mavivatan alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as mavivatan (maritime security, Black Sea geopolitics and World War II history). The closest matches are The Bulwark, I Fucking Love Australia and Real Scott Ritter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About mavivatan
Admiral (Ret) Cem Gürdeniz. Theorist and creator of the Bluehomeland doctrine
- maritime security
- Black Sea geopolitics
- World War II history
- Russia-Ukraine conflict
- 1The Bulwark1M subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, Catherine Rampell and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 2I Fucking Love Australia98K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Facts lead to knowledge. Opinions lead to ignorance. We swear a lot. Not affiliated with any political party.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 3Real Scott Ritter75K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Featuring original articles and videos, including episodes of Trump Watch, The Russia House and related content.
Likely audience: Humanitarian workers
1 shared topic
- 4Unmasking Russia30K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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
1 shared topic
- 5Pascal’s Substack (Neutrality Studies)28K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Pascal's Substack publishes weekly geopolitical analysis and AI-assisted summaries of international relations, focusing on topics like neutrality policy, states of emergency, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The…
Likely audience: International relations scholars
1 shared topic
- 6Oxford Geopolitica20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Oxford Geopolitica publishes in-depth analysis on international security, trade logistics, and climate diplomacy for a policy-focused audience, covering topics such as Japan's defense modernization, the Bab al-Mandab…
Likely audience: government officials
1 shared topic
- 7Think BRICS12K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
Explore BRICS & emerging markets with in-depth articles and videos on macroeconomics, geopolitics, tech & society. Unravel global forces & stay ahead.
Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts
1 shared topic
- 8Ukrainian Friend News9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Ukrainian Friend News is a news publication covering the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It publishes a mix of military updates, diplomatic analysis (including US-Russia energy deals and sanctions), and on-the-ground reporting…
Likely audience: Policy makers
1 shared topic
- 9James Holland9K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 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
1 shared topic
- 10Michael Hoffman's Revelation of the Method8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Columns by controversial revisionist historian Michael Hoffman for the advancement of knowledge in defiance of cancel culture.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 11The Message of the Markets7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: The Message of the Markets publishes recurring market-watch essays covering AI sector valuations and infrastructure financing, U.S. stock market technicals, Treasury and Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical risks…
Likely audience: Investors
1 shared topic
- 12ILDISERTORE7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
l'inevitabile generalmente non accade perché quel che succede è l'imprevedibile.
Likely audience: International relations scholars
1 shared topic
- 13History Never Ended6K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
History Never Ended is a Substack trying to make sense of the chaotic present by reaching back into the misremembered past.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 14The Peacemonger4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: The Peacemonger publishes in-depth articles and interviews on international conflicts, economic policy, and geopolitical strategy, specifically covering topics like the Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and…
Likely audience: International relations scholars
1 shared topic
- 15How to Slay a Dragon4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: How to Slay a Dragon publishes weekly Q&A sessions and analytical essays on Russia-Ukraine geopolitics, international sanctions, nuclear command systems, and European politics. It is written for readers tracking Russian…
Likely audience: Policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 16Voices from the Front3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Voices from the Front publishes a weekly mix of investigative articles and podcast episodes analyzing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, military strategy, and diplomatic developments. The content targets readers interested…
Likely audience: Military analysts
1 shared topic
- 17Active Measures3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Active Measures publishes opinion pieces and reviews on European security, Russian geopolitics, and historical film. The publication mixes hard policy analysis on the Ukraine conflict with cultural commentary on…
Likely audience: Security analysts
1 shared topic
- 18The Unplugged Traveler3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
From recent posts: The Unplugged Traveler publishes first-person essays on travel to Eastern Europe, blending cultural observations with geopolitical context. The publication mixes historical reflections on figures like Patton with…
Likely audience: Travel writers
1 shared topic
- 19The Monetary Skeptic 2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Likely audience: Defense analysts
1 shared topic
- 20The Collective Edge2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: The Collective Edge publishes articles on group dynamics, leadership, and organizational behavior, alongside book promotion and teaching resources. The content mixes historical essays, social psychology research, and…
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21Francesco Borgonovo2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026
From recent posts: Francesco Borgonovo publishes a weekly newsletter mixing literary criticism, Italian politics, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from World War II history to Elon Musk's film critiques. The content targets an…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 22
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific geopolitics and geoeconomics analyzed twice-weekly by a bestselling regional publication. Join practitioners and scholars across 130 countries and 6 continents in getting smarter faster…
Likely audience: policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 23
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
Me, China, America, the World, AI, Human Rights, International Relations
Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 24
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
Politics, Economics, and current Events
Likely audience: US Political Observers
1 shared topic
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