The best Diplomacy newsletters

A sharp, opinionated newsletter analysing global politics, diplomacy and conflict, with a clear editorial stance rather than neutrality. Each issue unpacks a current event, such as shipping disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, US sanctions on the International Criminal Court or Iran's nuclear site preparations, to argue a position.

A thoughtful newsletter examining diplomacy beyond the state, focusing on Indigenous peoples, marginalised communities and unrecognised polities like Somaliland as diplomatic actors in their own right. Readers get essay-style analysis drawing on IR scholarship and the author's first-hand experience of representation work.

A newsletter and companion podcast by a former four-time British Ambassador, featuring interviews with senior diplomats and officials about leading and working in diplomacy. Readers get episode summaries with timestamps, short diplomatic news items, and a paid tier with extra guides and behind-the-scenes material.

Independent news reporting on the United Nations and other international organizations, covering humanitarian response, technology governance and international law. Readers get timely, event-driven coverage of developments in multilateral diplomacy.

The Geneva Policy Outlook publishes reports and editorials on the future of multilateral diplomacy, focusing on International Geneva and its links to hubs such as Addis Ababa. Readers get analysis of budget cuts, institutional adaptation and networked approaches to global governance.

A political analyst publishes transcripts, translated interviews and short commentary on Russian and European politics, diplomacy and conflict. Readers get access to primary-source statements from figures such as Putin, Vučić and Pozner, with brief framing from the author.

A English-language news and culture magazine covering Philippines-Japan relations, including diplomatic talks, bilateral anniversaries and features on Filipino and Japanese personalities. Readers get news reporting on government ties, community events and entertainment stories linking the two countries.

New Asia Currents covers art, science and civilisations with a focus on Asia, including reporting on exhibitions in Penang and regional diplomacy such as the Penang Peace Dialogue. Readers get news-style coverage of cultural and geopolitical events, with quotes from officials and artists.

Crisis.Zone publishes AI-generated geopolitical briefings on current conflicts and crises, with issues covering the US prosecution of Nicolás Maduro, Russia-Ukraine diplomacy, and China-Taiwan coast guard tensions. Readers get concise, sourced-sounding summaries of fast-moving news, though the excerpts are largely rehashed wire-service facts.

MUNprep publishes guides for Model United Nations delegates and educators, covering experiential learning, caucusing, resolution writing and Q&A tactics. It is largely a promotional resource that pairs general advice with links to its Delegate Handbook download.