Best Iranian Politics Newsletters in 2026

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Appointed Times publishes satirical and analytical essays on US foreign policy, specifically focusing on Iran, Israel-Palestine, and American soft power through the lens of history and theology. The publication targets…

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026

From recent posts: Iranshahr with Ali Ansari publishes in-depth essays analyzing Iranian politics, economics, and geopolitics, specifically focusing on the Islamic Republic, the IRGC, and diplomatic relations with the US and Israel. The…

Likely audience: International relations scholars

Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026

A Livre Ouvert, literally means an open book, but it also implies the promise of transparency and knowledge. If you are exhausted with Left or Right electoral politics & wish to explore different views on current…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

Substacklast post Apr 5, 2026

Welcome, This is a space to imagine other ways of being in relationship to each other and the planet. I write about how we got here, what other worlds are possible, and explore how we might get there.

Likely audience: Political scientists

Substacklast post Mar 9, 2026

Essays on sports, politics, and technology

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts