Original research and commentary on Iraq, Syria and jihadist groups, including analysis of Islamic State documents and propaganda ecosystems. It also touches on medieval Latin and Arabic texts, with some posts behind a paywall.

Nadav Eyal's newsletter offers deeply sourced analysis of Israeli politics, the October 7 aftermath, and regional security, with weekly columns on election dynamics and intelligence failures. Readers get informed, opinionated context that cuts through the noise of daily Israeli and Middle East news.

Kyle Orton writes long-form analysis of terrorism, geopolitics and Middle East and Caucasus affairs, with substantial historical and source-critical depth. Readers get detailed essays on topics such as the Karabakh conflict, Armenian casualty figures and Iranian-linked threats to Britain.

Calibre Obscura publishes in-depth research on weapons used across the world, with a focus on the Middle East, including an interview with an anti-tank missile operator in Syria. Its issues combine technical detail, battlefield context and sourcing to explain how armed groups acquire, adapt and use their equipment.