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Ukraine

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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.

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China

+2

Jan 25, 2026

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7 min read

Pacific Weekly #84

Japan dissolves its parliament, Tokyo and Manila sign a defense logistics agreement, and China has continued population decline.

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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.

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EU

+3

Jan 19, 2026

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11 min read

Monday Morning Brief (January 15-19, 2026)

Trump institutes tariffs on European allies due to their support for Greenland, Syria reaches a ceasefire with the Kurdish SDF, and the World Economic Forum convenes today.

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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.

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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.

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