Great Transformations alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

From recent posts: The Secretary's SitRep publishes opinion pieces and policy analysis on national security, veterans affairs, and infrastructure reform for a business and political audience. Content ranges from historical economic…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

A newsletter on economics, geopolitics and history from Adam Tooze. More substantial than the twitter feed. More freewheeling than what you might read from me in FT, Foreign Policy, New Statesman.

Likely audience: Economic historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says "fuck" a lot.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays and interviews with Thomas Sowell focusing on tax policy, economic theory, and social statistics. Content ranges from data-driven analyses of poverty and presidential rankings to…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026

From recent posts: uTobian publishes essays on conspiracy theories, vaccine skepticism, and political analysis. The publication features a mix of data-driven arguments and cultural critiques.

Likely audience: dissident scholars

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackDaily · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: News Sidequest publishes a weekly feed of short-form articles, podcast summaries, and sci-fi stories covering diverse topics like science, history, and human interest. The publication targets readers seeking curated…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Human Progress publishes a mix of essays, podcast interviews, and a weekly 'Doomslayer' roundup covering topics like AI, economic history, and the philosophy of progress. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: policy makers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: CDR Salamander publishes weekly articles and interviews covering naval history, modern defense contracting, and current geopolitical conflicts. The publication mixes historical analysis of past naval battles with…

Likely audience: Military strategists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Kamil Kazani publishes a weekly newsletter mixing historical analysis, political commentary, and educational announcements. Content covers topics such as the Napoleonic Era, Chinese anti-corruption campaigns, and…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Free Markets, Free Minds, Free People - Covering The Greatest Political Experiment Of Our Time.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

I write about how we can sustain our humanity in a highly digital world.

Likely audience: Economics students

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Substacklast post Jun 13, 2026

From recent posts: Black Mountain Analysis publishes in-depth strategic analysis and historical case studies on military technology, doctrine, and specific conflicts, primarily targeting defense professionals and military historians. The…

Likely audience: Military analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Examining historical and modern wars and conflicts while discussing how they connect to other conflicts and historical events.

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The publication covers military history and geopolitics, with recent issues examining WWII operations (D-Day weather forecasting, Okinawa landings), colonial and wartime ethics (Orwell's 'A Hanging', death penalty…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

We are a community of pop-culture enthusiasts. Through our Youtube and Instagram, we give recommendations of our favourite movies, books, and everything we love.

Likely audience: Philosophy students

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Warfare, Past and Present

Likely audience: Military historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Hush-Kit Aviation publishes historical analysis, technical evaluations, and curated lists focused on military aviation from World War II through the Cold War era, primarily targeting enthusiasts and researchers…

Likely audience: Aviation historians

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

History Daily is a day-to-day account of events that shape our world on a particular date, written by Francis Chappell Black, author of the forthcoming book History Daily: 365 Fascinating Happenings

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features academic articles on medieval economic history, AI in academia, and degrowth theory, alongside editorials on the state of academic publishing. It targets scholars and researchers interested in…

Likely audience: Academic researchers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Risk & Progress publishes essays on economic history, technological disruption, and the definition of life for readers interested in long-term human progress and systemic change. The publication mixes analytical…

Likely audience: Economic historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Academic researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 24, 2026

Exploring, analyzing and investing on the outer fringes of the singularity

Likely audience: individual investors

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