USA
+2
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.
China
+2
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.
G7
+1
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.
USA
+2
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.
Iran
+2
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.
Israel
+1
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.
China
+3
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine
+4
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.
USA
+2
Feb 15, 2026
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9 min read
Pacific Weekly #87
Takaichi and the LDP dominate elections, Marines set up a FARP on Tinian, and China conducted its annual Taiwan Working Conference.
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.
