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France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) sign an agreement at the Villacoublay air base, in Velizy-Villacoublay, near Paris on November 17, 2025.

Global Intelligence Report for Monday, November 17, 2025

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Trump’s Trip Was a True “Pivot” to East Asia

Ambassador Joseph DeTrani

Trump’s Trip Was a True “Pivot” to East Asia

OPINION — President Trump’s meetings in East Asia last week did more to enhance our relationship with a few allies and partners in the region than [...] More

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the Live Keynote Pregame during the Nvidia GTC (GPU Technology Conference) in Washington, DC, on October 28, 2025.

Global Intelligence Report for Thursday, November 6, 2025

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Ukrainian artillerymen of the 152nd Separate Grenadier Brigade operate on October 16, 2025 near Pokrovsk, Ukraine.

Global Intelligence Report for Sunday, November 2, 2025

10:28 America/New_York Sunday, November 2 [...] More

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (William Lai) delivers a national day address, during the National Day Ceremony, outside the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2025.

Global Intelligence Report for Friday, October 31, 2025

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​US President Donald Trump (centre L) walks with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre R) next to Air Force One upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on October 26, 2025

Global Intelligence Report for Monday, October 27, 2025

07:21 America/New_York Monday, October 27 [...] More

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U.S. President Donald Trump (2R) is welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) at Ben Gurion International Airport on October 13, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Global Intelligence Report for Monday, October 13, 2025

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Global Intelligence Report for Thursday, October 9, 2025

Global Intelligence Report for Thursday, October 9, 2025

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Global Intelligence Report for Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Global Intelligence Report for Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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Allies Weigh In On The Future Under Trump 2.0

Allies Weigh In On The Future Under Trump 2.0

EXPERT INTERVIEWS – Over the past two and a half months, as President Donald Trump's administration has upended long-standing policies and [...] More

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Amid Tensions with China, The Philippines Worries About the U.S.

Amid Tensions with China, The Philippines Worries About the U.S.

EXPERT INTERVIEW – As the world trains its focus on the headlines about Ukraine — the U.S. pivot to Russia, the pause on American support to Ukraine, [...] More

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Prime Minister Kishida’s Successful Visit – A Time to Reflect

Ambassador Joseph DeTrani

Prime Minister Kishida’s Successful Visit – A Time to Reflect

OPINION — The state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was a timely reminder, by one of our closest allies, that the tense situation in [...] More

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The Link Between National Security and Climate Change in Asia

The Link Between National Security and Climate Change in Asia

The White House is preparing to launch a Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by President Joe Biden beginning Thursday. 40 World leaders were invited to [...] More

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