Newsletters like Why It Matters

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Why It Matters (International sanctions, US-Russia relations and Russia-Ukraine relations). The closest matches are McFaul's World , PREVAIL by Greg Olear and How to Slay a Dragon. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    McFaul's World 44K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: McFaul's World publishes opinionated geopolitical analysis and book reflections from a former US diplomat, focusing on US foreign policy, the Ukraine war, and relations with China and Russia. The content is primarily…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    2 shared topics

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    PREVAIL by Greg Olear41K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    PREVAIL is a regular column about politics, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, the fight for democracy—and, on Sundays, poetry and literature.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    How to Slay a Dragon4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: How to Slay a Dragon publishes weekly Q&A sessions and analytical essays on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, geopolitics, and sanctions policy. The publication targets readers interested in cybersecurity, international…

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Thinking about...454K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Opening the future by understanding the past.

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

    Likely audience: Foreign policy experts

    1 shared topic

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    Fast Forward178K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    An irreverent look at the news and events of the week

    Likely audience: Sports fans

    1 shared topic

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    Phillips’s Newsletter123K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Whatever intrigues me--these days the Russo-Ukraine War with regular departures

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    John’s Substack102K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Useful Idiots 46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Useful Idiots publishes unpaywalled interviews and political commentary on the Israel-Gaza conflict, US foreign policy, and Israeli politics. The publication features geopolitical analysts, activists, and journalists…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Melanie Phillips46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Melanie Phillips publishes opinion pieces and podcast promotions analyzing US foreign policy, Brexit, and the Israel-Hamas conflict through a lens that emphasizes Jewish historical foundations and critiques progressive…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Clandestine's Newsletter publishes speculative geopolitical articles and conspiracy theories focusing on US foreign policy, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and energy relations. The content targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Du Mez CONNECTIONS37K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Du Mez CONNECTIONS publishes essays on Christian theology, politics, and book promotion, including reviews of works on extremism and adoption, alongside updates on author events and local church responses to immigration…

    Likely audience: Event attendees

    1 shared topic

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    Big Serge Thought37K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 26, 2026

    From recent posts: Big Serge Thought publishes long-form historical analysis and military strategy on topics such as World War II, the Israel-Iran conflict, and Japanese naval operations. The publication is intended for readers interested…

    Likely audience: Military analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    A Substack on world affairs from one of the foremost military practitioners, geopolitical experts, and American diplomats of this generation.

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Channel 4 News29K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Channel 4 News publishes weekly reports on UK and international current events, including mental health policy, election results, and foreign relations. The publication covers diverse formats such as in-depth analysis…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Geopolitical Economy Report publishes critical analyses of US foreign policy, colonialism, and political corruption in English. It targets readers interested in international relations and critiques of American…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    1 shared topic

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    Geopolitical Dispatch22K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Geopolitical Dispatch publishes daily briefings on international conflicts, focusing on specific regional disputes like the Falklands Islands and the Middle East, while analyzing emerging technologies such as AI in…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Anthony Davis' Substack publishes geopolitical analysis on US-Russia relations and sanctions policy. The content focuses on Donald Trump's diplomatic actions regarding the Ukraine conflict.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    The Gene Pool20K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gene Pool publishes a weekly mix of political commentary, satire, and short-form journalism targeting an engaged American audience interested in current events and media criticism. Content ranges from analysis of…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Conflicts Forum's Substack publishes weekly geopolitical analysis covering US foreign policy, the Ukraine conflict, and Israeli elections. The publication features articles on international relations, financial…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Global Dispatches18K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Global Dispatches publishes articles and podcast episodes covering international diplomacy, global health security, and human rights issues. The publication targets readers interested in current events regarding the…

    Likely audience: International relations professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    National security, intelligence, foreign affairs, politics, and justice reform.

    Likely audience: US political observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: The Rest of the World Report publishes daily morning and evening editions of breaking international news alongside occasional historical retrospectives and feature stories. It targets readers seeking real-time coverage…

    Likely audience: International relations analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Cultural Perspective14K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Cultural Perspective publishes opinion pieces on US foreign policy, international relations, and domestic constitutional law, specifically targeting readers interested in geopolitical strategy and legal challenges to…

    Likely audience: Policy researchers

    1 shared topic

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