Browse newsletters about world affairs

David Moscrop | Substack

by David Moscrop

David Moscrop offers weekly critical analysis on politics, economics, democracy, and culture, guiding readers to understand and navigate current events.

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.

Weight of the World | Tanja Maier | Substack

by Tanja Maier

Tanja Maier shares honest, personal takes on current events, politics, and the rise of authoritarianism, for those who feel the world's weight.

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.

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.

Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN

CNN delivers breaking news alerts and updates on politics, technology, health, and trending topics, keeping you informed on global events.

Explicativ | Marco Badea | Substack

by Marco Badea

Explicativ delivers clear, balanced explanatory journalism on social, economic, political, and climatic issues, helping readers understand a complex world.

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.

Paul Wells | Substack

by Paul Wells

Veteran political journalist Paul Wells provides analysis, context, and original reporting on Canadian politics, world affairs, and culture.

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.

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.

It's 9AM

by Chris Lowry

It's 9AM by Chris Lowry delivers consistent posts in the News category. Some editions feature a specific question or reflective thought.

The Floutist | Patrick Lawrence | Substack

by Patrick Lawrence

The Floutist by Patrick Lawrence provides independent analysis and commentary on world affairs, media, and culture, challenging mainstream narratives and censorship.

Lucid | Ruth Ben-Ghiat | Substack

by Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat offers big-picture analysis of authoritarianism and threats to democracy worldwide, providing solutions-oriented insights and fostering community.

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.

FactsHQ | Lisa Remillard | Substack

by Lisa Remillard

Journalist Lisa Remillard ('The News Girl') delivers unbiased news reports and summaries. She provides factual, independent insights on the news, cutting through noise.

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.

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.

The Fucking News | Jonathan Larsen | Substack

by Jonathan Larsen

Journalist Jonathan Larsen's The Fucking News offers rude, humorous, weekday commentary aggregating and contextualizing the day's news, cutting through the bullshit.

The New Books Network Newsletter | Substack

by New Books Network

This newsletter curates intriguing interviews from New Books Network's vast library of 25,000+ scholarly discussions, exploring academia and publishing.

Semafor

Semafor delivers news and updates on current events and general topics. Stay informed with this essential news newsletter.

The Wave

The Wave Podcasting offers expert production and mentorship for profit-driven creators. Led by Dudley Peacock, it helps build impactful legacies upholding traditional Western values.