Browse newsletters about international relations

Turbulence Podcast | Substack

by Turbulence

Turbulence Podcast offers critical analysis of geopolitical chaos and global crises, making sense of a world in flux. Often focusing on the Middle East.

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.

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.

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.

BlingBling | Substack

by BlingBling

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Il Mattinale Europeo | David Carretta | Substack

by David Carretta

Daily EU news analysis and summary by David Carretta and Christian Spillmann. Delivers key European Union insights every weekday morning.

Ask Questions Later | Dan Perry | Substack

by Dan Perry

Dan Perry, former AP bureau chief, shares insights on current affairs, geopolitics, and international relations, championing sanity and the liberal order.

The Left Coast | James R Smith | Substack

by James R Smith

James R Smith's "The Left Coast" delivers fresh perspectives and unique insights, aiming to inform readers and build a community around shared interests.

Bismarck Brief | Samo Burja | Substack

by Samo Burja

Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief analyzes global technology, geopolitics, and industry. Through his Great Founder Theory, it examines key institutions and 'live players' shaping the world.

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.

Pledge for Canada / Engagement pour le Canada | Craig Scott | Substack

by Craig Scott

Pledge for Canada by Craig Scott offers nonpartisan discussions on Canadian politics and policy, fostering a resilient, independent nation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Africanist Perspective | Ken Opalo | Substack

by Ken Opalo

Georgetown Professor Ken Opalo dissects African political economy, international affairs, and culture with analysis grounded in history.

The 100 Days

by Matt Bivens, M.D.

The 100 Days by Matt Bivens, M.D. offers news & analysis on US politics, Russia, the war in Ukraine, history, and medical ethics.

Geneva Health Files | Priti Patnaik | Substack

by Priti Patnaik

Geneva Health Files delivers investigative, inter-disciplinary reporting by Priti Patnaik on global health power, politics, and policy from Geneva.

Sapan - the Southasia Peace Action Network

by Southasia Peace (Sapan)

Sapan is a coalition for peace, justice, democracy, human rights, and a visa-free Southasia. It publishes syndicated features on regionalism.

The Hundred | Marcel Dirsus | Substack

by Marcel Dirsus

The Hundred asks 3 experts to provide 100-word analyses on a single important question. It delivers concise, informed political insights from specialists, without long reads.

Anna Talks Ukraine | Anna Bowles | Substack

by Anna Bowles

London-based Anna Bowles shares personal dispatches from her volunteer work in war-torn Ukraine, detailing the country's struggle. Proceeds support those in need.

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.

The Blood-Rep | Tam Hussein | Substack

by Tam Hussein

Tam Hussein, a veteran investigative journalist, provides unparalleled on-the-ground analysis and exclusive insights drawn from his decade working in conflict zones.

Bridge India: An Indian diaspora think tank, based in London

Bridge India is an award-winning London-based non-profit think tank fostering nuanced discourse on Indian public policy and connecting its diaspora.

La Matinale Européenne | David Carretta | Substack

by David Carretta

David Carretta's La Matinale Européenne delivers daily in-depth analysis and a clear, reliable selection of essential EU news, helping readers understand Europe.

Most Favoured Nation

by Sam Lowe

Trade advisor Sam Lowe dissects how trade policy reshapes politics, markets, and power, offering early analysis on tariffs, sanctions, and market shifts.

Intelligence for the People | Roberto Iannuzzi | Substack

by Roberto Iannuzzi

Independent researcher Roberto Iannuzzi offers critical analysis on international politics, dissecting a multipolar world, Western decline, and democracy crises.

Geopolitical Dispatch | Substack

by Geopolitical Dispatch

Geopolitical Dispatch provides a daily intelligence brief for business leaders and investors. Written by former diplomats, it offers actionable insights on geopolitical shifts.

Between Us

by Nadav Eyal

Between Us by Nadav Eyal: deeply sourced analysis and reporting on Israel and the Middle East. Essential weekly columns.

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.

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.

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.

Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin

by Dr Y Nithiyanandam

Geospatial analysis by Dr Y Nithiyanandam on China's strategic developments in Tibet Autonomous Region and the India-China border.