review
  res.json({
    success: true,
    queueId: queueEntry._id,
    draft: generated,
    publication: {
      name: publication.name,
      submission: publication.submission,
      requirements: publication.requirements,
      guidelines: publication.guidelines
    },
    governance: {
      requiresApproval: true,
      note: 'Human must review, edit, and approve before submission'
    }
  });
}
```

---

## 6. Implementation Phases

### Phase 1: Core Infrastructure (Session 1)
- [ ] Create publication target database (JSON config)
- [ ] Update UI with content type selector
- [ ] Add conditional publication target dropdown
- [ ] Basic letter-to-editor generation
- [ ] Test with The Economist and NYT

### Phase 2: Full Publication Set (Session 2)
- [ ] Implement all 20 publication targets
- [ ] Add language-specific handling (Le Monde, Der Spiegel)
- [ ] Article reference UI for letters
- [ ] Publication metadata display

### Phase 3: Social Media & Platforms (Session 3)
- [ ] Substack, LinkedIn, Medium integration
- [ ] Platform-specific formatting
- [ ] Visual/image suggestions
- [ ] Cross-posting strategy

### Phase 4: Advanced Features (Session 4)
- [ ] Publication submission tracking
- [ ] Response tracking (accepted/rejected)
- [ ] A/B testing for different angles
- [ ] Analytics dashboard (acceptance rates by publication)

---

## 7. Technical Considerations

### Language Handling
```javascript
const languageMap = {
  'le-monde': 'fr',
  'der-spiegel': 'de',
  'die-presse': 'de',
  'economist': 'en',
  'nyt': 'en',
  'daily-blog': 'en'
};

// Auto-set language based on publication
function getPublicationLanguage(publicationId) {
  return languageMap[publicationId] || 'en';
}
```

### Word Count Enforcement
```javascript
// Strict vs. flexible word counts
const strictPublications = ['economist', 'nyt', 'wsj'];

function validateWordCount(text, publication) {
  const count = text.split(/\s+/).length;
  const { min, max, strict } = publication.requirements.wordCount;

  if (strict && (count < min || count > max)) {
    throw new Error(`Word count must be ${min}-${max} for ${publication.name}`);
  }

