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China

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Mar 22, 2026

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10 min read

Pacific Weekly #91

The Philippines rejects China's claim on the Scarborough Shoal, US and Chinese diplomats talk trade in France, and the PLA has resumed Salami Slicing tactics around Taiwan.

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Israel

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Mar 19, 2026

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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.

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USA

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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.

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China

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Mar 15, 2026

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9 min read

Pacific Weekly #90

The US and South Korea begin exercise Freedom Shield, while Chinese forces have exploited intelligence to harass Philippine naval vessels.

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G7

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Mar 12, 2026

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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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