The Daily Brief

Published on EGF: 26.02.2026

TODAY'S ANALYSIS

In Iceland, Security Concerns, Domestic Politics Catalyze Renewed Debate Over EU Membership

The prospect of a summer referendum on EU accession reflects a strategic pivot driven by heightened anxieties over transatlantic security.  Read More →

The Strategic Logic Behind Revived Australia-EU Free Trade Talks 

European and Australian negotiators aim to strengthen supply chain resilience and hedge against growing global trade volatility.  Read More →

Preservation vs. Fragmentation: Two Paths Toward a New Order in the Middle East

Two blocs are emerging in the Middle East: one focused on preserving existing states and institutions, and the other on creating new ones. Read More →

OTHER TOPICS WE'RE TRACKING

Russia, Ukraine: Kremlin Says War Objectives Unmet, Military Operations To Continue U.S., China: Anthropic Claims Chinese Companies Are Using Claude for Distillation India, Israel: Modi To Visit Israel Feb. 25-26 Egypt, Ethiopia: Egypt Reportedly Ready To Support Ethiopia's Sea Access in Return for 'Flexibility' in Nile Talks Somalia: Talks Between Federal Government and Opposition Over Electoral Model Collapse Thailand, Cambodia: Forces Skirmish Along Disputed Border China, Japan: Beijing Slaps More Export Controls on Tokyo Germany, China: Chancellor Friederich Merz Travels to Beijing U.S., Chile, China: U.S. Sanctions Chilean Officials Over Chinese Submarine Cable Project China, Iran: Governments Negotiating Deal on Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles