National Interest
National Interest · United States · Est. 1985
Aims & Scope
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.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about National Interest
Is National Interest a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for National Interest: it is indexed in Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 46/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of National Interest?
National Interest is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.133.
Is National Interest indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
National Interest is indexed in Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of National Interest?
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.
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