SOFREP Cartoon: NATO – Cold War Relic, or Critical Shield?
In Washington, the NATO argument is no longer about deterrence or doctrine, it is about the bar tab, and the guy holding the bottle is starting to ask why he is the only one paying.
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Evening Brief: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack, Hamas Strike, Zelensky NATO Shift
From gunfire ripping through a Hanukkah crowd at Bondi Beach, to Hamas confirming the loss of a top commander under Israeli fire, to Zelensky signaling he will trade a NATO dream for enforceable security guarantees, December 14 delivered a blunt reminder that terrorism, war, and deterrence are colliding across continents at the same moment. It’s Sunday, December 14th, 2025. This is your SOFREP Evening Brief.
Evening Brief: Pentagon Defends National Guard Deployments, Putin Reaffirms Support for Maduro, Myanmar Airstrike Destroys Hospital
Flooding hits Washington as US–Venezuela tensions rise and NATO sounds warnings. Here’s what’s making headlines this Thursday evening.
Evening Brief: Pilot Ejects Safely During F-16 Training Crash, NATO Chief Urges Stronger Support for Ukraine, Houthis Release Mariners Held Since July
F-16C jet crash, Pentagon scrutiny, new sanctions, and rising global security tensions. Here’s what’s making headlines this Wednesday evening.
Evening Brief: Hegseth Defends Caribbean Strike, New US-Bahrain Air Defense Center, Taliban Stage Public Execution Before Thousands
Tonight’s brief tracks mounting scrutiny over a controversial US strike in the Caribbean, fresh political and security moves from Washington to the Gulf, and escalating flashpoints from Ukraine to Gaza and Afghanistan.
Evening Brief: White House Defends Caribbean Strike, Putin Prepares to Meet Trump Envoy, Iceland Expands NATO Fuel Facility
White House defends Navy strike, Ukraine talks advance, Iceland expands fuel facility. Here’s what’s making headlines this Monday evening.
Evening Brief: Coast Guard Reclassifies Swastika Symbol, Study Links Gulf War Illness to Cell Energy Loss, Japan Faces Surge in Bear Attacks
Trump demands arrests over “seditious” video, Coast Guard shifts hate-symbol policy, and Israel expands strikes in Gaza and Lebanon. Here’s what’s making headlines this Thursday evening.
Morning Brief: Congress Orders Release of Epstein Files, Saudi Arabia Gains ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’ Status, Romania Scrambles Jets
Epstein files released, Trump bolsters Saudi ties, UN backs Gaza plan. Here’s your Wednesday morning rundown, November 19, 2025.
Evening Brief: Pentagon Installs ‘Department of War’ Plaques, Renewed Clashes in Syria’s Sweida, Greece Showcases Homegrown Drones
Trump’s Pentagon rebrand stirs debate as new AI, drone, and defense shifts reshape warfare. Here’s what’s making headlines this Friday evening.
Evening Brief: US Launches 20th Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, NATO Launches Baltic Sea Anti-Submarine Exercise
US expands “narco-terror” strikes, faces UN pushback on Gaza, and NATO drills begin. Here’s what’s making headlines this Thursday evening.
Morning Brief: Shutdown Stalls US Arms Exports to NATO, Syria’s New Leader Visits Washington, Thailand Warns of Ceasefire Suspension
Senate moves to end shutdown as global tensions flare from Gaza to East Asia. Here’s your Monday Morning Brief rundown, November 10, 2025.
Evening Brief: USS Ford Strike Group Leaves Mediterranean, Germany Boosts Ukraine Aid for 2026, Putin Hails New Russian Nuclear Arms
USS Ford redeploys to Latin America, Cheney dies at 84, NATO shifts command roles. Here’s what’s making headlines this Tuesday evening.
