| In this article I will review, yet again, another political | | | | news or in the newspaper. But I like to learn an issue |
| magazine. I will also give some brief background | | | | in depth and go beyond the soundbites heard on |
| information and why I like this one as well as the | | | | television or cursory coverage found in my local |
| prior reviewed political magazine. Probably by now | | | | newspaper. I want to understand the political history |
| you have guessed that I read a lot of these types | | | | of a country like Iraq or what will happen now that |
| of magazines and enjoy them immensely. | | | | the United States has ended combat operation there |
| Shall we get to the background information. Foreign | | | | and pulled out our troops. I want to know more |
| Affairs is an old publication that dates back to 1922 | | | | about the fight against terrorism, that goes beyond |
| when it was founded. This magazine focuses on | | | | what the politicians tell us. |
| international relations and united States foreign policy. | | | | I want to learn how China is becoming an economic |
| It is similar to Current History but different as well. | | | | powerhouse and about other emerging markets. I |
| Foreign Affairs is published by the Council on Foreign | | | | enjoy reading this type of magazine but I use it to |
| Relations and publishes bi-monthly. The Council of | | | | inform myself of issues that help me make sound |
| Foreign Affairs was founded in 1921 and is located in | | | | decisions when I vote. I think that for the United |
| New York City. The Council on Foreign Affairs is a | | | | States to be a good democratic society and have |
| think tank that focuses on international relations. This | | | | constructive dialogue about various geopolitical issues |
| publication is more academically oriented, similar to | | | | people need to be informed about. By reading this |
| Current History, with many contributors that are | | | | magazine and others like it, this can be a small |
| professors. | | | | contribution to society. This can be a small step to |
| It is now time to talk about why I deem this | | | | contributing to our democratic ideals by being well |
| publication to be a favorite of mine. I like to read and | | | | informed and have a solid understanding of |
| learn about international relations and the role the | | | | geopolitical issues and being able to engage in |
| United States plays. I think it is important to be | | | | thoughtful dialogue and be able to put forth different |
| aware of various institutions that the United States | | | | ideas. This knowledge also helps me make wise |
| finds itself involved in. Especially in the twenty-first | | | | decisions at the ballot box by thinking globally and not |
| century, geopolitical issues are very complex and | | | | just nationally or locally. If you want to be more |
| there are many different actors that play various | | | | informed you should consider purchasing an issue at |
| roles. For instance, today the United States is | | | | your local bookstore. And for the Internet Age, |
| involved in Afghanistan and just finished combat | | | | Foreign Affairs also a has website that you can |
| operation in Iraq. These examples are common | | | | check out. Foreign Affairs would also make a good |
| knowledge because they are discussed on the nightly | | | | gift for someone that is interested in foreign relations. |