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Daily Memo: India Bans Pakistani Imports

More escalation. India said on Sunday that it would ban all imports of goods coming from or transiting through Pakistan in response to the deadly attack last month in Pahalgam. It will also block Pakistan-registered vessels from entering Indian ports and Indian ships from docking at Pakistani ports. India also cut the flow of water […]

Europe? What’s That?

Europe has become a lightning rod in the United States lately, particularly with regard to the U.S.’ desire to stop guaranteeing European security. It’s...

America’s New Threat Assessment

(click to enlarge) The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment from the U.S. Intelligence Community presents a detailed overview of a rapidly evolving threat landscape defined by...

Daily Memo: Ukraine Peace Talks, India Attack Investigation

Washington pulls away. The U.S. will scale back its role in mediating the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said. She added...

New Battlegrounds in Information Warfare

The concept of disinformation isn’t new; it’s been around as long as information has. The difference between then and now is that now there...

Daily Memo: US and Ukraine Sign Resources Agreement

Ukrainian bargaining. The United States and Ukraine agreed on Wednesday to a “historic economic partnership,” according to a statement from the U.S. Treasury Department,...

How the Middle East Undermines US Global Strategy

The United States is in the process of a historic shift in its geostrategy meant to reduce its exposure to global conflicts. The Middle...

Graphic Essay: US Military Buildup in the Middle East

Since 2023, the United States has quietly increased its military presence throughout the Middle East. Its gradual buildup reflects a recalibrated defensive posture aimed...

Daily Memo: Signs of Escalation in India-Pakistan Tensions

Making preparations? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will convene a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs on Wednesday to discuss the government’s response...

Russia’s Deteriorating Internal Security

On April 25, a lieutenant general in the Russian military was killed in Balashikha, a town located near Moscow. A few months earlier, the...

Daily Memo: Israel’s Plans for Gaza

Israel's deadline. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set a deadline of next October to end the Gaza war, Israel Hayom reported, citing a...

In Europe, a Blackout Brings Hard Truths to Light

On April 28, millions across Spain, Portugal and parts of France were plunged into darkness after a massive, unexpected power outage. Metro systems stalled,...

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