Center for the National Interest, non-profit organisation in the USA
The Center for the National Interest is a think tank in Washington, DC focused on U.S. foreign policy and international relations. Located in office space on Connecticut Avenue, the organization employs roughly twenty staff members who conduct research, host events, and publish The National Interest magazine, which addresses global policy topics and analysis.
The organization was founded in 1994 by former President Richard Nixon and was originally connected to his library and foundation. Following disputes with Nixon's family, the center became independent in 2011 and adopted its current name.
The Center for the National Interest promotes what it calls strategic realism, emphasizing careful consideration of international relationships and alliance building. This approach shapes the debates and published analyses that visitors can access, revealing how the organization frames its perspectives on America's global role.
The organization is located near the White House in a central area of Washington surrounded by government buildings and embassies. Visitors can access the center's work through its online publications and The National Interest magazine website without needing to visit in person.
The organization took over The National Interest magazine in 2001, which was originally founded in 1985 and thus has a longer editorial tradition than the center itself. This publication project connects current policy analysis with a decades-old platform for foreign policy debate.
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