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The "Big Four" stories defining 2026

Jan 2, 2026

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4 min read

The "Big Four" stories defining 2026

Why 2026 is the highest-stakes year of the century

Diplomats Convene in Geneva as U.S. Presses for Peace Framework Ahead of Thursday Deadline

Nov 23, 2025

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6 min read

Diplomats Convene in Geneva as U.S. Presses for Peace Framework Ahead of Thursday Deadline

The "Big Four" stories defining 2026

Nov 14, 2025

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4 min read

The "Big Four" stories defining 2026

Why 2026 is the highest-stakes year of the century

Geopolitical Update: Monday, January 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

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7 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, January 6, 2025

Green Beret’s Tragic Suicide Bombing Highlights Veteran Mental Health Crisis and Political Polarization

Mysterious Drone Sightings Over U.S. Military Bases Spark Security Concerns and Public Confusion

Dec 16, 2024

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6 min read

Mysterious Drone Sightings Over U.S. Military Bases Spark Security Concerns and Public Confusion

Monday, December 16, 2024

Geopolitical Update: Monday, December 9, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

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7 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, December 9, 2024

Syria’s Civil War Reignites: Rebel Surge Exposes Assad’s Fragile Grip on Power

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 25, 2024

Nov 25, 2024

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7 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 25, 2024

The Rise of China and the Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 18, 2024

Nov 18, 2024

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7 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 18, 2024

Trump's Middle East Picks: A New Era of U.S. Foreign Policy?

Need-To-Know Intelligence Newsletter

Nov 13, 2024

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4 min read

Need-To-Know Intelligence Newsletter

Connecting the Dots: Case Study Analysis

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 11, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

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6 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 11, 2024

Putin Sets 2026 Deadline for War’s End as Ukraine Faces New Pressure Amid Shifting Global Support

Special Election Update: Friday, November 8, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

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11 min read

Special Election Update: Friday, November 8, 2024

Trump’s Second Term: Allies Brace as America First Meets Global Reality

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 4, 2024:

Nov 4, 2024

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4 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, November 4, 2024:

2024 Election: Murky Crossroads for U.S. Global Leadership

Need-To-Know 29 October 2024

Oct 29, 2024

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5 min read

Need-To-Know 29 October 2024

Israel Strikes Military Sites in Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Geopolitical Update: Monday, August 26, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

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4 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, August 26, 2024

Israel's Preemptive Strike: A Strategic Maneuver Amidst Rising Tensions with Hezbollah

Geopolitical Update: Monday, August 12, 2024

Aug 12, 2024

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5 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, August 12, 2024

Ukraine Launches Bold Incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, Exposing Kremlin Vulnerabilities and Escalating Conflict

Geopolitical Update: Monday, July 29, 2024

Jul 29, 2024

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7 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, July 29, 2024

Intelligence Report: Impact of 2024 Venezuelan Elections on Migration Patterns

Geopolitical Update: Monday, July 22, 2024

Jul 22, 2024

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5 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, July 22, 2024

What’s Next for the U.S. After Joe Biden Ends Re-Election Bid

Geopolitical Update: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Jul 16, 2024

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8 min read

Geopolitical Update: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Assassination Attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania Rally Heightens Security Concerns and Election Tensions

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 24, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

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5 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 24, 2024

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 24, 2024: Escalating Conflict: Heightened Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Pose Risk of Escalating Middle East Conflict

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 17, 2024

Jun 17, 2024

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6 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 17, 2024

Russian Warships Near Florida Trigger U.S. and Canadian Naval Responses, Escalating Grey-Zone Tensions in the Caribbean

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

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6 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 10, 2024

Israeli Forces Execute Daring Daylight Raid to Rescue Hostages from Hamas, Escalating Tensions in Gaza Conflict

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 3, 2024

Jun 3, 2024

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6 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, June 3, 2024

The Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire Proposal

Geopolitical Update: Monday, May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024

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5 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, May 27, 2024

China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as U.S. Navy Strengthens Presence in Region

Geopolitical Update: Monday, May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

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5 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, May 20, 2024

Iranian President Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash; Succession Plans Uncertain

Geopolitical Update: Monday, May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

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4 min read

Geopolitical Update: Monday, May 13, 2024

Escalating Conflict: Russia's Assault on Kharkiv Signals Intensified Aggression in Ukraine

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