Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and global conflicts.

Executive Summary

This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. The past few days saw significant attention given to the rescue of two F-15E Strike Eagle aviators that were shot down over Iran. The Army Chief of Staff was fired by Secretary Hegseth. Training events with SOF partners in Africa, Europe, and other parts of the world continue. Operation Epic Fury is entering its second month, and attempts to negotiate an end to the Iran conflict are not gaining traction. The Ukraine conflict continues with no major battlefield changes over the past several weeks, and the Russian spring offensive anticipated in the near term.

Photo / Image: East Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) conduct maritime training with Cypriot Underwater Demolition Command (MYK) forces near Limassol, Cyprus on Jan. 25, 2024. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class William Carlisle)

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