  return { valid: count >= min && count <= max, count };
}
```

### Submission Method Abstraction
```javascript
class SubmissionMethod {
  static create(publication) {
    switch(publication.submission.method) {
      case 'email':
        return new EmailSubmission(publication.submission.email);
      case 'form':
        return new FormSubmission(publication.submission.form);
      case 'self-publish':
        return new SelfPublishSubmission(publication);
    }
  }
}
```

---

## 8. UI Mockup (ASCII)

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ External Communications Manager                    [User] [Logout]│
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                   │
│  📝 Generate External Content                                    │
│                                                                   │
│  Step 1: Content Type                                            │
│  ┌───────┐ ┌───────┐ ┌───────┐ ┌───────┐ ┌───────┐            │
│  │Website│ │Letter │ │Op-Ed  │ │Social │ │ Press │            │
│  │ Blog  │ │to Ed. │ │Article│ │Media  │ │Release│            │
│  └───────┘ └───●───┘ └───────┘ └───────┘ └───────┘            │
│                                                                   │
│  Step 2: Publication Target                                      │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│  │ Premium Tier (Letters to Editor)                            ││
│  │ ● The Economist (200-250 words) - letters@economist.com    ││
│  │ ○ New York Times (150-175 words) - letters@nytimes.com     ││
│  │ ○ Washington Post (200 words max) - letters@washpost.com   ││
│  │ ○ The Guardian (200 words) - letters@theguardian.com       ││
│  │ ○ Financial Times (250 words) - letters.editor@ft.com      ││
│  │                                                             ││
│  │ Tech Publications                                           ││
│  │ ○ MIT Tech Review - editors@technologyreview.com           ││
│  │ ○ Wired - Via online form                                  ││
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│                                                                   │
│  Selected: The Economist - Letter to Editor                      │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│  │ 📋 Requirements:                                            ││
│  │ • Word count: 200-250 words (strict)                        ││
│  │ • Must reference article published within 2 weeks           ││
│  │ • Exclusive submission                                      ││
│  │ • Include credentials                                       ││
│  │ • Response time: 2-7 days                                   ││
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│                                                                   │
│  Step 3: Article Reference (Required for Letters)                │
│  Article Title:   [AI Regulation in Brussels              ]      │
│  Publication Date: [2025-10-15] (📅)                             │
│  Main Point:      [EU AI Act needs stronger enforcement   ]      │
│                   [mechanisms to be effective             ]      │
│                                                                   │
│  Step 4: Audience & Context                                      │
│  Audience:     [Leader ▼]     Tone: [Strategic ▼]               │
│  Culture:      [European ▼]   Lang: [English (auto)] 🔒         │
│                                                                   │
│  [Generate Draft]                                                │
│                                                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## 9. Success Metrics

### User Adoption
- Number of content pieces generated per month
- Diversity of publication targets used
- Time saved vs. manual drafting

### Acceptance Rates
- Track which publications accept content
- Which audience/tone combinations work best
- Cultural context effectiveness

### Strategic Impact
- Media mentions increase
- Thought leadership positioning
- Geographic reach expansion

---

## 10. Risk Mitigation

### Content Quality
- **Risk**: AI-generated content fails editorial standards
- **Mitigation**: Always requires human review and editing
- **Governance**: TRA-OPS-0002 (human approval for all external content)

### Publication Relationships
- **Risk**: Spam multiple outlets with similar content
- **Mitigation**: Track exclusivity requirements in system
- **Warning**: Flag if attempting simultaneous exclusive submissions

### Cultural Sensitivity
- **Risk**: Inappropriate cultural framing
- **Mitigation**: Explicit cultural guidance in prompts
- **Review**: Extra human scrutiny for indigenous/cultural contexts

### Legal/Compliance
- **Risk**: Copyright issues with article references
- **Mitigation**: Generate original analysis, not republishing
- **Disclosure**: Auto-include Tractatus affiliation where required

---

## 11. Next Session Implementation Checklist

### Prerequisites
- [ ] Review and approve this specification
- [ ] Verify publication details that need checking (marked ⚠️)
- [ ] Decide on The Daily Blog inclusion (verified above ✓)
- [ ] Choose Phase 1 target publications (recommend: 5-7 for MVP)

### Session Tasks
1. [ ] Create `src/config/publication-targets.config.js`
2. [ ] Update blog-curation page title/nav to "External Communications"
3. [ ] Implement content type radio selector UI
4. [ ] Add conditional publication dropdown (filtered by type)
5. [ ] Create article reference form section
6. [ ] Update ClaudeAPI with `generateLetterToEditor()`
7. [ ] Update blog controller to handle all content types
8. [ ] Add publication metadata display component
9. [ ] Test with 3 publication targets
10. [ ] Update service worker cache version
11. [ ] Document for user

---

## Appendix A: Verification Status Summary (Ranked Order)

| Rank | Publication | Score | Status | Notes |
|------|------------|-------|--------|-------|
| 1 | The Economist | 43 | ✓ Verified | Premium global outlet, strict word limits |
| 2 | Financial Times | 42 | ✓ Verified | Business/policy elite readership |
| 3 | MIT Technology Review | 42 | ✓ Verified | Tech/AI elite, pitch-first model |
| 4 | The Guardian | 39 | ✓ Verified | Progressive voice, global reach |
| 5 | IEEE Spectrum | 38 | ✓ Verified | Technical community, peer-reviewed |
| 6 | New York Times | 38 | ✓ Verified | US policy elite, very selective |
| 7 | Washington Post | 38 | ✓ Verified | US government readership |
| 8 | Caixin Global (China) | 37 | ✓ Verified | Independent Chinese journalism, English edition |
| 9 | The Hindu (India) | 37 | ✓ Verified | Indian policy elite, Open Page 800 words |
| 10 | Le Monde (France) | 37 | ✓ Verified | French/European elite, French language |
| 11 | Wall Street Journal | 37 | ✓ Verified | Business leaders, conservative reach |
| 12 | Wired | 37 | ✓ Verified | Tech culture, pitch-first model |
| 13 | Mail & Guardian (Africa) | 36 | ✓ Verified | Pan-African, investigative tradition |
| 14 | LinkedIn Articles | 35 | ✓ Platform | Self-publish, professional network |
| 15 | The Daily Blog (NZ) | 35 | ✓ Verified | User-preferred NZ blog, Pacific focus |
| 16 | Der Spiegel (Germany) | 34 | ⚠️ Partial | German language, verify submission details |
| 17 | Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil) | 34 | ✓ Verified | Largest Brazilian, has English edition |
| 18 | LA Times | 34 | ✓ Verified | West Coast, California angle helpful |
| 19 | Substack | 34 | ✓ Platform | Self-publish, newsletter format |
| 20 | VentureBeat | 34 | ✓ Verified | Tech startup community |
| 21 | Medium | 32 | ✓ Platform | Self-publish, narrative storytelling |
| 22 | Die Presse (Austria) | 31 | ⚠️ Partial | German language, verify submission details |

**Verification Note**:
- **✓ Verified**: Publicly available submission guidelines confirmed
- **⚠️ Partial**: General guidelines exist, specific details should be confirmed before implementation
- **✓ Platform**: Active self-publishing platform verified

---

## Appendix B: Cultural Context Mapping

Recommended publication-culture pairings:

| Cultural Context | Best-Fit Publications (by rank) |
|-----------------|--------------------------------|
| Universal | MIT Tech Review (#3), IEEE Spectrum (#5), Medium (#21) |
| Indigenous | The Daily Blog (#15), The Guardian (#4) |
| Global South | Mail & Guardian (#13), The Hindu (#9), Folha de S.Paulo (#17), The Guardian (#4) |
| Asia-Pacific | Caixin Global (#8), The Hindu (#9), The Daily Blog (#15), LinkedIn (#14) |
| European | Le Monde (#10), Der Spiegel (#16), Die Presse (#22), The Guardian (#4), FT (#2) |
| North American | The Economist (#1), NYT (#6), Washington Post (#7), WSJ (#11), Wired (#12), LA Times (#18) |
| Africa | Mail & Guardian (#13) |
| South America | Folha de S.Paulo (#17) |
| China/Asia | Caixin Global (#8) |
| India/South Asia | The Hindu (#9) |

---

**End of Specification**

**Prepared by**: Claude (Tractatus AI PM)
**Review Status**: Awaiting Human Approval
**Implementation Target**: Next Development Session
**Estimated Development Time**: 2-3 sessions (6-9 hours)
