Browse newsletters about foreign policy

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.

Lawfare | Substack

by Lawfare

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FAO Journal of International Affairs | Editor | Substack

by Editor

A platform for Foreign Area Officers and military professionals to publish on geo-political issues, field experiences, and career development.

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.

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.

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.

Medea’s Substack

by Medea Benjamin

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SOAPBOX

by SOAPBOX

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

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.

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.

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