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Thursday Morning Brief (22-25 September 2025)

Sep 25, 2025

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16 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (22-25 September 2025)

The General Debate begins at the UN, Trump hardens his stance against Putin and Russia, and Iran vows to continue its nuclear program.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+5

Monday Morning Brief (18-22 September 2025)

Sep 22, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (18-22 September 2025)

The EU proposes a 19th Russian sanctions package, Iran suspends cooperation with the IAEA, and Trump wants Bagram Air Base back.

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

+4

Thursday Morning Brief (25-28 August 2025)

Aug 28, 2025

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11 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (25-28 August 2025)

Iranian and European nuclear negotiations fall short again, no talks are scheduled between Ukraine and Russia, and the EU confirmed the date for its annual State of the Union address.

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

+7

Monday Morning Brief (7-11 August 2025)

Aug 11, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (7-11 August 2025)

Trump brokers a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska this week, and Israel is preparing its final offensive into Gaza City.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+4

Thursday Morning Brief (4-7 August 2025)

Aug 7, 2025

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14 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (4-7 August 2025)

Poland's new president takes office, the U.S. Special Envoy met with Putin in Moscow, and Iran reinstated its Supreme National Defense Council.

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

+8

Thursday Morning Brief (30 June - 3 July 2025)

Jul 3, 2025

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14 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (30 June - 3 July 2025)

The EU's 18th sanction package on Russia stalls, the IAEA assesses Iran's nuclear program, and the U.S. and India pursue deeper defense cooperation.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+4

Monday Morning Brief (26-30 June 2025)

Jun 30, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (26-30 June 2025)

Russia to decrease defense spending, conflicting reports on the status of Iran's nuclear program continue, and the U.S. defense budget heads to a vote.

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

Israel

+11

Pacific Weekly #55

Jun 22, 2025

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12 min read

Pacific Weekly #55

Xi Jinping attends the second China-Central Asia Summit, the U.S. Army conducts Talisman Sabre 2025, and U.S. Navy assets depart the region.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+4

Thursday Morning Brief (16-19 June 2025)

Jun 19, 2025

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10 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (16-19 June 2025)

The Israel-Iran conflict rages on, Russia redeploys strategic aircraft, and Europe plans an energy overhaul.

Nick W
Nick W

Israel

+4

Monday Morning Brief (12-16 June 2025)

Jun 16, 2025

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12 min read

Monday Morning Brief (12-16 June 2025)

G7 leaders are meeting in Canada amid Israel's strikes on Iran.

Nick W
Nick W

Peru

+5

Thursday Morning Brief (26-29 May 2025)

May 29, 2025

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9 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (26-29 May 2025)

NATO pursues increasing member defense spending, China advances infrastructure projects in South America, and possible Israeli military action undermines U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Nick W
Nick W

Israel

+4

Thursday Morning Brief (19-22 May 2025)

May 22, 2025

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (19-22 May 2025)

U.S. Intelligence states Israel is planning strikes on Iran, the UK and EU reached a post-Brexit deal, and Trump announced plans for the "Golden Dome" initiative.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+5

Monday Morning Brief (24-28 April 2025)

Apr 28, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (24-28 April 2025)

India and Pakistan are on the brink of war, the U.S. pursues negotiations with Russia and Iran, and Trump and Zelenskyy met at the Vatican.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+6

Thursday Morning Brief (21-24 April 2025)

Apr 24, 2025

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14 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (21-24 April 2025)

Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire remain fractious, Russia ratified a strategic partnership with Iran, and the U.S. and the Philippines launched exercise Balikatan 25.

Nick W
Nick W

Ukraine

+5

Monday Morning Brief (17-21 April 2025)

Apr 21, 2025

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10 min read

Monday Morning Brief (17-21 April 2025)

Trump pursues negotiations with Iran, Russia-Ukraine talks slow, and the UN Security Council is set to meet this week.

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

USA

+3

Monday Morning Brief (10-13 April 2025)

Apr 14, 2025

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11 min read

Monday Morning Brief (10-13 April 2025)

The U.S. and Iran plan a second round of nuclear talks, the U.S. Envoy met with Putin, and SecDef is set to select "Golden Dome" options.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+4

Thursday Morning Brief (7-10 April 2025)

Apr 10, 2025

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13 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (7-10 April 2025)

Hegseth asserts America's influence over the Panama Canal, Trump offers 90 days of tariff relief, and the U.S. boosts its military posture in the Middle East ahead of Iran negotiations.

Nick W
Nick W

USA

+5

Thursday Morning Brief (31 March - 3 April 2025)

Apr 3, 2025

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11 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (31 March - 3 April 2025)

NATO Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels, Iran rejected formal negotiations with the United States, and China conducted a large-scale exercise around Taiwan.

Nick W
Nick W
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