The Foreign Policy Journal is a digital publication dedicated to providing news, analysis, and commentary on US politics, current affairs, and business news.

This publication was founded in 2008 by award-winning journalist and FPJ managing editor Jeremy R. Hammond.

Our goal is to broaden the scope of discussion by providing information and perspectives all too lacking in the public debate on key policy issues, while also covering daily news developments and sharing insights.

News articles published in The Foreign Policy Journal are produced by a team of staff reporters, while opinion and analysis articles are contributed by hundreds of analysts, former government officials, and scholars.

Notable FPJ contributors include:

  • Richard Falk — Professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University and former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories.
  • Paul Craig Roberts — Former assistant secretary of the Treasury in the Reagan administration, university professor, and associate editor of The Wall Street Journal.
  • Ray McGovern — CIA analyst for 27 years across administrations from Kennedy to George H.W. Bush, whose duties included chairing National Intelligence Estimates and preparing the President’s Daily Brief, which he briefed to Reagan’s five most senior national security advisers from 1981 to 1985.
  • Philip Giraldi — Former CIA counter-terrorism specialist and military intelligence officer who served nineteen years overseas in Turkey, Italy, Germany, and Spain, and was CIA Chief of Base for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.
  • David Swanson — Anti-war activist and 2018 recipient of The US Peace Prize.
  • Johan Galtung – Founder of the Peace Research Institute Oslo in 1959 and the first-ever chair in peace and conflict studies.
  • William Blum — Author and historian known for critiquing US foreign policy, best known for books including Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II and Rogue State: A Guide to the World’s Only Superpower.

Editorial Policy

We believe readers deserve reporting they can trust, especially on subjects that influence democracy, business, and personal finances. These standards guide all of our journalism.

Accuracy and Verification

We are committed to getting the facts right. Our reporters and editors verify information through reliable documents, direct sources, public records, data, and on-the-record interviews whenever possible. We do not publish rumors as fact. When information is developing, we clearly state what is confirmed, what remains uncertain, and what may change.

Corrections and Updates

If we make an error, we correct it promptly and transparently. Significant corrections are noted clearly within the article. Stories may also be updated as new facts emerge, particularly during elections, legislative developments, earnings releases, and major market events.

Independence

Our newsroom operates independently from advertisers, sponsors, political organizations, and outside business interests. Editorial decisions are made by journalists and editors based on public importance, not commercial or political pressure.

Fairness and Impartiality

We aim to cover political institutions, elected officials, candidates, regulators, companies, and investors fairly and consistently. We seek relevant perspectives and context, and we challenge claims with evidence. Fairness does not require presenting falsehoods as equal to verified facts.

News, Analysis, and Opinion

We clearly distinguish among three types of content:

News: Fact-based reporting focused on events, developments, and verified information.
Analysis: Evidence-based interpretation of trends, policy impacts, polling, markets, or economic data.
Opinion: Commentary representing the views of the author, not the newsroom.

All opinion content is labeled accordingly.

Sources and Attribution

We prefer named sources whenever possible. Anonymous sources may be used only when the information is newsworthy, cannot be obtained otherwise, and the source faces legitimate risk in being identified. Editors review anonymous sourcing decisions carefully.

Financial Coverage and Market Integrity

Because financial news can affect investor decisions, we apply heightened standards to market coverage. We do not publish misleading hype, unsupported price predictions, or sensational claims designed to move markets. We disclose relevant conflicts where appropriate.

Conflicts of Interest

Editorial employees must avoid personal, financial, or political conflicts that could compromise coverage. Staff may be restricted from trading securities they cover or participating in partisan political activity that creates a conflict with their reporting duties.

Use of Data and Polling

We report polling, economic indicators, and market data responsibly. Methodology, limitations, margins of error, and uncertainty are included when relevant. Short-term market moves and single polls are presented in context.

Reader Trust

We welcome feedback and scrutiny from readers. Trust is earned through consistent honesty, transparency, and accountability, and we work to uphold those principles every day.

You can learn more about how we accept and evaluate contributor articles on this page.