Frequently Asked Questions

NDU Library users have access to several popular online policy and news platforms. Access varies by publication and is as follows:

New York Times & Financial Times

The New York Times and Financial Times require NDU users to register for an account using their NDU email address. Once your account is activated, you can access the platform from any location or device. The signup process is simple and quick; just be sure to start from the following link:

• New York Times - account signup (must be re-authenticated once a year)
• Financial Times - account signup

The Diplomat, Economist, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy & Stratfor

The Economist, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and Stratfor require NDU users to authenticate using O365 credentials. You can access these platforms from the NDU Library website and by using the following NDU access links requiring authentication:

• The Diplomat (NDU)
• The Economist (NDU) The Economist does not offer institutional branding and prompts users to subscribe - even when we're authenticated. 
• Foreign Affairs (NDU)
• Foreign Policy (NDU)
• Stratfor (NDU)

Washington Post & The Wall Street Journal

NDU users can access Washington Post and Wall Street Journal content through Proquest's database. The following links enable searching within the specified publication.

• Washington Post Online (NDU via Proquest)
• The Wall Street Journal Online (NDU via Proquest)