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Foreign Affairs is the preeminent American bimonthly magazine (or journal) on international relations and U.S. foreign policy, published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank, since 1922. Founded in the aftermath of World War I, it covers geopolitics, global affairs, security, economics, diplomacy, and emerging global challenges, featuring analysis from influential global figures. The magazine serves as a leading forum for in-depth analysis, debate, and discussion among policymakers, scholars, diplomats, and experts. It maintains a rigorous, nonpartisan approach and editorial independence, shaping public and elite discourse on America's role in the world. While primarily a print and digital publication, it extends its reach through digital platforms, podcasts, and CFR events, adapting to contemporary issues like climate change, technology, and great-power competition. Contributors have included authors such as Lucan Way, who co-authored a 2025 article titled 'The Path to American Authoritarianism' for the magazine.