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+5

Monday Morning Brief (December 18-22, 2025)

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.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+3

Monday Morning Brief (November 27 - December 1, 2025)

Dec 1, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (November 27 - December 1, 2025)

A German strategic plan was leaked, Trump effectively shut down Venezuela's airspace, and Ukrainian diplomats met with Rubio in Florida.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+5

Monday Morning Brief (November 20-24, 2025)

Nov 24, 2025

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15 min read

Monday Morning Brief (November 20-24, 2025)

Western allies meet in Geneva to refine Ukraine peace terms, the G20 convenes in South Africa, and the U.S. now recognizes the Cartel de los Soles as an FTO.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+7

Monday Morning Brief (November 13-17, 2025)

Nov 17, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (November 13-17, 2025)

The U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, Trump hosted the C5, and Germany may bring back military conscription.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+5

Thursday Morning Brief (November 3-6, 2025)

Nov 6, 2025

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15 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (November 3-6, 2025)

The EU publishes its enlargement report, Trump weighs military options in Venezuela, and Germany pursues migration reform.

Nick W
Nick W

Israel

+6

Thursday Morning Brief (October 6-9, 2025)

Oct 9, 2025

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (October 6-9, 2025)

Possible escalation between the U.S. and Venezuela, Syria holds "elections," and Germany initiates major police reform related to Russian hybrid warfare.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+10

Thursday Morning Brief (1-4 September 2025)

Sep 4, 2025

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16 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (1-4 September 2025)

The Coalition of the Willing is meeting in Paris today, Iran proposes a return to the 2015 JCPOA, and the SCO members and partners convened in China.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+8

Monday Morning Brief (28 August - 1 September 2025)

Sep 1, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (28 August - 1 September 2025)

A Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continues to look unlikely, the U.S. continues to build its forces in the Caribbean, and Putin is on a long trip to China.

Nick W
Nick W

Mexico

+10

Thursday Morning Brief (18-21 August 2025)

Aug 21, 2025

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14 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (18-21 August 2025)

Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet, U.S. assets move into the Caribbean, and protests erupt as Israel enters Gaza City.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+9

Thursday Morning Brief (11-14 August 2025)

Aug 14, 2025

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10 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (11-14 August 2025)

Trump and Putin meet in Alaska tomorrow, the U.S. updated its Foreign Terrorist Organization list, and the E3 is planning sanctions on Iran.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+5

Monday Morning Brief (31 July - 4 August 2025)

Aug 4, 2025

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13 min read

Monday Morning Brief (31 July - 4 August 2025)

Trump's applied reciprocal tariffs, Germany approves a draft budget despite a growing deficit, and Boeing workers go on strike.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+7

Monday Morning Brief (24-28 July 2025)

Jul 28, 2025

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13 min read

Monday Morning Brief (24-28 July 2025)

Poland secures a military purchasing loan, the EU and U.S. reach a historic trade deal, and Iranian and European diplomats held nuclear talks in Turkey.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+7

Thursday Morning Brief (21-24 July 2025)

Jul 24, 2025

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12 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (21-24 July 2025)

Iran and European powers negotiate in Turkey, Ukraine and Russia attempt to reach a ceasefire, and Zelenskyy signs a bill into law which has led to widespread protests.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+5

Monday Morning Brief (17-21 July 2025)

Jul 21, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (17-21 July 2025)

The EU's 18th Russian sanctions package is adopted, Russia is recruiting more PMCs, and Germany and the UK sign a bilateral defense agreement.

Nick W
Nick W

China

+4

Thursday Morning Brief (7-10 July 2025)

Jul 10, 2025

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (7-10 July 2025)

Russian elites continue to perish under mysterious circumstances, a vote of no confidence in the EU Parliament, and a change in FTO designations to boost Syria's new government.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+9

Monday Morning Brief (3-7 July 2025)

Jul 7, 2025

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14 min read

Monday Morning Brief (3-7 July 2025)

Trump is organizing a potential ceasefire in Gaza, migration issues flare up in the EU, and the 17th BRICS Summit convened in Brazil.

Nick W
Nick W

Israel

+5

Thursday Morning Brief (23-26 June 2025)

Jun 26, 2025

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15 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (23-26 June 2025)

The U.S. pressures a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, NATO increases its defense spending requirements, and the U.S. tested its most advanced radar in Alaska.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+4

Monday Morning Brief (19-23 June 2025)

Jun 23, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (19-23 June 2025)

The U.S. launched precision strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, and peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine appear stalled.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+5

Monday Morning Brief (22-26 May 2025)

May 26, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (22-26 May 2025)

NATO assembles in Ohio, Russia and Iran negotiations stall, and Germany looks to reinstate compulsory military service.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+5

Monday Morning Brief (8-12 May 2025)

May 12, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (8-12 May 2025)

Hostilities between India and Pakistan continue, Russia and China sign a new strategic partnership, and Germany halts its extremist label of the AfD party.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+4

Monday Morning Brief (1-5 May 2025)

May 5, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (1-5 May 2025)

Germany’s intelligence service classifies the AfD as extremist, Waltz is out as Envoy and nominated for UN Ambassador, and India and Pakistan remain on the edge of conflict.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+7

Thursday Morning Brief (28 April - 1 May 2025)

May 1, 2025

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (28 April - 1 May 2025)

Russia proposes a 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine, Germany has a new coalition government-in-waiting, and the U.S. Marine Corps continues to develop its air defense capabilities.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+7

Thursday Morning Brief (14-17 April 2025)

Apr 17, 2025

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14 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (14-17 April 2025)

The U.S. proposes major budget cuts to foreign policy programs, the U.S. continues Iran nuclear negotiations, and Germany is on track to form its new government.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+4

Monday Morning Brief (6-10 March 2025)

Mar 10, 2025

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11 min read

Monday Morning Brief (6-10 March 2025)

Russia advances in Kursk, Europe commits to a historic rearmament, and Germany's political rivals are one step closer to a coalition. Plus more...

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+4

Monday Morning Brief (27 February - 3 March 2025)

Mar 3, 2025

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15 min read

Monday Morning Brief (27 February - 3 March 2025)

Trump kicks Zelenskyy out of the White House, Iran is growing its enriched uranium stockpile, and Germany's rival political parties are discussing a coalition. Plus more...

Nick W
Nick W
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