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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

The Nation Magazine's official Substack

Likely audience: political strategists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

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

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Economy in the 2000s & Before: working, making, apportioning, talking, taking, & more. What I know and can learn about it, & related things.

Likely audience: political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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 11 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

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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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Unmasking Russia publishes weekly news and analysis on Russian military operations, intelligence activities, and disinformation campaigns affecting NATO, the Baltics, and the US. The publication targets readers seeking…

Likely audience: International relations analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The publication features strategic analyses of Latin American geopolitics, US-China relations, and regional security challenges by R. Evan Ellis. It serves an audience interested in international relations, military…

Likely audience: International relations scholars

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

“All beings share a common world, but each creature has its own way of perceiving this world.” Montaigne

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Wajeeh Lion Podcast Daily Listener Newsletter briefs listeners on upcoming podcast episodes covering US-Iran relations, Middle East geopolitics, and military strategy. It is for listeners of the independent…

Likely audience: Geopolitical 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 35 days ago

From recent posts: John Spencer - War Scholar publishes opinion pieces and reports on military leadership, international law, terrorism, and aviation security. The publication features interviews with military figures and analysis of…

Likely audience: Military leaders and officers

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SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Developer publishes news articles and live blogs focused on U.S. politics, immigration enforcement, international relations, and military policy. It is intended for readers tracking Trump administration actions…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Public Historian & Civic Educator - Exploring the historical patterns, political developments, and civic questions shaping our lives today.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Trends in the News publishes political commentary and analysis focused on U.S. foreign policy, Iran war planning, military readiness, and domestic economic conditions. It is written for readers interested in…

Likely audience: geopolitics readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Lawyer, international affairs expert, and local activist in NH. I focus on rule of law, human rights, and economic governance. I have 30+ years of field experience across the Middle East and South Asia.

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

A daily blog on foreign policy and international affairs by Daniel Larison

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

A personal view of international relations, political science, and academia. Essays about research, teaching, and current events.

Likely audience: academic researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 9, 2026

From recent posts: L'insalata Geopolitica, curated by Benedetta Sabene, publishes a mix of geopolitical analysis and Italian cultural commentary. Content ranges from examinations of European right-wing politics and U.S. foreign policy to…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Paul Street Report publishes political commentary and critique focused on U.S. politics, labor rights, immigration policy, and foreign policy. Recent issues mix political analysis with cultural commentary, including…

Likely audience: Political activists

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