Trends in Geopolitics

"U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling and could take years to replenish." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 05 August 2026, 1317 UTC. Content and Source:  "NPR--up first." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQhVhgJWxCkdZChlMhfwPwwZsnF URL--https://www.npr.org. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   View this email online August 5, 2026 Brittney Melton up first newsletter writer Good morning. Major League Soccer owners selected Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles F.C., as the next commissioner. This is what you should know about the first new MLS commissioner in 27 years . Here’s the news we’re following today: Today’s top stories U.S. Navy/Getty Images The U.S. Army has used most of its long-range attack missiles in the war with Iran , NPR has confirmed. A U...

"Trump says a deal has been reached for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 31 July 2026, 1519 UTC. Content and Source:  "NPR-up first." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQhVhZVXFnNzWTVNLqqdXljNsGd URL--https://www.npr.org. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View this email online July 31, 2026 Brittney Melton up first newsletter writer It takes resources to write this newsletter and keep you informed of the day’s biggest stories. With just hours to go until our monthly fundraising deadline, can you help power this work? Donate now. — Brittney Melton, Up First newsletter writer Today’s top stories Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Trump is claiming that Hamas will completely disarm and Israeli forces will withdra...