A sharp, opinionated newsletter analysing global politics, diplomacy and conflict, with a clear editorial stance rather than neutrality. Each issue unpacks a current event, such as shipping disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, US sanctions on the International Criminal Court or Iran's nuclear site preparations, to argue a position.
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Adam Tooze's newsletter curates and comments on daily links across economics, geopolitics and economic history, from tariffs and inflation to the AI boom's effect on the US current account. Each issue pairs current macro and market items with historical and intellectual-history threads and an art image.
Sinification presents Chinese-language perspectives on trade, economics and foreign policy, using translated excerpts, expert commentary and live conversations. Readers get analysis of how Chinese scholars and commentators view issues such as EU-China trade tensions, global imbalances and China's relations with Brazil.
Kyle Orton writes long-form analysis of terrorism, geopolitics and Middle East and Caucasus affairs, with substantial historical and source-critical depth. Readers get detailed essays on topics such as the Karabakh conflict, Armenian casualty figures and Iranian-linked threats to Britain.
Sinocism delivers a near-daily briefing on Chinese politics, economy, trade, technology and foreign policy, with curated items from official and Chinese-language sources plus commentary. It also includes a companion podcast (Sharp China) discussing export controls, GDP data and Party meetings.
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