James Himberger is an American editor from upstate New York, residing in Washington, DC. He graduated from Tufts University in the Class of 2021 with degrees in political science and philosophy. During his time at Tufts, he studied abroad for a term at Royal Holloway, University of London. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Tufts Historical Review, completed a senior honors thesis titled 'Why Has the Idea of Integration Persisted Within the East African Community?', and received awards from the Department of Political Science, including the Matthew Shea Memorial Award. Following graduation, Himberger worked as an analyst and writer for Foreign Brief Geopolitical Risk Analysis, specializing in European and Indian politics. His early professional experience includes serving as a Fall 2020 DC Writing Fellow, a Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on Indian security, Administrative Assistant and Archivist at the Society for Science (January to May 2023), and a Spring 2022 Marcellus Policy Fellow at the John Quincy Adams Society. He progressed to roles at The National Interest, starting as Associate Editor before becoming Managing Editor, where he oversees daily operations and production, including editorial production, content production for the online publication, commissioning pieces on U.S. foreign policy, and ensuring content accuracy and style. His own writings include analyses on U.S.-India relations, such as advocating for exemptions from Russia sanctions for India, reviews of historical films like Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon,' and strategic discussions on countering China in the Indian Ocean. In 2025, he conducted a notable interview with Sikyong Penpa Tsering on the 75th anniversary of China's occupation of Tibet, highlighting ongoing hopes for Tibetan autonomy. Beyond editing, Himberger has engaged in educational roles, teaching courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts on topics such as Roman Emperors and British politics, and leading a group there in May 2021. His work reflects a realist approach to foreign policy, emphasizing strategic partnerships and restraint, as seen in his Marcellus Policy Analysis on U.S.-India defense relations. Himberger is active on social media with the X handle @Beaconsfieldist, describing himself as a 'Catskill Tory' and 'South Asia observer,' sharing insights on global events, and has built professional networks in think tanks and journalism. His professional email is james@nationalinterest.org. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-himberger. His career trajectory demonstrates a commitment to understanding historical and geopolitical contexts to inform contemporary policy debates.