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Recommended by David Whitehouse

An independent publishing house of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid genres, helping authors position their work.

Jeff Mahoney

By "The Space Between the Trees"

Writing The Space Between the Trees, a book on child labour in Canada. Part memoir, part Indigenous history, part archival record. Giving voice to those silenced by systems of care.

Philosophy Daily

Writer of "geopolitics in our world" I write stories of politics,self help and philosphy . Follow and Subscribe for more

Alex’s Substack

By Alex Kolesnichenko

My personal Substack

The Marketer's Career

By Eric Woods

Helping marketers build rich professional and personal lives.

Phillip Ferraro

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Phil Ferraro offers practical, no-fear advice to help everyday people and small business owners protect what matters—from personal data to digital peace of mind.

OPFOR Journal

By Dan White

Documenting, analyzing, and anticipating the actions of America's adversaries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

China-Africa Security Radar

CASR is a platform for tracking and understanding China’s growing security footprint in Africa, with the aim of promoting collective reflection, critical dialogue, and informed engagement across policy, academic, and civil society spheres.

TradeWithHarshath

I'm a Finstack influencer and forex trading enthusiast, dedicated to sharing trading knowledge, strategies, and real-time signals. My goal? To help you navigate the markets with confidence and insight, while keeping things fresh and engaging!

This provides sharp and expert insights into share and FX trading, a valuable resource.

- David Whitehouse

Kai-nesian Macroeconomics

By Brian

I write about macroeconomics, geopolitics, commodities, and whatever catches my fancy.

Digital-Mark

Digital-Mark is about Cybersecurity, GRC and GDPR.

Kouprey

By The Kouprey Newsletter

Excellent work on Cambodia Red Cross

- David Whitehouse

Bipra’s Travel Stack

By Bipra Dey

The newsletter for people who want to explore travel destinations.

Fascinating insight into some off-track Indian travel destinations.

- David Whitehouse

Bill Browder

Africa Unbound

By Kim Chakanetsa

A weekly mix of African arts, culture, interviews and commentary.

Simple Stories

By Allen Kwon

Cinematic stories rooted in history, driven by philosophy, and lit with imagination. Occasionally, a personal glimpse from behind the scenes.

OrientExpress Marga Zambrana

By Orient Express by Marga Zambrana

Analysis and reporting on current affairs, from Turkey and the Middle East to China

World Politics

Hard-hitting analysis of the top stories across the globe

The Next Move

By Kasparov's Next Move

In-depth analysis of the shifting frontlines in the battle against authoritarianism and strategic insights on what to do next.

Muftah Magazine

By The Muftah Team

A biannual digital magazine that probes key issues of the metamodern.

Friends of USAID’s Substack

We're a small (but mighty!) team of former USAID staff here to win the fight for foreign aid. Because, turns out, no one wants Ebola.

earthlyeducation

Earthly aims to inspire action on the climate and ecological crisis through education, advocacy and research. Subscribe to join the Earthly movement. 🌿

Junotane Korea

Junotane Korea: Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Fiction.

Myanmar: The Exiled Reports

By Yan Naing Aung

The Exiled Lens offers frontline photojournalism and personal reflections from my journeys through conflict zones and borderlands, focusing on Myanmar's struggle for freedom and the human stories within it.

The Coffee Parliament | Thai Politics and Policy

By Ken Lohatepanont

What's brewing in Thai politics and beyond — with @kenlmathis

Elizabeth David-Barrett

Academic writing about state capture around the world.

Notes from the Edge

By John Matthews

John Matthews. Half-Jewish, half-Irish author of 24 books and journalist. International issues, with a strong focus on Israel-Palestine plus some books. I live in London with my family.

Nature briefs from Rhett Ayers Butler

By Rhett Ayers Butler's Substack

I'm the founder of Mongabay, a non-profit organization that covers issues at the intersection of people and nature via a global network of local reporters. I also write and take pictures.

The Economy of Community

By Daniel Wortel-London

An account for anyone interested in building the kind of economies that build strong communities, sustainable regions, inclusive societies, and free people.

BenefitHumanity

Ms. Moore Esq,. I support California Task Force Reparations. period! Have legal verify my USA approved intellectual property trademark.

Security Asia

By Rodney J Johnson

Enterprise-Grade, Full Spectrum Risk and Security Monitoring for Asia: Know more, make better decisions.

Very helpful news digest

- David Whitehouse

Post Strategy

By Judd Devermont

Thinking out loud about U.S. foreign policy toward Africa

Talk Smart

By Dr. Yulia Akisheva

A weekly guide with quick tips, real examples, and actionable tasks to help you master the art of public speaking and captivate any audience.

On Myanmar

On the mass uprising that threatens to topple Myanmar's military regime.

UnderReported China

By Sarah Cook

News and analysis on China: human rights, technology, and foreign influence

Important source of insights into Chinese transnational repression and forced labour.

- David Whitehouse

Carl Robinson

REWIRE

REWIRE Democracy is a newsletter and guidebook for civil society leaders, activists, and changemakers working to strengthen democracy, shift narratives, and drive social impact.

The Bureau Asia Vietnam & Southeast Asia

Engaging, informed, educational, entertaining, relevant content for you to discover more about Vietnam and Southeast Asia through features, video, social media and a podcast straight to your inbox!

Crypto Law Tactics & Observations

By Crypto Law Tactician

Working to carve a path through the regulatory minefield for crypto lawyers, founders, and investors.

Freelance Jobs UK

By Helen Coston

A weekly Wednesday round-up of up-to-date freelance jobs in the UK plus bonus content and new opportunities.

Great source !

- David Whitehouse

Jerry’s Substack

By Jerry Glazer

My personal Substack

New Thought Media Network

A Substack channel for New Thought Media Network and Rev Robert Brzezinski D.Div.

She said Xi said

By Lucy Hornby

Thoughts on China and places between

Zeteo

By Mehdi Hasan

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

With Gusto

By Adrian

Around the world travel tales intertwined by hope, heartbreak, & human connection. Buckle up, buttercup—it’s a wild ride.

The Sociology of...Everything

By Anna Akbari

Notice more to live better with sociologist and author Anna Akbari. It's like school. Only practical — and fun.

Sinica

By Kaiser Y Kuo

Podcasts, columns, and essays about current affairs in China

CTO at NCSC - Cyber Defence Analysis

By Ollie Whitehouse

A weekly newsletter by the CTO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre. Summarised cyber defence technical content to help operational blue and purple teams be informed and protect their estates and have awareness of wider going on.

Deconstructing Kremlin Propaganda

By Kimberly Keyes

Trying to tell the truth behind the disinformation that's being sent from the Kremlin in Russia in order to affect not only Ukraine but the internal affairs of other countries as well, such as the United States.

Writing in Upheaval

By Anya Achtenberg

I'm Anya Achtenberg, novelist, poet, teacher, and writer’s consultant. This newsletter holds my organic approach to writing craft with the power to counter historical amnesia.