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Global Intelligence Report for Monday, August 17, 2026

Global Intelligence Report for Monday, August 17, 2026

Global Intelligence Report for Monday, August 17, 2026

Trump orders military to reduce joint exercises with South Korea, says drills send North Korea ‘inappropriate and hostile’ signal

Kushner meets Hamas leaders to push Gaza demilitarization

Top U.S. Middle East commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier

U.S. to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China, internal draft shows

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