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Early Edition: May 21, 2026

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: U.S. CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC OPERATIONS “We in the U.S. are offering to help you not only alleviate the current crisis, but…

🏴 Europe / NATO
Beyond the front line: Ukraine is deepening its drone wall
Long-range Ukrainian strikes have dominated recent headlines, and for good reason: they are causing lasting damage. In April, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, said strikes on Russian military infrastructure had caused around $25.5 billion in damage. ...
ASPI Strategist8h ago
🏴 Europe / NATO
Philippine Supreme Court Rejects Fugitive Senator’s Challenge to ICC Arrest Warrant
The decision opens the way for the arrest for the senator, who is wanted by the ICC for his role in leading former President Rodrigo Duterte's violence anti-drug campaign.
The Diplomat9h ago
📍 National Security
Indonesian President Announces Plan to Centralize Control of Key Commodity Exports
The move is likely to unsettle international investors already concerned about the uncertain trajectory of economic policymaking under Prabowo.
The Diplomat11h ago
🏴 Europe / NATO
Trump says Ukraine lacks leverage. His own officials say otherwise.
Rubio called Ukraine’s military the strongest in Europe, while Driscoll told senators the U.S. is playing catch-up with Kyiv’s Delta command network.
Defense News12h ago
🏛️ Defense Policy
F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief
Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.
Defense One12h ago

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