The best International Law 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.

Independent journalist Jonathan Cook writes reader-supported opinion pieces that challenge mainstream framing, here focusing on Israel and Palestine, international law, and Western political influence. Readers get a polemical, argument-driven take that sets out a clear position on contested political questions.

Writer and academic Parvati Nair's newsletter covers migration, refugee rights and related political commentary, often through essays and interviews with scholars. Readers get analysis of asylum policy, international refugee law and the human consequences of displacement.

A polemical decolonisation blog arguing that the 1707 Acts of Union were an annexation of Scotland by England, using historical treaties, diplomatic records and the Treason Act 1708 as evidence. Recent issues extend the case to Scotland's military occupation and to French and other European diplomatic practice.

Almost is a news and commentary newsletter focused on the Middle East, Gaza, Lebanon and media accountability, written from a clearly stated point of view. Readers get reported summaries of political developments alongside editorial reflection on the responsibilities of journalism and the public.

Law students at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg produce short podcast episodes examining legal issues as they appear in media and society. Episodes cover topics such as ecocide and international criminal law, online sexual violence communities, and gender bias in rape cases.

Essays by Hasbullah Shafi'iy that link Christian theology, Western political thought and the Crusades to present-day Judaism and Zionism, and offer his views on Islamic jurisprudence, the Gaza war and international courts. The writing states the author's personal arguments openly and invites critique, but it relies largely on speculative chains of reasoning rather than sourced evidence.

Conflict Journal is a news-style newsletter covering global conflicts, with recent issues focused on the US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, the fragile Gaza ceasefire, and the anniversary of the 7 October attacks. Readers get a roundup of developments largely built from statements, wire reports and quotes from other outlets.

A academic's newsletter announcing book chapters, journal articles and media pieces on climate futures, international environmental law and fossil fuel politics. Its issues are mostly promotional announcements of the author's publications with brief abstracts and links.