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G7

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Mar 12, 2026

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10 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (March 9-12, 2026)

Iran officially selects their new Supreme Leader as Operation Epic Fury continues, and the G7 meets in an emergency session to address a looming energy trade crisis.

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USA

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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.

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Iran

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Mar 5, 2026

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10 min read

Thursday Morning Brief (February 26 - March 5, 2026)

The Department of War issued a brief on the "First 100 Hours" of Operation Epic Fury, and the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan continues.

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Israel

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Mar 3, 2026

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12 min read

Iran INFOSUM #2

US and Israeli operations continue in Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei and more than 45 senior Iranian officials.

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China

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Mar 1, 2026

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9 min read

Pacific Weekly #89

Tensions remain high in the South China Sea due to Chinese incursions, and the US begins two large-scale exercises in the region.

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Iran

Feb 28, 2026

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11 min read

Iran INFOSUM #1

The US and Israel have conducted joint strikes on Iranian military and governmental sites, with early reporting indicating Iranian retaliation and the likelihood of a protracted conflict.

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