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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 14: U.S. President Donald Trump walks with Air Force Colonel Christopher Robinson, Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, as Trump arrives to board Air Force One on November 14, 2025 at Joint Base Andrew, Maryland.

Global Intelligence Report for Sunday, November 16, 2025

12:24 America/New_York Sunday, November 16 [...] More

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U.S. President Donald Trump walks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as they prepare to attend a bilateral lunch meeting at the Gyeongju National Museum on October 29, 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea

Global Intelligence Report for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

07:20 America/New_York Wednesday, October 29 [...] More

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Can Western Sanctions Stop Putin’s War?

Can Western Sanctions Stop Putin’s War?

DEEP DIVE – Looking at the recent headlines from Russia, this much seems clear: the West’s sanctions against the country are finally working.Oil [...] More

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Russia Pays the Price as Ukraine Targets Its Oil Refineries

David Kirichenko

Russia Pays the Price as Ukraine Targets Its Oil Refineries

OPINION — Following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Vladimir Putin expected a swift victory from his “special military operation.” Instead, it [...] More

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The New Age of Energy Crisis and Diplomacy

The New Age of Energy Crisis and Diplomacy

The energy pressures created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are continuing to shape a new global energy future. An EU embargo on Russian coal [...] More

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Expert Brief: Iran, the Middle East and Strategies around Oil

Expert Brief: Iran, the Middle East and Strategies around Oil

The Middle East has demanded Washington’s attention on an almost weekly basis since President Biden took office in January. Since then, the White [...] More

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Biden Holds the Cards on Iran, But Will He Play Them?

Ambassador Gary Grappo

Biden Holds the Cards on Iran, But Will He Play Them?

Gary Grappo is a former U.S. ambassador who held senior positions including Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; [...] More

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An Energy Market Check In

An Energy Market Check In

ENERGY — 2020 has taken a toll on the world’s energy market, but just how bad is it? Experts say COVID-19, economic shutdowns and a disastrous oil [...] More

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Are Gas Deposits in the Mediterranean Worth a War?

Are Gas Deposits in the Mediterranean Worth a War?

The discovery of large gas deposits has refueled decades-old territorial disputes in the Mediterranean. In late July, Turkey announced it was [...] More

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Why Should the U.S. Care about a renewed Iran-Venezuela Relationship?

Why Should the U.S. Care about a renewed Iran-Venezuela Relationship?

Earlier this Spring, an oil tanker from Iran arrived in Venezuela with a much-needed delivery, despite the fact that both nations are under US [...] More

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Where are Ripples from the Oil War Heading?

Where are Ripples from the Oil War Heading?

Global markets responded on Monday to fears of a second-wave of coronavirus infections and one of the industries feeling the pressure is the gas and [...] More

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The OSINT Global Trendline Report

The OSINT Global Trendline Report

The Cipher Brief’s Open Source Trend Line Report utilizes open source data to track trends around the world that impact national and global security. [...] More

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OSINT Global Trendline Report: COVID and the Americas

OSINT Global Trendline Report: COVID and the Americas

The Cipher Brief’s Open Source Trend Line Report utilizes open source data on a quarterly basis to track trends around the world that impact national [...] More

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