USA
Israel
+2
Mar 19, 2026
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10 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (March 16-19, 2026)
Israel strikes Iranian leadership and energy infrastructure, the US intelligence community experiences a rift, and the Golden Dome project has identified its three primary contractors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
USA
+4
Jan 18, 2026
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11 min read
Pacific Weekly #83
Canada and China form a strategic partnership, the US and Taiwan reach a historic trade deal, and the US approves military funding support for Taiwan and the Philippines.
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.
Ukraine
+4
Dec 29, 2025
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12 min read
Monday Morning Brief (December 25-29, 2025)
Trump hosts Zelenskyy in Florida, the UK procures advanced artillery from Germany, and the NATO chief rejects an American-European separation.
USA
+1
Dec 28, 2025
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11 min read
Pacific Weekly #80
PLA wargames depicted near U.S. waters, a Chinese cargo ship armed with missiles, and an annual report on China is presented to Congress.
Ukraine
+2
Dec 25, 2025
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9 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (December 22-25, 2025)
Ukraine releases its revised peace terms, Russian issues contradictory rhetoric, and the Marines are looking for a new small drone system.
Ukraine
+5
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.
USA
+3
Dec 21, 2025
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10 min read
Pacific Weekly #79
The U.S. approves a massive arms sale to Taiwan, Taiwan approves a "decentralized control" command authority, and Russia is helping China develop its airborne capabilities.
Ukraine
+3
Dec 18, 2025
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12 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (December 15-18, 2025)
The Berlin Conference concludes with security proposals for Ukraine, the U.S. lists the Maduro regime as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and Israel strikes a senior Hamas official.
Ukraine
+4
Dec 15, 2025
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13 min read
Monday Morning Brief (December 11-15, 2025)
The EU parliament convenes for its final session of 2025, U.S. forces seize a tanker off Venezuela's coast, and Ukraine sends a new peace proposal to Washington.
USA
+4
Dec 14, 2025
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13 min read
Pacific Weekly #78
The 35th AUSMIN forum was hosted in Washington, fighting resumed between Thailand and Cambodia, and Nvidia will resume the sale of advanced chips to China.
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.
