National Interest – Bias and Credibility

These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate The National Interest Right-Center Biased based on story selection and political affiliation that leans right. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a failed fact check.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1985 by conservative thinker Irving Kristol, The National Interest (TNI) is an American bi-monthly international affairs magazine published by the Center for the National Interest, which we have rated as right-center biased. It is associated with the realist school of foreign policy thought, which contradicts the liberal thought of cooperation. In general, this is a foreign policy magazine that also touches on politics and other current events of our time. You can view their Masthead here.

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Funded by / Ownership

The National Interest is owned by the Center for the National Interest, a right-leaning think tank created by President Richard Nixon in 1994. Advertising and subscription fees fund the magazine.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The National Interest primarily covers international affairs. Headlines typically utilize minimally loaded words such as these: Can Moon Jae-In Bridge the Gap between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un? and Brexit Will Heighten Division Within the European Union. These two articles are properly sourced from credible outlets such as Politico and The Conversation.

Articles published are generally pro-military in that they believe aggressive actions are unwarranted, as are passive actions that lead to vulnerability. Still, the theme is the USA comes first despite the action taken.

Editorially, they do not hold a favorable view of former President Trump: Trumpism Is a Political Fad or current President Joe Biden The Blue-Collar Joe Biden Myth Needs to End. The National Interest is a mostly factual source that leans right regarding foreign affairs.

Failed Fact Checks

• USS Montana was fitted with a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) drive. – False

Overall, we rate The National Interest Right-Center Biased based on story selection and political affiliation that leans right. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a failed fact check. (7/19/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 04/06/2024)