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Friends
Plan 1 out of 2: Friends
$96
billed once
$96 billed once
Don't miss any of our content and join in the debates. As a Friend, you get:
+ Access to all American Purpose articles, essays, interviews, and book reviews;
+ Francis Fukuyamaās weekly blog post;
+ Bard College historian Richard Aldousā weekly podcastāwith book authors you need to hear from;
+ Jeffrey Gedminās weekly members-only newsletter on politics, history, and music. Get previews of our content. Learn what those in the AP extended community are writing and planning.
Leaders' Circle
Plan 2 out of 2: Leaders' Circle
$120
billed once
$120 billed once
Come join our exclusive group. Leadersā Circle members get all Friends offerings, plus:
+ Meet the Masthead: Join exclusive bimonthly Zoom conversations with AP co-founder Francis Fukuyama, our editorial team, and leading intellectuals from our prestigious masthead. Share your ideas!
+ Occasional VIP Zoom discussions on breaking news hosted by editor-in-chief Jeffrey Gedmin with senior officials, legislators, and thought leaders;
+ Live in the DC area or planning a visit? Leadersā Circle members will be invited to exclusive in-person salons.
Friends
Plan 1 out of 2: Friends
$96
billed once
$96 billed once
Don't miss any of our content and join in the debates. As a Friend, you get:
+ Access to all American Purpose articles, essays, interviews, and book reviews;
+ Francis Fukuyamaās weekly blog post;
+ Bard College historian Richard Aldousā weekly podcastāwith book authors you need to hear from;
+ Jeffrey Gedminās weekly members-only newsletter on politics, history, and music. Get previews of our content. Learn what those in the AP extended community are writing and planning.
Leaders' Circle
Plan 2 out of 2: Leaders' Circle
$120
billed once
$120 billed once
Come join our exclusive group. Leadersā Circle members get all Friends offerings, plus:
+ Meet the Masthead: Join exclusive bimonthly Zoom conversations with AP co-founder Francis Fukuyama, our editorial team, and leading intellectuals from our prestigious masthead. Share your ideas!
+ Occasional VIP Zoom discussions on breaking news hosted by editor-in-chief Jeffrey Gedmin with senior officials, legislators, and thought leaders;
+ Live in the DC area or planning a visit? Leadersā Circle members will be invited to exclusive in-person salons.
Friends
Plan 1 out of 2: Friends
$9.50
billed once
$9.50 billed once
Don't miss any of our content and join in the debates. As a Friend, you get:
+ Access to all American Purpose articles, essays, interviews, and book reviews;
+ Francis Fukuyamaās weekly blog post;
+ Bard College historian Richard Aldousā weekly podcastāwith book authors you need to hear from;
+ Jeffrey Gedminās weekly members-only newsletter on politics, history, and music. Get previews of our content. Learn what those in the AP extended community are writing and planning.
Leaders' Circle
Plan 2 out of 2: Leaders' Circle
$12
billed once
$12 billed once
Come join our exclusive group. Leadersā Circle members get all Friends offerings, plus:
+ Meet the Masthead: Join exclusive bimonthly Zoom conversations with AP co-founder Francis Fukuyama, our editorial team, and leading intellectuals from our prestigious masthead. Share your ideas!
+ Occasional VIP Zoom discussions on breaking news hosted by editor-in-chief Jeffrey Gedmin with senior officials, legislators, and thought leaders;
+ Live in the DC area or planning a visit? Leadersā Circle members will be invited to exclusive in-person salons.
Friends
Plan 1 out of 2: Friends
$9.50
billed once
$9.50 billed once
Don't miss any of our content and join in the debates. As a Friend, you get:
+ Access to all American Purpose articles, essays, interviews, and book reviews;
+ Francis Fukuyamaās weekly blog post;
+ Bard College historian Richard Aldousā weekly podcastāwith book authors you need to hear from;
+ Jeffrey Gedminās weekly members-only newsletter on politics, history, and music. Get previews of our content. Learn what those in the AP extended community are writing and planning.
Leaders' Circle
Plan 2 out of 2: Leaders' Circle
$12
billed once
$12 billed once
Come join our exclusive group. Leadersā Circle members get all Friends offerings, plus:
+ Meet the Masthead: Join exclusive bimonthly Zoom conversations with AP co-founder Francis Fukuyama, our editorial team, and leading intellectuals from our prestigious masthead. Share your ideas!
+ Occasional VIP Zoom discussions on breaking news hosted by editor-in-chief Jeffrey Gedmin with senior officials, legislators, and thought leaders;
+ Live in the DC area or planning a visit? Leadersā Circle members will be invited to exclusive in-person salons.
Frequently asked Questions
Email. As the gifter, you will provide an email address for the recipient. As soon as the purchase is completed, an email with details of the gift membership (minus the price, of course) will be sent to the recipient's email address. If the membership plan you have selected contains physical benefits delivered by mail, you will be required to supply a delivery address for the recipient.
Gift memberships do not renew automatically, so you might like to put a reminder in your calendar if you would like to purchase the gift again. All payments for gift memberships are one-time payments.
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