The American Interest


The American Interest is a bimonthly magazine focusing primarily on foreign policy, international affairs, global economics, and military matters. Selected articles are available free online.

History

The magazine was founded in 2005 by a number of members of the editorial board of The National Interest, led by Francis Fukuyama, who stated that they were upset by changes to that journal's editorial policy implemented by its new publisher, the Nixon Center.
Several people formerly associated with The National Interest have been associated with The American Interest, including former National Interest editor Adam Garfinkle ; Fukuyama, who serves as chairman of the journal's executive committee; Ruth Wedgwood, formerly a National Interest advisory council member and now an American Interest editorial board member; and Thomas M. Rickers, formerly the managing editor of The National Interest. In October 2018, Jeffrey Gedmin was appointed Editor-in-Chief.

Reception

"The American Interest represents a new and fascinating sun in the expanding galaxy of opponents of Bush administration policy." —Robert S. Boynton writing in The American Prospect.

Prominent contributors

Contributors to the journal are predominantly already established commentators known for their expertise in international affairs, global strategy, and military matters. In addition to Fukuyama, Garfinkle, and other magazine staffers, the major contributors have included: