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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

A place for open minds and ideas that transcend partisan purity.

Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society.

Likely audience: Human rights activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

Likely audience: Foreign policy experts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Whatever intrigues me--these days the Russo-Ukraine War with regular departures

Likely audience: Policy makers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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 9 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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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 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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SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Channel 4 News publishes investigative reporting and news analysis on UK and international affairs, covering topics such as animal welfare, mental health, UK politics, and global conflicts. It is aimed at readers…

Likely audience: policy makers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Geopolitical Economy Report publishes critical analyses of US foreign policy, colonialism, and political corruption in English. It targets readers interested in international relations and critiques of American…

Likely audience: International relations scholars

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Geopolitical Dispatch publishes daily briefings on international conflicts, focusing on specific regional disputes like the Falklands Islands and the Middle East, while analyzing emerging technologies such as AI in…

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Conflicts Forum's Substack publishes weekly geopolitical analysis covering US foreign policy, the Ukraine conflict, and Israeli elections. The publication features articles on international relations, financial…

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackDaily · last post 9 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Cultural Perspective publishes political essays and historical analyses focused on U.S. politics under the Trump administration, China's foreign policy, and international relations. It is written for readers interested…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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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SubstackDaily · last post 13 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Views by Swedish author & journalist based in New York

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Likely audience: International relations analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Eyes Only with Wes O'Donnell publishes weekly security briefings and reported features on military technology, defense procurement, and geopolitical conflict. It is written for readers tracking NATO affairs, drone and…

Likely audience: Defense analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

international news, geopolitics, and world culture—discussing what the mainstream media won't. join 8000+ engaged and informed spectators.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Biblical and Constitutional Governance

Likely audience: Christians

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