NATO
USA
+3
Dec 11, 2025
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16 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (December 8-11, 2025)
The 2026 NDAA passes in the House, Zelenskyy meets E3 leaders in London, and Representative Massie introduces legislation for the U.S. to leave NATO.
USA
+3
Dec 8, 2025
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14 min read
Monday Morning Brief (December 4-8, 2025)
The White House publishes a new National Security Strategy, the Pentagon has demanded Europe take a bigger security role, and Moldova and Transnistria are planning their reintegration.
Ukraine
+4
Dec 4, 2025
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16 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (December 1-4, 2025)
Various Ukraine peace talks failed to yield a breakthrough, the NATO Foreign Ministers met in Belgium, and Georgia has demanded Russia recognize Tbilisi's sovereignty over breakaway regions.
Ukraine
+5
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.
USA
+5
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.
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.
UAE
+6
Sep 18, 2025
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12 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (15-18 September 2025)
Senior Kremlin officials suggest NATO is at war with Russia, the U.S. carried out another strike on a narco boat, and Arab and Islamic nations held an extraordinary summit regarding Israel.
USA
+5
Sep 15, 2025
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13 min read
Monday Morning Brief (11-15 September 2025)
NATO launches a new "activity" following Russian drone incursions, London experiences record-breaking nationalist protests, and AUKUS gets a major boost through a submarine shipyard deal.
Ukraine
+8
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.
Ukraine
+7
Aug 25, 2025
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14 min read
Monday Morning Brief (21-25 August 2025)
The director of the DIA was fired, Russian and Ukrainian diplomacy is at a standstill, and Israel has begun its offensive into Gaza City.
Mexico
+10
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.
Mexico
+7
Aug 18, 2025
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10 min read
Monday Morning Brief (14-18 August 2025)
Trump is meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders today, anti-cartel operations expand, and two Senators traveled to South Korea and Japan to expand American shipbuilding.
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.
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.
Ukraine
+6
Jul 17, 2025
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12 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (14-17 July 2025)
The EU fails to pass the 18th sanctions package on Russia, Moscow is losing influence in the Caucasus, and Trump demands peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine
+5
Jul 14, 2025
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14 min read
Monday Morning Brief (10-14 July 2025)
Trump resumes military aid to Ukraine via NATO purchases, Taiwan continues exercise Han Kuang, and the FY26 NDAA moves forward in the Senate.
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
+5
Jun 2, 2025
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9 min read
Monday Morning Brief (29 May - 1 June 2025)
Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks in Turkey, Trump proceeds on his Golden Dome project, and the U.S. will retain a key NATO leadership position.
Peru
+5
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.
Ukraine
+5
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.
Ukraine
+6
May 19, 2025
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13 min read
Monday Morning Brief (15-19 May 2025)
Russia and Ukraine engaged in direct diplomacy for the first time since 2022, the U.S. discovered Chinese killswitches in its energy infrastructure, and the Space Force is progressing the AMTI program.
Ukraine
+7
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.