Babur’s Newsletter alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Babur’s Newsletter (Middle East conflict, US foreign policy and Iranian politics). The closest matches are The Rest of the World Report, Benny Morris's Corner and nasser kandil. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    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

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    History and Current Affairs in the Middle East

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    2 shared topics

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    nasser kandil6K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers daily geopolitical analysis and news focused on the Middle East, covering regional conflicts, US foreign policy, and the intersection of technology with propaganda. The content is primarily…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical researchers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    Political Commentator

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    A "failed" musician who thinks too much, doing his best to imitate Cassandra of Troy...

    Likely audience: Anti-Zionist activists

    2 shared topics

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    Drop Site News817K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Drop Site News publishes breaking news, conflict reporting, and political investigations covering active wars in Yemen, Sudan, Gaza, and India alongside domestic U.S. politics. The publication targets readers seeking…

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Thinking about...454K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Opening the future by understanding the past.

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Chris Hedges Report203K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society.

    Likely audience: Human rights activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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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    Phillips’s Newsletter123K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    John’s Substack102K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: Chris Murphy's Substack publishes opinion pieces and policy analysis on U.S. foreign policy, labor economics, and AI safety. The content targets a politically engaged audience interested in congressional oversight…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    News Items46K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: News Items publishes a rotating mix of hard news, podcast summaries, and aggregated reports covering geopolitics, AI infrastructure, public health emergencies, and financial markets. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Useful Idiots 46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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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    McFaul's World 44K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: McFaul's World publishes foreign policy analysis from a U.S. perspective, focusing on democracy promotion, authoritarian regimes, and U.S.-Russia/China relations. Recent issues cover the decline of American…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    1 shared topic

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    The Leah Files39K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Leah Files publishes weekly investigative reports on U.S. foreign policy, domestic politics, and institutional misconduct such as campus sexual assault cases. The publication mixes hard news analysis with financial…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Radical Media publishes opinion pieces, geopolitical analysis, and interviews on topics including US politics, Middle East conflicts, and AI regulation. The publication features a mix of long-form articles and podcast…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    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 24 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 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Channel 4 News publishes investigative reporting and news analysis on UK and international affairs, covering topics such as animal welfare, mental health, UK politics, and global conflicts. It is aimed at readers…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Foreign Exchanges29K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Foreign Exchanges publishes a 'World roundup' series that pairs daily historical event retrospectives with brief reports on current geopolitics. Recent issues cover topics ranging from medieval battles and Ottoman…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey publishes in-depth geopolitical analysis on the Middle East, including articles on regime change, Israeli military culture, and US-Iran relations alongside podcast episodes…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    1 shared topic

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    Unaligned24K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    A place for open minds and ideas that transcend partisan purity.

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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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