Geopolitics Through a Gen Z Lens
Foreign policy analysis and international relations commentary written by high school students, for high school students. We're bringing fresh, American perspectives to the most pressing global issues of our time.
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Foreign Policy, Redefined by Gen Z
We're a generation that sees the world differently. More skeptical of endless interventions. More focused on America's interests at home. More willing to question the status quo. This magazine exists to amplify those voices, the high school students who are thinking critically about America's role in the world and aren't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom.
Traditional foreign policy publications speak to policymakers, academics, and Washington insiders. But what about the generation that will inherit these decisions? We created this platform to give high school students a space to analyze, debate, and publish their perspectives on international relations, perspectives that often diverge from the foreign policy establishment.
Gen Z is more isolationist. More conservative in our approach to global engagement. More questioning of America's role as global policeman. These aren't weaknesses, they're informed viewpoints shaped by growing up in an era of forever wars, economic uncertainty, and shifting global power dynamics. We believe these voices matter and deserve a platform.
A New Generation's Perspective
Student-Led
Every article is written by high school students who are passionate about understanding how the world works. No professional analysts. No career diplomats. Just informed young voices.
Unapologetically American
We analyze foreign policy through an American lens, prioritizing U.S. interests and challenging the assumption that America must be involved everywhere, all the time.
Honest & Direct
We're not afraid to ask uncomfortable questions or challenge popular narratives. Our generation inherited the consequences of past foreign policy decisions—we have a right to scrutinize them.
Meet the Founder
Nicholai Lee
Founder & Editor
I'm a high school student who became fascinated with geopolitics because I wanted to understand why the world works the way it does. As I dove deeper into foreign policy discussions, I noticed something: Gen Z voices were almost completely absent from these conversations.
I started this magazine because I believe our generation has something important to say about America's role in the world. We're inheriting the consequences of decisions made decades ago, and we're approaching these issues with fresh eyes—less ideological baggage, more pragmatic thinking, and a healthy skepticism about America's endless global commitments.
This platform exists to showcase the analytical work of high school students who care about these issues. We may not have decades of experience, but we have sharp minds, diverse perspectives, and a stake in getting this right.
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We're always looking for thoughtful, well-researched analysis from high school students across the country. Whether you're passionate about China's rise, Middle East conflicts, trade policy, or America's defense strategy—we want to hear your perspective.
Our editorial team reviews every submission to ensure quality, accuracy, and strong argumentation. We're not looking for hot takes; we want substantive analysis that advances the conversation.