Iran
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
+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
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.
USA
+5
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.
Ukraine
+10
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.
Ukraine
+4
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.
Ukraine
+9
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.
Ukraine
+7
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.
USA
+4
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.
USA
+7
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.
Ukraine
+7
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.
Ukraine
+8
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.
Ukraine
+4
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.
Israel
+5
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.
Ukraine
+4
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.