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For two decades, the war in Afghanistan was fought as a coalition effort. NATO allies deployed to combat zones, took casualties, and shared the risks of a war that ultimately ended in failure.

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.

Trump pushes record defense budget, Russia sanctions push, and Saudi-UAE rift deepens. Here’s your Thursday morning brief for January 8, 2026.

In 2025, Canada’s special operations command balanced Arctic sovereignty patrols and cold-weather training with a major Indo-Pacific deployment, while sustaining elite readiness through specialized units like JTF 2, CSOR, CJIRU, and dedicated special operations aviation.

Canada backs Palestine at UN, Russia strikes Kyiv, and India joins sea patrols. Here’s your July 31 morning brief headlines.

Iran meets Saudi crown prince as Gaza talks intensify, Russia escalates drone war, and Taiwan kicks off major military drills.

The battlefields stretch from Gaza to the Red Sea. Welcome to Tuesday, July 8th, 2025. This is your SOFREP morning brief.

Catch up with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs.

After 32 years serving Canada and the RCMP—training countless officers and advocating for ethical policing—I’ve seen firsthand that lawful, licensed firearms owners are not the threat, yet we are continually punished by misguided political agendas while real criminals walk free and violent crime rises.

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, March 19.

Canada partners with the Czech Republic in a $22 million deal to procure 500,000 artillery shells to aid Ukraine, showcasing international solidarity.