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What foreign affairs professionals are saying about World Politics Review.

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Written by Hampton Stephens
Updated over 4 years ago

“As a researcher, I use WPR to keep current with economic and political developments around the world. For my college classes, WPR has just the right mix of objective economic and political analysis. . . . Timely articles on relevant issues of economic development and the global economy. Ideal for classroom discussions at the university level.”
–Robert Looney, distinguished professor, Naval Postgraduate School

WPR “is a valuable project. Current affairs coverage is so often superficial. WPR is lively and thought-provoking, but also informative and engaging. . . . You are producing a magazine of very high standard.”
–Mark Gilbert, resident professor of history and international studies, Johns  Hopkins-SAIS, Bologna

“WPR provides piercing analysis, fresh perspectives and timely reporting on issues of immense importance to academics and practitioner alike. I follow WPR on a daily basis to enhance my understanding of a constantly evolving global landscape.”
–Iyad Dakka, fellow, Modern Turkish Studies Initiative, Carleton University

“In WPR the top professionals in the field are called upon to make very up to the minute and accessible commentary on world affairs. The coverage is amazing.”
–Peter Siavellis, professor, politics and international affairs, Wake Forest University

“World Politics Review is a vital link in keeping me well informed, educated, and prepared in an ever-changing world. I would be lost as a global citizen without the information always presented, insightfully, succinctly, and elegantly in WPR.”
–Jamsheed Choksy, professor of Central Eurasian, Indian, Iranian, Islamic, International, and Religious studies and former director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program at Indiana University

"I really like what you people are producing – that’s coming from a former veteran war correspondent, from the good old days when journalism was still an honorable and serious profession and every word had to be carefully checked and weighed and ramifications considered. It's now up to outfits like yours to carry on the flame of truth because the mainstream media, barring a precious few and sucking up to political masters or purse string controllers, have collectively committed a (useless) seppuku."
--Jovan Kovacic, president, East-West Bridge International

“A ‘pol-mil’ version of The Economist. . . . WPR strikes me as a fine alternative in the growing world of online pubs.”
–Thomas P.M. Barnett, bestselling author of "Great Powers: America and the World After Bush," and "The Pentagon's New Map."

“A very useful source of information and balanced analysis.”
–Mohsen Milani, professor of politics and executive director of the University of South Florida’s Center for Strategic & Diplomatic Studies.

“The internet has long needed a global news and analysis site of pure substance – WPR is it. WPR's content is truly global, superbly organized, and always more in-depth than the competition.”
–Parag Khanna, director, Global Governance Initiative, and senior research fellow, American Strategy Program, New America Foundation. Author of "The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order."

“World Politics Review fills an important need by allowing writers to analyze important global issues in more detail than typical newspaper commentaries but more rapidly than in traditional foreign affairs journals. Its diverse range of contributors eschew partisan propaganda but not insightful analysis.”
– Richard Weitz, senior fellow and director of the Center for Political-Military Analysis, the Hudson Institute; non-resident senior fellow, Center for a New American Security.

“As a security analyst, I find World Politics Review to be an extremely useful portal for informative, relevant and concise analysis on international affairs. The most unique aspect of the WPR is that it often provides detailed analysis on events which have yet to be covered in mainstream media but which could catalyse discernible shifts in a country or geopolitical region's political and security trajectory. The nuance presented reflects how contributors have an ingrained understanding of the topics they are researching and concomitantly assessing for the site's audience.”
–Ryan Cummings, director of Signal Risk, an Africa-focused political and security risk management consultancy

“An exceptional resource for avid news-watchers looking to broaden the scope of their expertise. WPR gives me exceptional insights and analysis for global affairs, courtesy of its peerless network of well-placed writers and analysts. I love having it in my inbox every day.”
–Eli Meixler, Myanmar-based journalist and photographer, previously the online editor of the Myanmar Times

“Balanced and thoughtful analysis without an agenda. . . . [With its] cadre of talented and knowledgeable analysts, journalists and experts, WPR stands out from the Internet pack as a useful resource for scholars, students and world media consumers alike.”
–RealClearWorld, which named WPR a "2009 Top 5 International News Site."

“WPR is an excellent product. It makes it easy to feel quickly informed and smarter about world affairs.”
–Amy Slaughter, Mapendo International

“High quality analysis and timely articles.”
–Timothy Heath, senior international and defense researcher, RAND Corporation

World Politics Review “covers countries and subject uncovered by other outlets. When it covers main news, it always gives an out of the box view.”
–Mattia Toaldo, policy fellow, Middle East and North Africa program, European Council on Foreign Relations

“I very much enjoy the in-depth and well researched reporting, and would suggest the publication to others.”
–Faine Greenwood, assistant researcher, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Harvard University

“The daily morning briefings are very helpful from around the world. There are not many venues that do this on a global scale.”
–Ramzi Mardini, nonresident fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council

“Serious analysis about the stories that really matter.”

–Nick Ottens, Barcelona-based journalist and founder of the AtlanticSentinel.com

“WPR provides sophisticated analysis of current affairs that is accessible to a wide audience.”
–Edward Lemon, fellow, Harriman Institute, Columbia University

“A unique global perspective on issues, rather than a repetition of the Washington echo chamber.”

