Browse newsletters about national security

Sinocism

by Bill Bishop

Bill Bishop's Sinocism provides expert analysis, commentary, and curated links on China four times weekly for policymakers, investors, and journalists.

Ken Klippenstein

by Ken Klippenstein

KlipNews is an American news organization founded by Ken Klippenstein and William M. Arkin, dedicated to revealing what the national security state is actually up to and holding power accountable.

Rising Tide

by Helen Toner

Helen Toner provides intermittent thoughts on advanced AI systems, national security, and AI policy, sharing speculative ideas beyond her CSET research.

Spycraft 101

by Justin Black

Justin Black's Spycraft 101 unravels the world of espionage and intelligence, covering historical tradecraft and modern spy techniques.

MENADEFENSE ANALYSES | Akram Kharief MENADEFENSE | Substack

by Akram Kharief MENADEFENSE

Akram Kharief's MENADEFENSE ANALYSES offers in-depth reporting and insights on defense topics pertinent to the Middle East and North Africa.

Rogue Systems Recon | Andrew Tanner | Substack

by Andrew Tanner

Andrew Tanner analyzes global policy through a systems theory lens, focusing on the Ukraine war to identify strategic errors and inform new security institutions.

The Morris Doctrine

by Robert Morris

The Morris Doctrine by Robert Morris offers paid subscribers exclusive access to a community Discord, monthly events, a YouTube newscast, and live talks.

Post Strategy

by Judd Devermont

Judd Devermont's Post Strategy offers personal reflections on U.S. policy toward Africa, drawing on his experience as a top official under three presidents.

Buda Péter - Idő van | Buda Peter | Substack

by Buda Peter

Buda Péter provides strategic forecasts by examining national security, applied history, mentality, and religious studies, blending past insights with self-reflection.

The Military Reading Room - History, Strategy, and Insight | Substack

by The Military Reading Room

Retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officers Dave Gran and Phil Gentile offer insights into military history, strategy, and current events. Expect book reviews and tech analysis.

Lawfare | Substack

by Lawfare

Lawfare delivers non-partisan analysis of national security law and policy through articles, daily/weekly newsletters, podcasts, and livestreams.

Present Danger: China

by Present Danger: China

Present Danger: China offers political analysis exploring current challenges and issues related to China's global influence.

Seymour Hersh | Substack

by Seymour Hersh

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh shares his fearless reporting, challenging official narratives, and exposing truths in war and politics.

The Bureau

by Sam Cooper

Investigative journalist Sam Cooper offers exclusive analysis on great-power conflict, narco zones, and hostile statecraft, with award-winning insight.

Between Us

by Nadav Eyal

Between Us by Nadav Eyal: deeply sourced analysis and reporting on Israel and the Middle East. Essential weekly columns.

ChinaTalk | Jordan Schneider | Substack

by Jordan Schneider

Jordan Schneider's ChinaTalk offers non-partisan analysis on China and emerging technology for Silicon Valley and Washington, trusted by policymakers and business leaders.

TOP SECRET UMBRA

by John Schindler

Daily "YourINT SITREP" intelligence reports & exclusive political analysis from John Schindler's TOP SECRET UMBRA, covering sensitive topics.

FPRI Insights | Substack

by FPRI

A weekly newsletter from the Foreign Policy Research Institute, FPRI Insights offers expert analysis and commentary on critical US foreign policy and global affairs.

SpyTalk | Jeff Stein | Substack

by Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein's SpyTalk delivers specialized reporting and analysis on the U.S. intelligence community, foreign policy, and military operations from veteran experts.

Black Mountain Analysis | Substack

by Black Mountain Analysis

Black Mountain Analysis provides expert geopolitical, economic, and conflict analysis from military expert Mike Mihajlovic and international project leader Aleks.

ASIAN SCHOLAR | Sass Rogando Sasot | Sass Rogando Sasot (教萨丝） | Substack

by Sass Rogando Sasot (教萨丝）

Sass Rogando Sasot, an international relations scholar, offers insights into the South China Sea conflict, Philippine foreign policy, and Chinese political culture.

