Substacks recommended by Foreign Perspectives with Oliver Jia

Recommended by Foreign Perspectives with Oliver Jia

Perspectives on the Japanese and APAC market from a Japan based energy analyst and trader.

Andrew is a good friend and is one of the foremost energy experts in Japan. He also has some fascinating ancestry. His research and stories are always informative.

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Observing Japan

By Tobias Harris

News and views on Japan's politics

In-depth analysis on Japanese politics in English can be hard to find, but Tobias Harris is among the best.

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Noahpinion

By Noah Smith

Economics and other interesting stuff

One of the most interesting Substacks you'll ever read. Agree or disagree with him, Noah Smith deserves the attention he gets.

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Rational Policy

By Mike Coté

A historical perspective on policy, international affairs, and geopolitics.

The Fantastical Daybook of Vladislav Davidzon

Politics, culture, criticism, Ukraine and Russia, art, literature, war and poetic political gossip. The daybooks and adventures of an Eastern European-American aesthete, flâneur and dandy.

Vlad is one of the sharpest political thinkers I’ve met. His thoughts on the Ukrainian conflict and other topics are well worth reading.

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Drew Pavlou's Iceberg Journal

My Substack is about world politics. I advocate liberalism and oppose totalitarianism

A lifelong opponent of tyranny whose thoughts are worth reading.

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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

The safe space for dangerous ideas.

Josh is a seasoned radio presenter and TV show host who is having some of the most interesting conversations in the podcast space today.

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Mad World

By Ben Crew

Read weekly, comedic breakdowns of Mad Men episodes. Written by Mad Men obsessive Ben Crew, writer of the viral comedy script "Mad Men Returns"

Mandatory reading for any fan of Mad Men.

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Modern Erudite

By Dr Alaric Naudé

Topics on language, history and religion for the Modern Renaissance minded Lady or Gentleman.

A multilingual academic who does serious research on East Asian topics and more.

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