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The Stratagem newsletter is our platform where young people can explore and challenge conventional thinking in international affairs. Through our newsletter, we help others make sense of the international events defining today's world. We know that international affairs has profound effects on everything from democracy to gas prices and grocery bills. We believe international affairs should be accessible to everyone—not just a select few.
The Brief
200 words · 5 stories · BLUF style
The Brief is Stratagem's short-form newsletter covering five international stories that major outlets are messing up or missing out on. Each Brief contains a Bottom-Line-Up-Front style headline, 100 words of pure facts, and 100 words of detailed analysis. Our writers describe international events with a level of nuance that reminds readers why global events matter to their everyday lives — drawing connections to emerging technologies, financial markets, violent conflicts, and environmental protection.
Deep Dive
1,800 words · weekly · longform analysis
Deep Dive is Stratagem's long-form newsletter publishing a weekly 1,800-word story with the history, context, strategy, and nuance needed to understand the events and people shaping today's world. Each Deep Dive contains a detailed TLDR, a summary of historical context, an explanation of recent developments, and a layered analysis tying international events to their impact on daily life. Deep Dive writers delve into undercovered issues while comprehensively explaining the complex forces shaping our world.
Our Signature
1,500 words · policy-forward · flagship
Signature is Stratagem's flagship publication, where our most talented writers construct 1,500-word interdisciplinary strategies to address global challenges. Each Signature story presents innovative policy recommendations built on a concise historical overview, an analysis of recent developments, and a rigorous strategy. These recommendations advance practical yet transformative alternatives to prevailing approaches in contemporary international affairs — each story unique, offering readers a diverse range of ideas and insights.
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