SpyTalk

Recommended by SpyTalk

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer offers incisive and thought-provoking analysis by James M. Dorsey of the geopolitics in a swath of land stretching from Africa's Atlantic coast across the Middle East and Central Asia to the borders of China

Russia's War on Democracy

By Olga Lautman

Newsletter covering Russia, Ukraine, Eastern, and Central Europe with a focus on Russia's intelligence operations to destabilize global democracies

Bob’s Newsletter

By Bob Bragg

Cybersecurity

Smart, uncluttered stuff on cybersecurity.

- SpyTalk

Truth About Threats

By Paul Cobaugh

National Security threats in plain talk and without political bias.

The Weekly Dish

By Andrew Sullivan

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - Orwell

Sinocism

By Bill Bishop

Get smarter about China

Sinocism is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in China. Founding Editor/Reporter Bill Bishop scans the Chinese press daily for stories beyond the headlines and delivers astute, well informed commentary on US-China relations.

- SpyTalk

PRESS RUN

By Eric Boehlert

Fearless media commentary

Diplomatic, by Laura Rozen

By Laura

Reporting on foreign policy, Washington, and the Biden administration.

The LatAm Journal

By Graciela Martin

Insights about the business and culture of Latin America's creative industries.

Truth and Consequences

By Michael A. Cohen

A no-holds-barred look at the absurdities, hypocrisies, and surreality of American politics

Michael A. Cohen never fails to deliver smart insights on current events with a sharp, biting edge.

- SpyTalk

Lucid

By Ruth Ben-Ghiat

A newsletter for big-picture thinking about threats to democracy around the world

Lucian Truscott Newsletter

By Lucian K. Truscott IV

I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, and the nation's descent into anti-democratic madness.

Understanding Intelligence and World Events

By Carl Ford

Helping people better understand intelligence and my take on world events

Duffel Blog

By Paul Szoldra

America’s Most Trusted Military News. “They’ve made a lot of fun of me and I’ve enjoyed every bit of it.”—Secretary of Defense Mattis

The Ruck

By Paul Szoldra

Your favorite national security digest