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USA

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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.

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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.

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EU

+2

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.

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Ukraine

+3

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.

Nick W

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.

Nick W

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