Comment is Freed alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Comment is Freed (UK defence policy, Russia-Ukraine war and Chief of the Defence Staff tenure). The closest matches are Thinking about..., Stone Cold Truth with Roger Stone and Home & Away. 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

About Comment is Freed

Politics, policy analysis, and foreign affairs from Sam and Lawrence Freedman

Full profile
  1. 1
    Thinking about...454K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Opening the future by understanding the past.

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  2. 2

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    The most controversial and groundbreaking content from legendary political operative and cultural icon Roger Stone.

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    Home & Away34K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Weekly analysis of everything from the state of American democracy to the state of the world and U.S. foreign policy.

    Likely audience: Geopolitical observers

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Vicky Ward Investigates publishes in-depth nonfiction articles and interviews covering US politics, criminal justice, and geopolitical conflicts. The publication features book announcements, profiles of political…

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Your guide to understanding your world and the people who run it.

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Foreign Office by Michael Weiss publishes weekly news round-ups on the Russia-Ukraine war, covering diplomatic negotiations, military operations, and geopolitical developments. The publication targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Events in Ukraine11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers opinionated geopolitical analysis and military commentary focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, US foreign policy, and European security. It targets readers interested in hard-hitting…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Mark Fiore's Cartoon Update publishes weekly political satire and cartoons focusing on the Trump administration, immigration enforcement, and military infrastructure. The publication targets readers interested in sharp…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    The Duran8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Duran publishes weekly geopolitical analysis and podcast episodes focusing on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, US foreign policy, and European financial strategy. It targets an audience interested in international…

    Likely audience: geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    ROBIN’s Substack7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Robin's page includes politics, satire, short stories, fiction, reflections and poetry.

    Likely audience: International relations experts

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Russia Analyzed7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Insights and analysis on Russian foreign and security policy, the war against Ukraine and dynamics in the wider Eurasian region

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    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

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: The Best of BBC News Russian - in English publishes translated articles from BBC Russian covering conflict, politics, and security in the Russia-Ukraine war. The publication is intended for English speakers seeking…

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Fiorella Isabel3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Fiorella Isabel publishes a mix of geopolitical articles and podcast episodes focusing on international relations, U.S. foreign policy, and conflicts in Latin America, Russia, and Syria. The content targets readers…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    truthandbalance222K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    Pushing back against propaganda one piece at a time

    Likely audience: geopolitical commentators

    1 shared topic

  16. 16

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    Towers of Europa is exploring the dark corridors of politics, focusing on the Western far right, techno-oligarchy, and Russia’s war on Europe.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Swissvox publishes investigative reporting on Swiss political scandals, legal challenges, and social policy statistics. The publication covers defense industry fraud, 5G infrastructure disputes, social welfare data, and…

    Likely audience: Swiss defense industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg publishes political commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. foreign policy, and European security. The newsletter is for readers interested in geopolitical analysis of NATO, Putin's regime…

    Likely audience: foreign policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  19. 19

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 44 days ago

    Likely audience: EU policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    Weekly updates on UAV, Drones and tech in the defense industry

    Likely audience: Defense contractors

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

    Likely audience: Christian theologians

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    (Northern) European security issues, past and present, and other things that bother me

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    From a war zone in Ukraine to the streets of America.

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

Find every newsletter in this space

Search every post these newsletters publish, see who sponsors each one, and get alerted when a new one starts covering the same ground.

Search the index

7-day Pro trial · no card required