Good infographic

https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/at-a-glance-the-u-s-defense-industrial-base/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

Thanks to AUSA for running this exceptional army professional writing conference last week.

Not sure why they let the nerd on the left in the pic speak on a panel though

https://www.ausa.org/news/isenhower-writing-critical-army-profession

Stuck inside during snowpocalypse the next couple days? Grab a comfy blanket, curl up on the couch, and listen to this tale about why some people choose to travel to far away lands to fight on behalf of others.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irregular-warfare-podcast/id1514636385?i=1000746441863

This is OG IW Podcast material

https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/01/07/what-determines-success-in-guerrilla-warfare/

USA withdrawing from a bunch of international organizations. Interesting not more reporting on this.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/withdrawing-the-united-states-from-international-organizations-conventions-and-treaties-that-are-contrary-to-the-interests-of-the-united-states/

Fact based arguments packaged for busy people

https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/01/07/what-determines-success-in-guerrilla-warfare/

Proxy war is the main way states attack each other

https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20260105-est-de-la-rdc-les-autorit%C3%A9s-pr%C3%A9sentent-15-militaires-rwandais-arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9s-sur-le-territoire-congolais?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=rfi-nl-afrique-fr&utm_email_send_date=%2020260105&utm_email_recipient=86474&utm_email_link=contenus&_ope=eyJndWlkIjoiMjk5ZDdlNWViMjRiZmI3MGVjM2IwOTEzOWI0YTllMjMifQ%3D%3D

Ukraine war shows vital supporting role SOF play in warfare

https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/4363120/a-primer-on-ukrainian-special-forces-beyond-joint/

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