TFF • Transnational Foundation & Jan Oberg
TFF Transnational Foundation, TFF & Jan Oberg & OthersFor a global future that respects the UN norm that peace shall be established by peaceful means. Research-based public education and policy proposals continuously since 1986
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 434 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thetransnational.substack.comLatest Issues
Compasses, not maps: China is building a different type of AI
China is on the 'AI city' vanguard. Image: LinkedIn
By Jan Krikke
July 9, 2026
First published by Asia Times on July 6, 2026, here. The author is also on Substack.
◪
Every few months, another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) breakt...
TFF PressInfo # 787: Europe's Destructive Drift Towards a War Economy - We Need Possibility Explorers, Not Geopolitical Doomsayers
📌
From TFF Director Jan Oberg
Lund, Sweden - July 7, 2026
Dear friend,
NATO Summit takes place right now in Ankara, July 7-8, 2026. I continue to believe and argue that this anything-but-defensive alliance must be abolished...
NATO's armament is a direct threat to societal well-being. S-G Rutte must know it, but continues to deceive the public.
Collage @ Jan Oberg 2026
◪
Jan Oberg
Here is what S-G Rutte said yesterday, previewing the Ankara Summit, July 7-8:
“We will announce tens of billions in new contracts that will provide the crucial kit we need to deter and defend”, said...
PART II — Europe’s Destructive Drift Toward a War Economy
Are Europe’s Leaders Ignorant — Or Are They Lying?
No study has ever shown that military spending outperforms civilian investment.
🔸
Jan Oberg
PhD, TFF director
◪
Reminder of Part I
Part I demonstrated that military sp...
Part I: Are Europe’s Leaders Ignorant — Or Are They Lying?
Jan Oberg
TFF director, PhD
No study has ever shown that military spending outperforms civilian investment.
🔸
What Europe’s leaders say about rearmament and the economy
“Europe must build a strong defence industrial base —...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for TFF • Transnational Foundation & Jan Oberg.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 80 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Independent foundation established in 1986 in support of the UN Charter norm that peace shall be established by peaceful means. https://transnational.live
TFF, The Transnational Foundation, & Jan Oberg promote a new globally oriented peace and security thinking for peace by peaceful means. We're research-based for public education and have produced policy proposals continuously since 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for this newsletter?
You can find recent issues that have been published by this newsletter on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does this newsletter have?
To see how many people subscribe to this newsletter, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in this newsletter?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch this newsletter as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like this newsletter?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact this newsletter using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to this newsletter?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like this newsletter. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact this newsletter?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.