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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EU
+2
Jan 29, 2026
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11 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (January 26-29, 2026)
The EU and India reach a historic trade and security deal, NASA has fully prepped the Artemis II mission systems, and Trump threatens strikes on Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached.
Ukraine
+3
Jan 26, 2026
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11 min read
Monday Morning Brief (January 22-26, 2026)
The US will negotiate a deal framework for Greenland, the Pentagon released the 2026 NDS, and a Ukrainian, Russian, and American trilateral meeting convened in the UAE.
China
+2
Jan 25, 2026
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7 min read
Pacific Weekly #84
Japan dissolves its parliament, Tokyo and Manila sign a defense logistics agreement, and China has continued population decline.
USA
+3
Jan 22, 2026
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8 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (January 19-22, 2026)
Bulgaria is heading to snap elections after the president resigned, and a framework for Greenland has been organized by NATO Secretary General Rutte.
EU
+3
Jan 19, 2026
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11 min read
Monday Morning Brief (January 15-19, 2026)
Trump institutes tariffs on European allies due to their support for Greenland, Syria reaches a ceasefire with the Kurdish SDF, and the World Economic Forum convenes today.
USA
+4
Jan 18, 2026
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11 min read
Pacific Weekly #83
Canada and China form a strategic partnership, the US and Taiwan reach a historic trade deal, and the US approves military funding support for Taiwan and the Philippines.
USA
+3
Jan 15, 2026
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11 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (January 12-15, 2026)
Petro proposes reestablishing Gran Colombia, US officials meet with Danish and Greenland counterparts, and violent protests continue in Iran.
China
+2
Jan 11, 2026
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9 min read
Pacific Weekly #82
Xi and Lee meet in China, anti-United Front proposals in are introduced in Taiwan, and China bans dual-use exports to Japan.
Ukraine
+4
Jan 8, 2026
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10 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (January 5-8, 2026)
Ukraine gets security guarantees, Venezuela has a new president, and Iran's regime is planning contingencies in the face of protests.
Ukraine
+3
Jan 5, 2026
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17 min read
Monday Morning Brief (January 1-5, 2026)
U.S. forces capture Maduro from Venezuela, mass protests continue in Iran, and Zelenskyy appoints a new Chief of Staff.
China
+3
Jan 4, 2026
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10 min read
Pacific Weekly #81
China concludes an exercise around Taiwan, Japan proposes its FY budget, and South Korea's president arrives in Beijing.
China
+4
Jan 1, 2026
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11 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (December 29, 2025 - January 1, 2026)
China launches an exercise around Taiwan, Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshniks to Belarus, and massive protests continue in Iran.
Ukraine
+4
Dec 29, 2025
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12 min read
Monday Morning Brief (December 25-29, 2025)
Trump hosts Zelenskyy in Florida, the UK procures advanced artillery from Germany, and the NATO chief rejects an American-European separation.
USA
+1
Dec 28, 2025
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11 min read
Pacific Weekly #80
PLA wargames depicted near U.S. waters, a Chinese cargo ship armed with missiles, and an annual report on China is presented to Congress.
Ukraine
+2
Dec 25, 2025
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9 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (December 22-25, 2025)
Ukraine releases its revised peace terms, Russian issues contradictory rhetoric, and the Marines are looking for a new small drone system.
Ukraine
+5
Dec 22, 2025
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11 min read
Monday Morning Brief (December 18-22, 2025)
Putin holds an annual QA, Germany approves an ancillary defense expense, and the U.S. launches Operation Hawkeye.
