Who We Are
Intrigue Media is a US-based, internationally-focused media company best known for our flagship newsletter, “International Intrigue,” which is delivered to over 100k inboxes daily across government, corporate, academia, and beyond. We were founded by former diplomats and media experts who set out to help our audience make sense of an increasingly complex world of global affairs. We break down global news with clarity, apolitically, and a touch of wit.
Why We Do It
We can’t bear to slog through unintelligible foreign policy articles, soft power theories, or arcane details of trade policy any longer. Our readers trust our team of former diplomats because of their firsthand experience with robust research and writing detailed government briefs. We prioritize facts with clarity and precision over clickbait. We believe news should be accessible to all readers, no matter where they are in their careers or their level of global affairs expertise.
What We Do
International Intrigue is our flagship weekday newsletter, delivered to over 100K subscribers from around the world. It connects the dots and exposes the intersections of issues across global affairs, business, and technology.
Election Intrigue is delivered every Thursday, helping people contextualize how foreign policy impacts the US Election and how the election impacts the world.
Intrigue Events transforms the insights of International Intrigue and Election Intrigue into vibrant, engaging experiences where professionals connect, hear exclusive insights, and engage in dynamic discussions—all with a dash of humor. These events foster a sense of community by bringing together diverse, brilliant individuals to build lasting relationships, share knowledge, and collaborate on ideas that shape our global future.
Our History
- Early 2022 – International Intrigue turns daily, quickly gaining traction for its engaging, accessible style.
- 2022-2023 – Rapid audience growth globally among young professionals and government decision-makers. Subscribers rely on our newsletter for board meetings, client briefings, and more.
- Late 2023 – Raised ~$2M to scale and launch new business lines, making us one of the fastest-growing global affairs media start-ups.
Meet the Team
The only briefing designed by former diplomats
John
Former diplomat in Beijing and Shanghai. Mandarin speaker. Helen constantly says my jokes are ‘drier than dust’, but she’ll have to do better than that to stop me.
Helen
Former diplomat in Tel Aviv and Hong Kong. Better Mandarin speaker than John, who reminds me that just because I went to Harvard doesn’t mean I’m always right.
Jeremy
Former diplomat in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Lima. Spanish speaker. Awarded Peru’s Presidential Medal for Distinguished Service for… well, distinguished service.
Aine Stapleton
Growth and Revenue
Former child from New York who chased the warmth to Austin. If you’ve ever met me, I definitely grabbed your phone and signed you up for our newsletter because that’s my job. Once politely described as “very confident for her age.”
Valentina Calvi
Words
I survived not one, but two university degrees focused on international politics and economics. Exhilarated to be the brains behind our daily newsletter. Library-dweller and proud owner of too many books and not enough shelf space.
Taylor Gehrcke
Events
Former government, non-profit, and media leader known for turning chaos into well-produced events. With plans that have plans and an eye for perfection, there is no better feeling than a well-produced event.