The Weekly Standard is an American political
magazine published 48 times per year. It made its debut on
September 17,
1995, and it is owned by
Rupert Murdoch's
News Corporation. It is viewed as a leading outlet of the influential
neoconservative movement. Its current editors are
William Kristol and
Fred Barnes[?].
The Standard has long been a passionate advocate for Israel. Recently, it has become known for its ardent support for war on Iraq.