Foreign Policy

Ukraine and Russia resume U.S.-brokered peace talks as Washington expands missile production and Nigeria reels from a mass-casualty attack amid regional insecurity.

Russia intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid as Vietnam recalibrated its defense posture and Libya closed a final chapter of the Gaddafi era.

House Republicans press contempt resolutions tied to the Epstein probe, Ukraine outlines a ceasefire enforcement plan, and Iran summons EU envoys over the IRGC terror listing.

More than a book review, this is a portrait of David Petraeus as a great but imperfect man whose service and ideas shaped modern American warfare.

MS‑13 killer nabbed in Virginia as new governor limits ICE cooperation, mass protests in Tel Aviv over Arab crime, SDF–Damascus ceasefire already under fire in Syria, and the Army is back on track with up recruiting, retention, and higher standards.

Russia’s truce claims in Ukraine clash with continued fighting as sanctions, tech scrutiny, Cuba policy shifts, and a Georgia election probe widen the security landscape.

Minneapolis federal shooting amid protests, Iran’s empty “all-out war” threats against U.S. superiority, Winter Storm Fern’s 1.2M power outages on the East Coast, and President Trump’s praise strengthening U.S.-UK military ties.

The proposed “Board of Peace” exemplifies political posturing and bureaucratic redundancy, reflecting a lack of humility and genuine commitment to collaboration while undermining the proven capabilities of institutions like the United Nations.

Winter storm batters US, Minnesota protests, Iran unrest, China boosts subs. Here’s what’s making headlines this Friday evening.

The proposed Board of Peace is a power-driven, misguided initiative that undermines institutions and risks the principles needed for lasting peace.

House deadlocks on Venezuela, defense bill passes, ICE protests surge. Here’s your Friday morning brief for January 23, 2026.

Greenland matters, but how the United States pursues its interests matters more. Power exercised without restraint weakens alliances and erodes leadership.