The Daily Brief

The Implications of Syria Joining the U.S.-Led Fight Against the Islamic State

The transitional government's decision will boost reconstruction and counter-terrorism efforts, but it will also risk alienating internal hard-liners and could eventually fuel an Islamic State resurgence if Syria's economic recovery stalls.

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New U.S. Defense Acquisition Reforms Offer Opportunities for Improvements, but Longstanding Constraints Remain

A strategic shift to prioritize commercially available technology over bespoke solutions aims to deliver capabilities faster, though it faces constraints and introduces risks to quality and cost.

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OTHER TOPICS WE'RE TRACKING

• U.S.: FCC Votes To Repeal Telecom Cyber Rules Issued To Address Salt Typhoon

• Colombia: Government Plans To Continue Military Operations Against Armed Groups Amid Controversy

• Ukraine: Zelensky Agrees To Negotiate on U.S.-Russia Peace Plan

• Iran: Tehran Terminates IAEA Inspection Agreement After IAEA Vote Against Enriched Uranium

• U.S.: White House Pursues Executive Order To Block States From Regulating AI

• Bangladesh: Caretaker Government System To Resume After the Next Election

• Ukraine, Russia: Ternopil Civilian Strike Marks Escalation of Russia's Winter Campaign

• Nigeria: Separatist Leader Found Guilty of Terrorism

• U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE: U.S. Approves Sale of Advanced AI Chips to Saudi, Emirati Tech Companies

• Southeast Asia: Entrenched Scam Syndicates Face More Raids, Though Leadership Remains Insulated