America Explained is a newsletter from Andrew Gawthorpe, an academic expert on U.S. politics and foreign policy and experienced media commentator. It’s a deep dive into Americana, focusing on U.S. politics, foreign policy and history - and the way they all tie together. The best way to see if you’d like it is to check out some articles, like these:
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I'm a historian and columnist whose Substack is called America Explained. It's about American history, politics and foreign policy - all tied together.