🎙️ 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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