Browse newsletters about geopolitics

Stratechery

by Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson's Stratechery provides independent, acclaimed analysis of technology and media strategy, business, and societal impact.

Mauldin Economics

by John Mauldin

John Mauldin provides individual investors with institutional-grade investment strategies and global economic insights from his acclaimed financial writing.

Out Loud with Ahmed | Ahmed Eldin | Substack

by Ahmed Eldin

Ahmed Eldin's Out Loud delivers unfiltered interviews, video breakdowns, and essays, challenging silence on Palestine, power, and stories corporate media avoids.

Marat Khairullin Substack | Substack

by Marat Khairullin

Military correspondent Marat Khairullin reports from the SMO zone on war, life, and humanitarian efforts, backed by experience in global conflicts.

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.

ColonelRETJohn | ColonelRETJohn Mills | Substack

by ColonelRETJohn Mills

ColonelRETJohn provides unique perspectives on US national security. Written by Lt Mike Mills, it honors founder Colonel John Mills, former DoD cybersecurity director.

Israel Take 3 | Substack

by Israel Take 3

Israel Take 3 creates podcast documentaries that delve into the Jewish people's 2,000-year return to their homeland, guided by a former journalist and rabbi.

Notes from the End of the World | Joel Bowman | Substack

by Joel Bowman

Joel Bowman's "Notes from the End of the World" delivers sharp, independent commentary from Buenos Aires, dissecting global hypocrisy and challenging mainstream narratives.

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.

1914 Reader | Feyi Fawehinmi | Substack

by Feyi Fawehinmi

Feyi Fawehinmi's 1914 Reader explores Nigeria and Africa's pressing challenges, examining how global economic, technological, and geopolitical trends shape the continent.

Americas Migration Brief | Jordi Amaral | Substack

by Jordi Amaral

Jordi Amaral's Americas Migration Brief delivers weekly news and analysis on migration across the Americas and Caribbean, featuring original research.

Lazo Letters | Cristina Maza | Substack

by Cristina Maza

Lazo Letters is Lazo Magazine's weekly newsletter for travelers, immigrants, and multicultural individuals, using multi-media to highlight an interconnected world.

econVue | Lyric Hughes Hale | Substack

by Lyric Hughes Hale

Lyric Hughes Hale's econVue offers independent analysis of geoeconomic trends, tech, and China, with expert articles and The Hale Report podcast.

BlingBling | Substack

by BlingBling

Journalist BlingBling, a former China correspondent, offers weekly analysis on geopolitics, money, and Bitcoin, exploring their global impact.

Middle East Uncovered | Substack

by Middle East Uncovered

Middle East Uncovered provides clear-eyed analysis and grounded reporting on political, cultural, and societal shifts in the Middle East, challenging mainstream narratives.

The East is Read | Zichen Wang and Yuxuan Jia | Substack

by Zichen Wang and Yuxuan Jia

The East is Read translates, summarizes, and contextualizes Chinese articles, speeches, and policy documents from mainland sources. Run by Zichen Wang and Yuxuan Jia.

The Meridian Report | Steve | Substack

by Steve

The Meridian Report delivers finance insights from academic Steve, focusing on investing strategies sensitive to economic policy, geopolitics, and sector sentiment.

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.

Yaw's Brief: Guns, Trade, Cobalt & Africa Beyond Colonialism | Substack

by Yaw

Yaw dissects Africa's economic and political history to explain global wealth disparities. He links local narratives to global patterns, with a pragmatic, non-ideological analysis.

Cultural Perspective | Way Yuhl | Substack

by Way Yuhl

Way Yuhl analyzes global events through culture, history, and long-term patterns, offering structured insights into "why it's happening" and what comes next.

Project Save the World's Substack | Substack

by Project Save the World

Project Save the World features weekly forums and articles on global dangers (war, climate, pandemics, AI) and publishes Peace Magazine quarterly.

Everything Briefing | Jacob Redman | Substack

by Jacob Redman

Jacob Redman's Everything Briefing delivers a daily, wire-service style overview of global political, economic, and cultural developments.

NonZero Newsletter | Robert Wright | Substack

by Robert Wright

Robert Wright's NonZero Newsletter analyzes global politics, human nature, and tech's influence on critical challenges like climate change, seeking cooperative solutions.

