Browse newsletters about foreign policy

Sinocism

by Bill Bishop

Bill Bishop's Sinocism provides expert analysis, commentary, and curated links on China four times weekly for policymakers, investors, and journalists.

Ken Klippenstein

by Ken Klippenstein

KlipNews is an American news organization founded by Ken Klippenstein and William M. Arkin, dedicated to revealing what the national security state is actually up to and holding power accountable.

The Nation's Substack

by Nation Magazine

This newsletter is published by The Nation, a historic print and digital magazine continuously published since 1865 by abolitionists.

The Beinart Notebook

by Peter Beinart

Peter Beinart analyzes U.S. foreign policy and Israel-Palestine, advocating for earned moral authority and Jewish safety via Palestinian equality. Expect sharp insights.

Foreign Exchanges

by Derek Davison

Derek Davison provides daily international news roundups with context and commentary, challenging conventional DC wisdom on US foreign policy and global events.

Statecraft

by Santi Ruiz

Statecraft interviews top political appointees and policy entrepreneurs about achieving specific policy goals, demystifying the "how-to" of governance and state capacity.

Throughline

by Jill Filipovic

Jill Filipovic provides feminist analysis on human rights, women's health, US politics, and international affairs, connecting global and domestic issues.

Polygraph

by Stephen Semler

Stephen Semler's Polygraph is a data-driven newsletter that analyzes and visualizes politics through a class lens, often featuring charts.

Bill Emmott's Global View

by Bill Emmott

Former Economist editor Bill Emmott delivers his global view, dissecting trends in Japan, Italy, Asia, Europe, and the US, plus insights on Ireland.

Interconnected

by Kevin Xu

Kevin Xu's Interconnected provides weekly, bilingual analysis of tech's builders, investors, and regulators. Insights often cited in major media.

Evan Ellis on Latin America and the Caribbean | R. Evan Ellis, PhD | Substack

by R. Evan Ellis, PhD

R. Evan Ellis, PhD, U.S. Army War College prof, analyzes Latin American affairs: strategic trends, transnational crime, and global power relations.

Fundația’s Substack

by Fundația Europeană Titulescu

Explore Romanian history, diplomacy & 20th-century politics with Fundația Europeană Titulescu. Updates on book launches, debates & exhibitions.

Medea’s Substack

by Medea Benjamin

Medea Benjamin critically analyzes U.S. foreign policy, focusing on Venezuela, Cuba, Gaza, and global human rights issues.

Post Strategy

by Judd Devermont

Judd Devermont's Post Strategy offers personal reflections on U.S. policy toward Africa, drawing on his experience as a top official under three presidents.

Tulsi T Gabbard

by Right Flank

Profiles Tulsi Gabbard, a combat veteran and US Director of National Intelligence. Details her principled stand against foreign wars, political elites, and 'wokeness'.

The Bismarck Cables

by The Bismarck Cables

Analyzes global political affairs through a succinct, realpolitik lens. It's ideology-free, dissecting power and offering policy proposals from an anonymous strategist.

Lawfare | Substack

by Lawfare

Lawfare delivers non-partisan analysis of national security law and policy through articles, daily/weekly newsletters, podcasts, and livestreams.

SOAPBOX

by SOAPBOX

In-depth analysis of China-EU economic and geopolitical relations, focusing on trade, exports, and policy shifts.

Pekingnology | Zichen Wang | Substack

by Zichen Wang

Edited by Zichen Wang, Pekingnology offers unique, Chinese mainland-based English insights and analysis for Western China-watchers, policy, media, and business.

Present Danger: China

by Present Danger: China

Present Danger: China offers political analysis exploring current challenges and issues related to China's global influence.

Seymour Hersh | Substack

by Seymour Hersh

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh shares his fearless reporting, challenging official narratives, and exposing truths in war and politics.

ChinaTalk | Jordan Schneider | Substack

by Jordan Schneider

Jordan Schneider's ChinaTalk offers non-partisan analysis on China and emerging technology for Silicon Valley and Washington, trusted by policymakers and business leaders.

Foreign Affair’s Newsletter | Foreign Affairs | Substack

by Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs offers rigorous geopolitical analysis and strategic foresight on global affairs. Readers get weekly analyses and timely briefs; paid subscribers access deeper intelligence.

Discourse Power | Tuvia Gering | Substack

by Tuvia Gering

Discourse Power translates China's leading voices on international affairs, examining their perspectives on China's global role and how it is perceived abroad.

Ryan Dawson's Anti-neocon Report

by Ryan Dawson

Ryan Dawson offers anti-neocon podcasts and reports, primarily supporting ANC, which is restricted from PayPal/Patreon because of 'thought crimes'.

Richard Medhurst’s Newsletter

by Richard Medhurst

Analysis of US politics, international relations, and the Middle East, focusing on Israel-Palestine, Iran, and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.

