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USA

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Mar 16, 2026

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (March 12-16, 2026)

Operation Epic Fury continues as the US strikes Kharg Island, the EU may release oil reserves, and the US is employing AI models to improve border security and Kill Chain efficiency.

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China

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Mar 15, 2026

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9 min read

Pacific Weekly #90

The US and South Korea begin exercise Freedom Shield, while Chinese forces have exploited intelligence to harass Philippine naval vessels.

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G7

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Mar 12, 2026

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10 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (March 9-12, 2026)

Iran officially selects their new Supreme Leader as Operation Epic Fury continues, and the G7 meets in an emergency session to address a looming energy trade crisis.

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USA

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Mar 9, 2026

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17 min read

Monday Morning Brief (March 5-9, 2026)

Operation Epic Fury continues in Iran, the EU launches Operation Aspides, and Trump hosts the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit while reshaping DHS leadership.

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Iran

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Mar 5, 2026

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10 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (February 26 - March 5, 2026)

The Department of War issued a brief on the "First 100 Hours" of Operation Epic Fury, and the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan continues.

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Israel

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Mar 3, 2026

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12 min read

Iran INFOSUM #2

US and Israeli operations continue in Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei and more than 45 senior Iranian officials.

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