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Foreign Affairs offers daily, award-winning commentary on global news, with articles, digital issues, podcasts, and videos from renowned thinkers and world leaders across the political spectrum. Topics include geopolitics, security, economics, science and technology, climate change, and more, reflecting the work of figures from W. E. B. Du Bois to Fareed Zakaria.

Key features include fresh weekday articles, subscriber access to magazine issues, audio for select pieces, offline reading, bookmarks, and accessibility options like light/dark display and text resizing, enabling on-the-go, anytime use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Council on Foreign Relations
Rating:
4.80
(13,854)
36 new ratings
Version:
5.0 Last updated: 2026-03-18
Version code:
883323033
Creation date:
2012-11-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
24.88MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Other platforms

Android
Foreign Affairs Magazine (v5.2)
206,305 4.89 (4,017)

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Developed by:
Council on Foreign Relations
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/foreign-affairs-magazine/id575171785
Website:
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/

User Reviews

Reviews praise Foreign Affairs for high-quality, in-depth, balanced international analysis and easy access to well-produced audio. The app is seen as convenient and reliable for reading and listening. However, recurring concerns include login/access problems, subpar UX/readability (layout and fonts), limited audio controls (AI narration speed; desire for human narration), and impressions that the app lags behind competitors in features. Overall, the content is highly regarded, with usability and accessibility improvements requested.
Pros
  • High-quality, in-depth, balanced international analysis from credible experts.
  • Easy access to content; the app is convenient and reliable for reading and listening.
  • Excellent audio/podcast quality with reliable online access to articles.
  • Thoughtful, non-polemical analysis that’s informative and calming.
  • Good value with an affordable subscription.
Cons
  • Frequent login and account access issues (password resets, inconsistent paywall access).
  • App UX/UI and readability need improvement (layout, gray fonts, navigation).
  • Audio features underdeveloped (AI narrator is slow, no speed control, desire for human narration).
  • Perceived gaps compared with competitors (lags behind Economist/Atlantic in UX and features).
Recent reviews
Solid review of trade policy but it fell short of some specifics. I would like to have a specific case that would provide a detailed look at a product like steel. This would help me understand the fallacies of the Trump Administration’s fracture Efforts.
by Ma*****, 2026-05-24

I subscribed to Foreign Affairs after finding their articles were useful, in depth analyses of timely questions. Usually pragmatic, rather than polemic. The app is easy to use and convenient.
by Ny*****, 2026-04-14

The experts, experts rely on.
by Vi*****, 2026-04-11
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