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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas P.M. Barnett’s Global Throughlines | Thomas PM Barnett | Substack

by Thomas PM Barnett

Thomas P.M. Barnett, PhD, dissects the geopolitical impact of climate change, demographics, and the global middle class, proposing a U.S. grand strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SOAPBOX

by SOAPBOX

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

Unbreaking News: Notes From the Other Side | Alexis Ludwig | Substack

by Alexis Ludwig

Former diplomat Alexis Ludwig delivers Unbreaking News, a multi-perspective, hype-free look at global events, sharing foreign service stories and cynical takes.

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.

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.

Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou

by John Kiriakou

Get daily insights on national security, politics, and foreign affairs from John Kiriakou in Loud & Clear, featuring the 'DeProgram' series.

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.

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.

Big Serge Thought

by Big Serge

In-depth military history and geopolitical analysis by Big Serge. Explore 20th-century conflicts, naval warfare, and strategic empires.

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.

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 Morris Doctrine

by Robert Morris

The Morris Doctrine by Robert Morris offers paid subscribers exclusive access to a community Discord, monthly events, a YouTube newscast, and live talks.

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.

WideFountain

by WideFountain

By an Indo-Pacific expert, Wide Fountain uses history to analyze regional problems, exposing the 'Ye-Xi Clique' in China to counter its influence.

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.

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.

Real Scott Ritter | Substack

by Scott Ritter

Former Marine and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter offers critical analysis on arms control, US-Russian relations, and nuclear disarmament.

Medea’s Substack

by Medea Benjamin

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TL;DRussia

by Sam Greene

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

Rogue Systems Recon | Andrew Tanner | Substack

by Andrew Tanner

Andrew Tanner analyzes global policy through a systems theory lens, focusing on the Ukraine war to identify strategic errors and inform new security institutions.

Knotty News

by The Eurasian Knot

Stay informed with Knotty News, a monthly newsletter from The Eurasian Knot covering political topics and insights.

Lawfare | Substack

by Lawfare

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

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.

History Does You

by Secretary of Defense Rock

Secretary of Defense Rock analyzes military strategy, civil-military relations, and historical events, offering nuanced insights into contemporary policy and global affairs.

Global Dispatches | Mark Leon Goldberg | Substack

by Mark Leon Goldberg

Mark Leon Goldberg's Global Dispatches delivers expert interviews on world politics and international affairs, practicing humanitarian journalism to cover overlooked global stories.

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.

McFaul's World | Michael McFaul | Substack

by Michael McFaul

Michael McFaul dissects international politics, great power competition, and the global struggle between democrats and autocrats, with a focus on the war in Ukraine.

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.

Beijing Channel | Yang Liu | Substack

by Yang Liu

Journalist Yang Liu shares insights on China's global interactions and works to bridge understanding gaps, drawing from his unique career experiences.

Glenn Diesen’s Substack

by Glenn Diesen

Professor Glenn Diesen, an expert in Russian foreign policy, provides insightful analysis on geopolitics, international relations, and the evolving global order.