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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

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

+2

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

+1

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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Ukraine

+2

Feb 19, 2026

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (February 16-19, 2026)

The third round of trilateral Ukraine negotiations conclude, the second round of Iran negotiations conclude, and Europe has approved sixteen SAFE loans.

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Ukraine

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Feb 16, 2026

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8 min read

Monday Morning Brief (February 12-16, 2026)

Vice President Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan, Secretary Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference, and trilateral Ukraine peace talks continue in Switzerland this week.

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