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
About Why It Matters
A newsletter about what's happening around the world and Why It Matters.
Full profile- 1McFaul'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
- 2PREVAIL 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
- 3How 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
- 4Thinking 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
- 5Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum 189K subscribers
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
- 6Fast 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
- 7Phillips’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
- 8John’s Substack102K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts
1 shared topic
- 9Useful 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
- 10Melanie 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
- 11Clandestine’s Newsletter45K subscribers
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
- 12Du 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
- 13Big 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
- 14Warrior Diplomacy Substack31K subscribers
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
- 15Channel 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
- 16Geopolitical Economy Report23K subscribers
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
- 17Geopolitical 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
- 18Anthony Davis' Substack20K subscribers
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
- 19The 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
- 20Conflicts Forum’s Substack18K subscribers
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
- 21Global 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
- 22Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou 17K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
National security, intelligence, foreign affairs, politics, and justice reform.
Likely audience: US political observers
1 shared topic
- 23The Rest of the World Report15K subscribers
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
- 24Cultural 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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