Faridaily | Farida Rustamova | Substack

by Farida Rustamova

Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova provide exclusive, deeply-sourced analysis of Russia's regime, politics, and economy, straight from Moscow.

CJ Hopkins | Substack

by CJ Hopkins

Award-winning satirist CJ Hopkins offers fierce political commentary, dissecting official narratives and dystopian trends from an uncompromising, anti-authoritarian perspective.

The Palestine Chronicle | Substack

by The Palestine Chronicle

The Palestine Chronicle is an independent, EU-based non-profit dedicated to educating the public on human rights, national struggles, and democracy in Palestine.

Gothic Tales and Desert Revelations

by Victoria Dougherty

Victoria Dougherty shares essays on emotional exile, finding home across continents, and family secrets unearthed after moving to Doha, alongside original gothic fiction.

the spectacle | Deaglan O'Mulrooney | Substack

by Deaglan O'Mulrooney

Deaglan O'Mulrooney’s the spectacle offers world news and culture insights, spotlighting stories and perspectives ignored by mainstream Western media.

Clarity with Michael Oren | Substack

by Michael Oren

Former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren offers longform insights and reflections on Israel, the Jewish world, and Middle Eastern history.

Trying to Understand the World | Aurelien | Substack

by Aurelien

Aurelien, a former government professional with global experience, shares his reflections on world history and real-life dynamics, aiming to provide useful insights.

Ukraine's Arms Monitor | Olena Kryzhanivska | Substack

by Olena Kryzhanivska

Ukrainian defense analyst Olena Kryzhanivska monitors military transfers, drone warfare, and Russia's capabilities, offering insights on the evolving conflict.

The Military Reading Room - History, Strategy, and Insight | Substack

by The Military Reading Room

Retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officers Dave Gran and Phil Gentile offer insights into military history, strategy, and current events. Expect book reviews and tech analysis.

It's Noon In Israel | Amit Segal | Substack

by Amit Segal

Amit Segal, Israel’s leading journalist and chief political analyst for Channel 12 News, delivers daily essential news, insights, and commentary from Israel.

Haitian Hearts--Peoria to Port-au-Prince | john a carroll | Substack

by john a carroll

john a carroll's Haitian Hearts explores two decades of insights, comparing Peoria and Port-au-Prince through topics like health, corruption, and social issues.

What's Happening in China | PC | Substack

by PC

A weekly brief by a former Beijing resident, curating key news on Chinese politics, economy, society, and tech, enriched with street photography.

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.

Arcos | Max Bellona | Substack

by Max Bellona

Max Bellona's Arcos offers a clear, structured global news selection, three times weekly. Covers economy, geopolitics, technology, and international trends.

Weapons and Strategy | Stephen Bryen | Substack

by Stephen Bryen

Dr. Stephen Bryen's Weapons and Strategy offers objective, extensively researched insights on national and international security, covering critical global threats and policy.

Radical Media - by Maajid Nawaz | Substack

by Maajid Nawaz

Maajid Nawaz's Radical Media delivers critical political analysis, challenging corporatist narratives in a quest for truth and human dignity.

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.

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.

The People's Art of War | Substack

by People's Art of War

This newsletter dissects office politics with strategic insights and "real talk" from a military and corporate consultant, aiming to level the playing field.

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.

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.

Meryl’s CHAOS letter (Critical Health Analysis and OpinionS) | Meryl Nass | Substack

by Meryl Nass

Meryl Nass delivers critical health analysis and opinions to help readers understand the pandemic, the great reset, and the historical context of current events.

GeoPolitiQ | Ismaele | Substack

by Ismaele

Ismaele's GeoPolitiQ dissects geopolitics, fighting propaganda and political interests to bring truth to global events, with a special focus on the Middle East crisis.

ASIAN SCHOLAR | Sass Rogando Sasot | Sass Rogando Sasot (教萨丝） | Substack

by Sass Rogando Sasot (教萨丝）

Sass Rogando Sasot, an international relations scholar, offers insights into the South China Sea conflict, Philippine foreign policy, and Chinese political culture.

School of War Podcast | Substack

by School of War

Aaron MacLean's School of War podcast fills a gap in military and diplomatic history study with in-depth interviews featuring guests like Mike Pompeo.

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.

Burning Archive | Jeff Rich | Substack

by Jeff Rich

Historian Jeff Rich offers serious historical analysis and literary depth to explore deep global transformations, from empires to cultural and political shifts.