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Previous Briefs
Ukraine
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Feb 5, 2026
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13 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (February 2-5, 2026)
Trump announces a trade deal with India, the US is diplomatically engaged with Colombia and Cuba, and Ukraine peace talks continue today.
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.
China
+2
Feb 1, 2026
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10 min read
Pacific Weekly #85
Japan commits to confronting China over Taiwan, Xi Jinping continues his purge of elites, and Taiwanese legislative opposition propose their own version of a special defense budget.
EU
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Jan 29, 2026
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11 min read
Thursday Morning Brief (January 26-29, 2026)
The EU and India reach a historic trade and security deal, NASA has fully prepped the Artemis II mission systems, and Trump threatens strikes on Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached.
