Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Affiliated entity | ARCC
Management fees, part I fees	$ 121,181	$ 121,491	$ 118,537
Ares Management L.P
Interest expense	17,981	18,949	8,617
Consolidated Funds
Interest expense	$ 91,452	$ 78,819	$ 666,373