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Israel

+2

Feb 12, 2026

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11 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (February 9-12, 2026)

US and Iranian diplomats continue nuclear negotiations, the US Navy published new Fighting Instructions, and RTX was awarded five weapons procurement contracts.

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Russia

+3

Feb 9, 2026

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11 min read

Monday Morning Brief (February 5-9, 2026)

Trump continues to use executive orders to shape foreign policy, Trump suggests abandoning New START for a new framework, and Trump reinforces US access to Diego Garcia.

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China

+3

Feb 8, 2026

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9 min read

Pacific Weekly #86

Taiwan is modernizing its maritime sensor capabilities, Japan holds snap elections, and Russia formally supports China's claims on Taiwan.

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Ukraine

+4

Feb 5, 2026

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (February 2-5, 2026)

Trump announces a trade deal with India, the US is diplomatically engaged with Colombia and Cuba, and Ukraine peace talks continue today.

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USA

+1

Feb 2, 2026

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9 min read

Monday Morning Brief (January 29 - February 2, 2026)

Various defense contractors announce new procurement frameworks, and the likelihood of strikes against Iran grows.

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China

+2

Feb 1, 2026

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10 min read

Pacific Weekly #85

Japan commits to confronting China over Taiwan, Xi Jinping continues his purge of elites, and Taiwanese legislative opposition propose their own version of a special defense budget.

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