U.S. Department of State | StateDept | Substack

by StateDept

The official newsletter from the U.S. Department of State delivers insights, updates, and deep dives into Trump Administration foreign policy and diplomatic efforts.

CDR Salamander

by CDR Salamander

CDR Salamander explores naval and military strategy, discussing 'proactive lethality from the sea' and 'great power competition' in a distinctive, jargon-filled voice.

Legal AF's Substack

by Legal AF

Legal AF, led by renowned trial lawyer Michael Popok, delivers in-depth, entertaining analysis of breaking legal news, court documents, and interviews.

Top of the World News | Substack

by Top of the World News

Top of the World News provides independent Arctic intelligence, info, and analysis from experts in the High North, examining the region's shift into a global chessboard.

Jacob Kaarsbo

by Jacob Kaarsbo

Jacob Kaarsbo's newsletter fosters a community for readers to engage on shared interests and participate in discussions.

Foreign Office by Michael Weiss | Substack

by Foreign Office

Journalist Michael Weiss offers incisive analysis on international relations, foreign policy, and national security, dissecting global conflicts.

Lethal Minds

by Lethal Minds Journal

Lethal Minds is a monthly journal that fosters a community of shared interests by publishing member-submitted art, pictures, and written works.

The Secretary's SitRep

by Patrick J. Murphy

Patrick J. Murphy delivers The Secretary's SitRep, offering concise analysis on current events, geopolitics, and strategic developments.

PREVAIL by Greg Olear | Substack

by Greg Olear

Greg Olear’s PREVAIL delivers sharp analysis on politics, national security, and global corruption, covering the fight for democracy. Sundays feature poetry and literature.

Latin America Risk Report | Boz | Substack

by Boz

Political risk analyst Boz (James Bosworth) dissects Latin American politics, economics, and security, with two decades of emerging markets expertise.

Defense Tech and Acquisition | Pete Modigliani | Substack

by Pete Modigliani

Defense acquisition experts Pete Modigliani and Matt MacGregor offer weekly analysis of defense tech, budgets, and strategic initiatives for national security leaders.

Special Competitive Studies Project

by SCSP

SCSP recommends strategies to boost US competitiveness in AI & emerging tech, ensuring America wins the techno-economic competition by 2030.

Futura Doctrina | Mick Ryan | Substack

by Mick Ryan

Former Major General Mick Ryan draws on 35 years in the Australian Army and combat experience to analyze war, strategic competition, and future conflicts, including Ukraine.

ColonelRETJohn | ColonelRETJohn Mills | Substack

by ColonelRETJohn Mills

ColonelRETJohn provides unique perspectives on US national security. Written by Lt Mike Mills, it honors founder Colonel John Mills, former DoD cybersecurity director.

Weapons and Strategy | Stephen Bryen | Substack

by Stephen Bryen

Dr. Stephen Bryen's Weapons and Strategy offers objective, extensively researched insights on national and international security, covering critical global threats and policy.

Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou

by John Kiriakou

Get daily insights on national security, politics, and foreign affairs from John Kiriakou in Loud & Clear, featuring the 'DeProgram' series.

George’ Webb Task Force Orange Journal

by George Webb

George’ Webb Task Force Orange Journal by George Webb exposes state-sponsored corruption and espionage daily in politics.

Great Power | Molly McKew | Substack

by Molly McKew

Molly K. McKew's Great Power analyzes the new era of global competition, dissecting asymmetric warfare and authoritarian influence to empower democracies.

Duffel Blog

Duffel Blog provides satirical news and smart humor for the U.S. military and national security community, offering levity on serious topics.

Unsupervised Learning

Explore technology, machine learning, and AI with Unsupervised Learning. Insights into algorithms and data science principles.

Explores global espionage, political plots, and hidden agendas shaping international relations. Get specific insights into world affairs.

"National Security Daily" offers daily, expert analysis on critical global and domestic security challenges and strategic policy.