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February 16, 2026 • 2 min read • Marcus Webb

Weekly Geopolitical Intelligence Briefing: February 9 - February 15, 2026

This week highlights critical geopolitical conflicts and domestic policy challenges, from Gaza's humanitarian crisis to a US political impasse over immigration.

#weekly-briefing #Middle East #US politics

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Munich Summit Marks End of Old World Order, Agree Leaders

The New York Times

February 15, 2026

Munich Summit Marks End of Old World Order, Agree Leaders

At the Munich Security Conference, European and U.S. leaders concur: Europe must take greater responsibility for its defense.

#Munich Security Conference #Geopolitics #World Order

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Europe Condemns Russia over Navalny Poisoning at Security Summit

France 24

February 15, 2026

Europe Condemns Russia over Navalny Poisoning at Security Summit

Five European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny as tensions rise at Munich Security Conference.

#Russia #Alexei Navalny #Europe

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Rubio Urges Europe to Adapt to Evolving Geopolitical Landscape

BBC

February 13, 2026

Rubio Urges Europe to Adapt to Evolving Geopolitical Landscape

Rubio calls for European unity as geopolitical tensions rise post-Trump's Greenland proposal.

#geopolitics #Rubio #Europe

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Germany Delves into Epstein Files Amid Growing European Scandal

Deutsche Welle

February 12, 2026

Germany Delves into Epstein Files Amid Growing European Scandal

Germany investigates Epstein files, prompting broader European scrutiny as media and politicians demand accountability and transparency.

#Germany #Jeffrey Epstein #scandal

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Europe's Urgent Shift: A New Path Towards Military Autonomy

The Guardian

February 09, 2026

Europe's Urgent Shift: A New Path Towards Military Autonomy

Europe confronts its military autonomy needs amid ideological divides with a changing US administration, a report reveals.

#Europe #Military Autonomy #Munich Security Conference

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Europe's New Right Threat: A Trump-Influenced Ideological Shift

The Guardian

February 07, 2026

Europe's New Right Threat: A Trump-Influenced Ideological Shift

Trump's global revolution spurs Europe's New Right, posing a novel ideological threat beyond trade and alliances.

#Europe #New Right #Trump

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Climate Change Threatens Europe's Christmas Traditions and Culture

Deutsche Welle

December 19, 2025

Climate Change Threatens Europe's Christmas Traditions and Culture

Rising temperatures across Europe are eliminating traditional white Christmases, forcing communities to adapt centuries-old holiday customs as snow becomes increasingly rare.

#climate change #Europe #cultural adaptation

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Trump's National Security Doctrine Alarms Europe, Tests Leadership

The Guardian

December 10, 2025

Trump's National Security Doctrine Alarms Europe, Tests Leadership

Nearly half of EU citizens view Trump as Europe's enemy following the White House's new National Security Strategy that targets European unity and boosts far-right movements.

#Trump #Europe #National-Security

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Trump Slams 'Decaying' Europe as UK Defends Allied Strength

BBC

December 10, 2025

Trump Slams 'Decaying' Europe as UK Defends Allied Strength

Former President Trump launches scathing attack on European leadership over migration and Ukraine response, prompting strong UK defense of transatlantic alliance.

#Trump #Europe #Ukraine

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Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Forces Europe to Face Military Reality

The New York Times

November 27, 2025

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Forces Europe to Face Military Reality

President Trump's emerging peace strategy for Ukraine is compelling European nations to confront difficult decisions about defense spending and military capabilities.

#Trump #Ukraine #Europe

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Europe's Naval Rearmament Surge: Ukraine War Sparks Maritime Defense

Al Jazeera

November 26, 2025

Europe's Naval Rearmament Surge: Ukraine War Sparks Maritime Defense

Ukraine's defense partnerships across Europe are revitalizing the naval industry as countries reassess maritime security threats following Russia's invasion.

#Europe #naval defense #Ukraine war

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Weekly Geopolitical Intelligence Briefing: February 9 - February 15, 2026

Munich Summit Marks End of Old World Order, Agree Leaders

Europe Condemns Russia over Navalny Poisoning at Security Summit

Rubio Urges Europe to Adapt to Evolving Geopolitical Landscape

Germany Delves into Epstein Files Amid Growing European Scandal

Europe's Urgent Shift: A New Path Towards Military Autonomy

Europe's New Right Threat: A Trump-Influenced Ideological Shift

Climate Change Threatens Europe's Christmas Traditions and Culture

Trump's National Security Doctrine Alarms Europe, Tests Leadership

Trump Slams 'Decaying' Europe as UK Defends Allied Strength

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Forces Europe to Face Military Reality

Europe's Naval Rearmament Surge: Ukraine War Sparks Maritime Defense