American Affairs is a quarterly journal of public policy and political thought that aims to offer a more ambitious and informed discussion of the fundamental issues and divides happening in our modern world. Founded with the belief that conventional partisan platforms no longer address the pressing challenges facing our country, American Affairs seeks to break free from obsolescent ideologies and expectations. Each issue delves into a wide range of topics, including domestic and foreign policy, economic theory, political thought, and social criticism.

Contributors to this journal come from both the Right and the Left and are united in their willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and offer more comprehensive responses to perennial questions and immediate problems. American Affairs is known for its thought-provoking and invigorating content and has garnered praise from notable publications like The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair