The Weekly Standard
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United States
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Weekly StandardThe Weekly Standard
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neoconservative magazineconservative mediaopinion journalneoconservativepoliticsforeign policycommentary
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80%
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About
The Weekly Standard was a prominent American conservative political opinion magazine published from 1995 until its closure in 2018. Founded by William Kristol, it was published weekly, 48 times per year, and focused on news, analysis, and commentary on politics, culture, and foreign policy. Known for its neoconservative editorial stance—often described as a "redoubt of neoconservatism" and the "neocon bible"—the magazine played a prominent role in conservative intellectual circles and Republican policy debates, particularly during the Bush administration, and was also noted for its Never Trump viewpoints. It was a leading publication in the conservative movement until its cessation.
Key Relationships
Jennifer Rubin
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Rubin contributed opinion columns and articles to The Weekly Standard in the mid-2000s, helping establish her conservative media presence before joining The Washington Post; this connection ties her to a network of influential conservative editors and writers.
Since 2005
William Kristol
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Kristol co-founded and served as editor of The Weekly Standard from 1995 to 2018, using it as a platform to promote PNAC ideas and shape conservative opinion, backed by investor Philip Anschutz.
Since 1995
William Kristol
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Under Kristol's editorship, The Weekly Standard was acquired by Philip Anschutz in 2009, shifting its financial backing while maintaining its editorial independence.
Since 2009
Frederick Kagan
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Kagan regularly contributed articles to the magazine, aligning with its neoconservative editorial line to promote strong U.S. military postures abroad.
Since 2000
Robert Kagan
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Served as a contributing editor, writing columns that promoted interventionist foreign policy and critiqued isolationism, reaching a key audience of conservative elites.
Since 1995
I. Lewis Libby
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Libby contributed articles and op-eds to The Weekly Standard, promoting hawkish views on defense and intelligence; his writings there aligned with PNAC goals and influenced conservative opinion during the Bush years.
Since 1997