The American Interest speaks with the architect of the Magnitsky Act to learn why the latest sanctions on Russia have hit so much harder than past ones, and what they may presage for the future.

Walter’s increasingly busy schedule—and the pressure of a long overdue book manuscript—has forced him to take a step back from daily journalism—at least for now.

Senator Carl Levin talks to TAI about his legacy and current trends.

TAI was ahead of the game with our series of articles on race and class in America in 2012. Take a look, dear readers.

As the new site launches, a few words from the business side of the magazine.

In mid-April, American Interest publisher Charles Davidson spoke with Hermitage Capital co-founder and CEO William Browder about the ongoing impact of the Magnitsky Act, which he championed, amid the Ukraine crisis and the intensifying worldwide fight against financial corruption.

Vladimir Putin’s actions in Crimea indicate just how confident he is that he has the West over a barrel. And given how the Europeans are hesitating to impose targeted sanctions on Russia’s kleptocratic elite, his calculations may prove to be correct.