Le Monde Diplomatique’s trajectory

Abstract

Anchored in the history of intellectuals, the political history and the history of present time, this article analyses the development of Le Monde Diplomatique’s international editions, highlighting the role played by journalists and intellectuals in the definition of its editorial guideline. Founded in 1954, in Paris, by Hubert Beuve-Méry, Le Monde Diplomatique had its ideas spread across several countries – in February 2013, the magazine had more then 40 international editions (printed or only digital), an unique case in the international press. Throughout time, Le Monde Diplomatique had its style marked by politicized editorial guidelines, professedly anti-imperialist and anti-neoliberal.