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International Studies & Diplomacy (CISD)

Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy is one of the world's leading online magazines for global politics, economics, and ideas. Contains a range of analysis, opinion, and reporting on international news and global trends.

As well as reading the FP articles, make sure to explore its multi-media features. In order to access them, click on the 3 horizontal bars on the top left corner of the website:

Newsletters - subscribe to FP's newsletters. They have multiple ones by regions, such as the China Brief, Africa Brief and South Asia Brief. 

Print Archive - FP started in 1970 as a print-only magazine. In the 2000s, it began transitioning to digital content. and it currently produces online web articles as well as 4 print issues per year. Explore the Print Archive to access all 45 years of the award winning magazine’s print edition. Every article, every cover, every photo essay and feature, all entirely searchable by:

  • Date
  • Author’s Name/Byline
  • Theme/Topic
  • Person of Interest

FP Live - Foreign Policy’s forum for live journalism, analysing the world’s biggest events and bringing in-depth discussions with leading foreign-policy experts and thinkers. Register for the online events and have the chance to ask top experts questions! 

App - Download the FP app to your phone while you are connected to SOAS wifi. Once you're in the app, go to the my account icon at the bottom of the screen, and register.