Browse newsletters about international relations

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.

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.

BlingBling | Substack

by BlingBling

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

Sudan War Monitor | Substack

by Sudan War Monitor

Sudan War Monitor provides analysis and investigations into Sudan's devastating conflict, documenting war crimes, the humanitarian crisis, and peace efforts.

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.

不明白播客’s Substack | Substack

by 不明白播客

不明白播客 delivers insights and updates from its podcast, providing a direct connection to its unique discussions and content.

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.

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.

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.

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.

China Translated | Robert Wu | Substack

by Robert Wu

Robert Wu's China Translated offers a personal weekly review of profound, under-reported events across China's economy, society, and narratives. He bridges the information gap between East and West, leveraging his unique cross-cultural, practical insights to prevent misunderstanding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spinelli - Visioni sull'Europa | Will Media | Substack

by Will Media

Will Media's 'Spinelli' newsletter from Brussels explains the EU and its citizens, simplifying complex European institutional topics and their concrete effects.

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.

Maddie (Books Behind Borders) | Substack

by Books Behind Borders

Maddie (Books Behind Borders) explores hidden historical narratives, dissecting truths behind news, politics, and current events to reveal stories history left behind.

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.

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.

Buda Péter - Idő van | Buda Peter | Substack

by Buda Peter

Buda Péter provides strategic forecasts by examining national security, applied history, mentality, and religious studies, blending past insights with self-reflection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Rod Martin Report | Rod D. Martin | Substack

by Rod D. Martin

Rod D. Martin provides daily analysis and actionable intelligence on geopolitics, economics, and advancing technology, all from a Christian worldview.

Barbershop Whispers....Russia (Adam A Blanco) | Substack

by Adam A Blanco

Adam A. Blanco provides geopolitical and business analysis on Russia for entrepreneurs and executives, leveraging two decades of in-country experience.

Researching Ukraine | Substack

by Researching Ukraine

Researching Ukraine delivers deep analysis on how the war in Ukraine is reshaping modern conflict, with a focus on drones, AI, and electronic warfare for unique 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.

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.

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.

Overwatch with 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 | 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡® | Substack

by 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡®

CommandEleven provides intelligence and consulting. It transforms conflict zone insights into actionable strategies for geopolitical and commercial domains.

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.

Carne Ross’s Substack | Substack

by Carne Ross

Carne Ross, a former diplomat and 'gentle anarchist', provides insider/outsider insights into world events, political systems, and anarchism's relevance to modern crises.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.