–Atman Trivedi, managing director, Hills & Company International Consultants, formerly held high-level policy positions at the U.S. Commerce and State Departments

“WPR provides comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage of vital international issues written with deep, nuanced analysis by recognized experts in a variety of fields across all world regions. It also produces a companion weekly podcast that digs deeper into the issues of the day.”
–Theodore Henken, associate professor of sociology and Latin American studies, Baruch College, City University of New York

“WPR consistently provides outstanding coverage and insightful analysis of African news and African politics – a rarity among news outlets in today's media landscape.”

–John Hursh, director of research at the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S. Naval War College and the editor-in-chief of International Law Studies

“I rely on World Politics Review for understanding daily international political events from a highly analytical but also practical perspective. World Politics Review articles are written by experts in different disciplines from around the world which provides me with thoroughly diverse approaches from Western and Non-Western societies. Besides, it is very useful that such good content articles are published everyday according to the rapid evolutions of international politics.”
–Tatiana Benavides-Santos, international consultant on democracy development

“The combination of expert analysis with reportage is quite powerful and useful in a field saturated with sensationalism.”
–Matthew Schweitzer, analyst, Education for Peace in Iraq Center

“Excellent newsletters to keep me up to date on issues I wouldn't normally be able to follow. Great storytelling.”

–Megan Janetsky, Colombia-based journalist covering migration, politics and human rights

“Good old-fashioned analytical journalism that gets to the heart of real global issues. This is what's missing from mainstream media. Long may it continue.”
–Mark Smith, author, “Treblinka Survivor: The Life and Death of Hershl Sperling”

WPR articles “are rich in content, well scrutinized, filled with facts and go beyond ordinary news reporting. It is indeed a vital source for up-to-date global news.”
–Ernest Acheampong, researcher, African Technology Policy Studies Network

“I love the fact that the range of geographies it covers is very broad. Its contents are not dominated by what happens in the West, which plagues lots of other media platforms. WPR adds great value!”
–Paul Mikov, adjunct professor, Fordham University, former U.N. representative, World Vision International

“WPR has some of the most informative longform pieces on complicated, contemporary issues throughout the world.”
–Ciara Long, Brazil-based freelance journalist focusing on social mobility, public policy and human rights

“WPR provides clear concise information and perspective on complex topics from all over the world.”
–Linda Farthing, author of “Evo’s Bolivia, Continuity and Change.”

“In an age of media saturation typified by an explosion of simplified, superficial and exaggerated online news coverage, World Politics Review stands out as one of the few remaining online sources of balanced and in-depth analysis of pressing global issues.”
–Michael Hart, feelance writer and researcher focusing on civil conflict and the politics of East Asia. He has written for The Diplomat, Eurasia Review and Geopolitical Monitor, among other publications.

“The content is not just informative, but thoroughly engaging. I really like the long-form reportage as well. Very few publications do long-form in such a comprehensive, powerful manner.”

–Puja Changoiwala, award-winning independent journalist and author based in Mumbai.

“WPR takes a truly global approach to political journalism. I appreciate the range of articles from contributors on the ground in different parts of the world, and the careful attention to partisan and informative reportage.”
–Shanthi Robertson, senior research fellow at the Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University, specializing in migration and globalization.

“WPR offers an incisive mix of substantive policy analysis and political relevant commentary. It is one of the few outlets which is able to provide both types of writing in an incisive and engaging manner.”
–Steven Feldstein, former deputy assistant secretary for democracy, human rights and labor, U.S. State Department

“WPR provides the perspective and expertise to make sense of rapidly evolving political situations around the world.”
–Stephen Groves, Kathmandu, Nepal-based freelance journalist whose work has been published by Time.com, Slate, The Diplomat and others.

“World Politics Review covers the countries that flashier websites skip. Indispensable.”
–Salvatore Babones, associate professor of sociology and social policy, University of Sydney

“WPR consistently provides some of the most thoughtful, and concise, analysis of ongoing geopolitical developments, many of which fly under the radar of other similar publications – and many of which would be effectively overlooked were it not for WPR's attention and detail.”

–Casey Michel, writer, analyst and former investigative reporter at ThinkProgress

“As a security analyst, I find World Politics Review to be an extremely useful portal for informative, relevant and concise analysis on international affairs. The most unique aspect of the WPR is that it often provides detailed analysis on events which have yet to be covered in mainstream media but which could catalyse discernible shifts in a country or geopolitical region's political and security trajectory. The nuance presented reflects how contributors to the portal have an ingrained understanding of the topics they are researching and concomitantly assessing for the site's audience.”
–Ryan Cummings, director of Signal Risk, an Africa-focused political and security risk management consultancy.

“Quality journalism based on academic seriousness.”
–Anton Pelinka, professor of nationalism studies and political science at the Central European University in Budapest

“If one wants to know the what, why and where of world politics, one goes no further than WPR.”
–John J. Tierney, professor emeritus, The Institute of World Politics Review

“WPR has been a valuable source of information on foreign affairs for me for many years. What I appreciate most is that WPR publishes analytical pieces on international affairs that I do not find anywhere else.”

–Stephanie Liechtenstein, diplomatic correspondent and freelance journalist based in Vienna, Austria.

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