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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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China

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Mar 1, 2026

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9 min read

Pacific Weekly #89

Tensions remain high in the South China Sea due to Chinese incursions, and the US begins two large-scale exercises in the region.

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Iran

Feb 28, 2026

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11 min read

Iran INFOSUM #1

The US and Israel have conducted joint strikes on Iranian military and governmental sites, with early reporting indicating Iranian retaliation and the likelihood of a protracted conflict.

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Russia

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Feb 26, 2026

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11 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (February 19-26, 2026)

Deployments to Middle East suggest impending military action against Iran, NATO launches various exercises and military activities (particularly in the Arctic), and the US cattle herd hits a 70-year low.

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China

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Feb 22, 2026

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11 min read

Pacific Weekly #88

Japan launches its first investment organized by the Trump and Takaichi trade agreement, and Xi Jinping makes a rare acknowledgment of purges.

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