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Threatscape Briefing

Threatscape Briefing

Written by: Winn Trivette II
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Threatscape Briefing delivers daily audio sitreps on the signals shaping global risk and competition.
Each episode distills the “One Big Thing” into a concise, executive-ready briefing connecting military, economic, cyber, and cultural flashpoints. Built for analysts, risk managers, and decision-makers, the format is fast, authoritative, and globally timed to keep you ahead of the curve. Threatscape Briefing is part of the Geopolitical Threatscape ecosystem and equips decision‑makers with clarity amid disruption. Don’t settle for headlines. Get the full Threatscape Briefing at geopoliticalthreatscape.substack.com for your sitrep on global risk every weekday.

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  • TW002: Conflicts, Vietnam’s Pivot, Smart Authoritarianism, and London’s Pressure Point: Weekly Review

    TW002: Conflicts, Vietnam’s Pivot, Smart Authoritarianism, and London’s Pressure Point: Weekly Review
    Dec 7 2025

    🎙️ Threatscape Weekly – Episode Description (Dec 7, 2025)

    Conflicts are multiplying, alliances are shifting, and innovation is reshaping the balance of power. The world isn’t slowing down, and neither should your understanding of it.

    In this week’s Threatscape Weekly, Winn Trivette II unpacks the headlines that matter most:

    • Armed Conflict Survey 2025 – 135 active conflicts worldwide, lasting an average of 30 years.
    • Vietnam’s Diplomatic Pivot – Hanoi elevates foreign affairs to a core mission.
    • SIPRI Arms Industry Report – Revenues surge, signaling a systemic shift toward rearmament.
    • China’s Smart Authoritarianism – Innovation surge propels Beijing into the world’s top 10 innovators.
    • Ukraine’s Oil Strikes – Kyiv escalates attacks on Russia’s energy lifelines.
    • Flashpoint Friday – Britain faces scrutiny over decisions favoring Beijing’s interests.

    These aren’t isolated stories. They’re pressure points shaping the future of global security. If you want clarity, context, and actionable insight, this briefing is your edge in a volatile world.

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    4 mins
  • Ukraine’s Oil Strikes Hit Russia’s War Economy

    Ukraine’s Oil Strikes Hit Russia’s War Economy
    Dec 5 2025

    Ukraine has escalated its campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure, striking oil facilities that underpin Moscow’s war economy.

    These attacks are designed to degrade Russia’s revenue streams, disrupt logistics, and weaken the Kremlin’s ability to sustain prolonged military operations.

    Listen on for more about the effects of Ukraine's targeting of Russia's war economy.

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    2 mins
  • Report: China's Centralization Spurs Innovation, Tilts Military Balance

    Report: China's Centralization Spurs Innovation, Tilts Military Balance
    Dec 4 2025

    According to an article by Professor Jennifer Lind at Dartmouth College, China’s governance model of “smart authoritarianism” blends tight political control with inclusive economic policies to accelerate innovation.

    Inspired partly by Singapore’s experience, the CCP adapted authoritarian tools for a globalized information age.

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    3 mins
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