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Questions about Harvard International Review

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When was the Harvard International Review founded?

The Harvard International Review was founded in 1979 by undergraduate students in the Harvard International Relations Council. It began as a monthly publication before switching to quarterly distribution.

Who publishes the Harvard International Review?

The Harvard International Review is published by the Harvard International Relations Council at Harvard University. It is run by undergraduate students.

How many presidents and prime ministers have contributed to the Harvard International Review?

More than forty presidents and prime ministers have written for or been interviewed by the Harvard International Review. The journal has also featured four UN Secretaries-General, four Nobel Economics Prize laureates, and seven Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

What is the readership of the Harvard International Review?

The Harvard International Review has a readership of over 200,000. The publication reaches its audience through both a print quarterly and a website with exclusive content and active blogs.

What topics does the Harvard International Review cover?

The Harvard International Review covers global developments in politics, economics, business, science, technology, and culture. Each issue features a quarterly cover topic, a section called the Global Notebook surveying international relations, outside perspectives, and interviews with global leaders.

Who are notable alumni of the Harvard International Review?

Notable alumni who served on the Harvard International Review staff include Ambassador Philip S. Kosnett, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, economist Erik Brynjolfsson, economist David Laibson, Simpsons writer Jeff Martin, and civil liberties advocate Marc Rotenberg, among others.