Geopolitics & Empire | Substack

by Geopolitics & Empire

Hrvoje Morić explores geopolitics through interviews with global thinkers. Known for breaking stories and facing deplatforming, he covers international relations and current events.

Jerusalem Journal | Avi Mayer | Substack

by Avi Mayer

Former Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Avi Mayer offers insights, analysis, and conversation on Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world.

La Déflagration | Pierre Alonso | Substack

by Pierre Alonso

From Kyiv, journalist Pierre Alonso's 'La Déflagration' offers an artisanal look at the war in Ukraine, exploring daily life and global impacts from an East-facing perspective.

FPRI Insights | Substack

by FPRI

A weekly newsletter from the Foreign Policy Research Institute, FPRI Insights offers expert analysis and commentary on critical US foreign policy and global affairs.

SpyTalk | Jeff Stein | Substack

by Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein's SpyTalk delivers specialized reporting and analysis on the U.S. intelligence community, foreign policy, and military operations from veteran experts.

The Cosmopolitan Globalist | Claire Berlinski | Substack

by Claire Berlinski

The Cosmopolitan Globalist offers genuinely global news and analysis from 68 writers worldwide, uniting on 18th-century Enlightenment ideals. Led by Claire Berlinski, it provides astute, non-partisan reporting to counter declining foreign news coverage and intellectual isolation.

The Debrief with Debra Shushan

by Debra Shushan

Debra Shushan hosts 'The Debrief,' a newsletter designed to connect readers and foster a community around shared interests.

Black Mountain Analysis | Substack

by Black Mountain Analysis

Black Mountain Analysis provides expert geopolitical, economic, and conflict analysis from military expert Mike Mihajlovic and international project leader Aleks.

TL;DRussia

by Sam Greene

TL;DRussia by Sam Greene offers concise insight & analysis on Russian politics, cutting through complexity for clear understanding.

World Affairs in Context with Lena Petrova | Substack

by Lena Petrova

Lena Petrova analyzes political economy, international relations, and geopolitics, focusing on multipolarity and Eurasian geopolitical affairs.

U.S. Department of State | StateDept | Substack

by StateDept

The official newsletter from the U.S. Department of State delivers insights, updates, and deep dives into Trump Administration foreign policy and diplomatic efforts.

The Duck of Minerva | Substack

by Duck of Minerva

The Duck of Minerva is a venerable, multi-authored academic blog exploring international affairs, foreign policy, and the discipline of International Relations.

Captain Tim world news about politics and the ongoing wars

by Captain Fransen Tim

Captain Fransen Tim delivers world news covering politics and ongoing wars, offering insights and analysis on global conflicts and their impact.

The German Review | Jörg Luyken | Substack

by Jörg Luyken

The German Review offers deep, informed analysis of German politics, society, and foreign policy, going beyond headlines to explain why things happen.

Sinification | Thomas des Garets Geddes | Substack

by Thomas des Garets Geddes

Sinification tracks, translates, and analyzes key debates shaping Chinese thought and policy, explaining the world as viewed by China's establishment intellectuals.

FPRI Baltic Initiative | FPRI Eurasia Program | Substack

by FPRI Eurasia Program

The FPRI Baltic Initiative provides monthly analysis and a newsletter by Dr. Indra Ekmanis covering defense, geopolitical issues, and events in the Baltic Sea region.

Council Estate Media | Substack

by Council Estate Media

Council Estate Media covers foreign policy and UK domestic issues in two newsletters, reflecting an ethical pivot on the Gaza genocide.

Eye on China | The Takshashila Institution | Substack

by The Takshashila Institution

The Takshashila Institution's Eye on China provides weekly analysis of Chinese defense, foreign policy, and tech, from an Indian interests perspective.

Decoded: Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond

by Viktor Kovalenko

Former Ukrainian journalist Viktor Kovalenko uncovers underreported facts and policies concerning Ukraine, Russia, Eastern Europe, and the post-Soviet space.

Ambassador at Large | Antony Stokes PhD LVO OBE | Substack

by Antony Stokes PhD LVO OBE

Antony Stokes, a former diplomat with 30 years experience, demystifies diplomacy, providing practical insights, tools, and career guidance for all professionals.

Jacob Kaarsbo

by Jacob Kaarsbo

Jacob Kaarsbo's newsletter fosters a community for readers to engage on shared interests and participate in discussions.

Dr. Yang's Journal

by 楊建利 Jianli (Doc) Yang

Dr. Yang's Journal by 楊建利 Jianli (Doc) Yang explores politics, human rights, and international relations, focusing on China, America, and AI.

Historias del mundo | Bruno Sgarzini | Substack

by Bruno Sgarzini

Bruno Sgarzini ofrece periodismo en profundidad sobre geopolítica. Cubre conflictos globales, el mundo distópico, y entrevista a expertos.

Il Partito | Simone Pieranni | Substack

by Simone Pieranni

Journalist Simone Pieranni analyzes the political, economic, and international issues of China and Asia, drawing on original language sources and expert interviews.