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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Authentic, commonsense straight talk about our politics and culture.

Likely audience: Cybersecurity professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Realpolitik assessments of foreign affairs - brief, ruthless, action-oriented.

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Aaron Mate publishes geopolitical analysis and conflict reporting focused on the Russia-Ukraine war. The content mixes hard news with historical policy reviews, targeting readers interested in international relations…

Likely audience: International relations analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Glenn Diesen's Substack publishes political analysis and profiles of academics like Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer alongside commentary on the Ukraine war and US foreign policy. The publication also features…

Likely audience: Book buyers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Trita Parsi publishes weekly geopolitical analysis and paid subscriber Q&A sessions focusing on Middle East conflicts, Israeli security doctrine, and US foreign policy. The content mixes original essays with live…

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Austin Scholar publishes weekly essays and interviews focused on education reform, AI in schools, and college admissions, primarily for parents, educators, and students. The content ranges from practical guides on…

Likely audience: educators

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SubstackDaily · last post 3 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Pekingnology publishes in-depth analysis on China's economic policy, legal system, and geopolitical strategy for an audience of investors, policymakers, and researchers. The publication mixes long-form essays on topics…

Likely audience: International relations scholars

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Exploring feminism, gender, and inequality in STEM academic spaces.

Likely audience: Higher education administrators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Podcasts, columns, and essays about current affairs in China

Likely audience: International relations scholars

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Belouga's Substack publishes educational articles on filmmaking, engineering, food science, conservation, and Indigenous studies. The content is designed for students and educators interested in creative and scientific…

Likely audience: Curriculum developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

China's tech and industrial policy: manufacturing, global supply chains, AI, clean tech, EVs, trade, economic competition.

Likely audience: International relations experts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

intelligence for the physical economy

Likely audience: Manufacturing executives

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SubstackDaily · last post 3 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

China's opinion page B

Likely audience: Government officials

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Insights on emerging strategies and innovative approaches to STEM technical and professional education, talent pipelines and workforce strategy—connecting industry, education, and policy to develop and support…

Likely audience: STEM educators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Foreign Office by Michael Weiss publishes weekly news round-ups on Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, including diplomatic negotiations, military intelligence, and technological disruptions like Starlink…

Likely audience: Policy makers

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SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: This publication delivers weekly geopolitical analysis and military strategy reports on conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Russia-Iran relations through articles and interviews with experts. The content is…

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackDaily · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Jack 'Quadzilla' Jones publishes a weekly newsletter focused on Israeli-Palestinian conflict coverage, including reports on settler violence, military policy, and human rights advocacy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes in-depth geopolitical analysis and essays on China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, covering topics such as US-China relations, maritime security, defense budgets, and PLA military operations.

Likely audience: Geopolitical researchers

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Substacklast post Jul 13, 2026

From recent posts: The Geek Way publishes weekly essays analyzing AI economics, enterprise adoption, and labor market dynamics for readers interested in the intersection of technology and business. The publication mixes opinion pieces…

Likely audience: Economists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Rising Tide Partners publishes weekly newsletters for hard tech founders and investors, blending hard science and infrastructure topics with entrepreneurship, leadership theory, and venture capital strategy. The content…

Likely audience: venture capitalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Aprende con Danio publishes science education projects, personal essays on animal cognition, and cancer research updates for a general audience. The publication mixes personal narratives about fieldwork and community…

Likely audience: Science educators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: This publication delivers weekly analysis on EU-China trade relations, German political crises, and emerging economic policies, targeting readers interested in geopolitical strategy and market dynamics.

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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