The National Interest seeks original ideas and analyses on topics of US foreign and national security policy as well as international politics, economics, security, and diplomacy, particularly from a realist perspective that emphasizes US national interests as well as the national interests of other nations. This includes topics at the intersection of foreign and domestic policy that shape America’s role in the world, such as energy, technology, trade, and finance.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ4
Political Science and International RelationsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceGlobal Energy and Sustainability ResearchGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsRussia and Soviet political economyInternational Relations and Foreign Policy