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Russia
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Feb 26, 2026
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11 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (February 19-26, 2026)
Deployments to Middle East suggest impending military action against Iran, NATO launches various exercises and military activities (particularly in the Arctic), and the US cattle herd hits a 70-year low.
China
+1
Feb 22, 2026
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11 min read
Pacific Weekly #88
Japan launches its first investment organized by the Trump and Takaichi trade agreement, and Xi Jinping makes a rare acknowledgment of purges.
Ukraine
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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.
Ukraine
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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.
