Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
How European Officials View a Possible Second Trump Term, NYT
Deterring Russia and Iran, RAND
Service Members and Their Families Are Paying for the Air Force’s Fiscal Shortfalls, RAND
DOD-Tuberville standoff has no end in sight, Morning Defense
The Shame of Liberty: How the Lazy, Safe Renaming of Fort Bragg Wasted an Opportunity, Military.com
Marines are training to provide security for commercial ships in Middle East [Updated], Task & Purpose
With only 630 serving women, Austria looking to boost female forces, War is boring
An Iranian-Led Coup Still Needed America’s Help, FP
Video of joint special operations raid that killed senior Islamic state official is released, War is Boring
Would US Marines on merchant ships be enough to deter Iran in the Gulf?, Breaking Defense
USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall and 26th MEU Now in the Persian Gulf, USNI
One Soldier Dead, Another Hospitalized Amid Outdoor Fitness Tests in Mississippi Heat Wave, Military.com
More tankers, E-7s, and better comms: lessons from Air Force’s Red Flag, Defense One
USS Zumwalt Arrives in Mississippi for Hypersonic Weapon Installation, USNI
Embrace the Nerd: Dungeons & Dragons and Military Intelligence, WOTR
US Readying Plans to Evacuate Drone Bases if Necessary Under Niger’s New Junta, Commander Says, Military.com
Indian moon lander module splits from propulsion section in key step, Al Jazeera
America First in a Nuclear World, Real Clear Defense
Ukraine, Russia
Putin must not be allowed to turn the Black Sea into a Russian lake, Atlantic Council
Russian spies allegedly impersonated Microsoft staff to hack government agencies, Intelnews.org
An Israel-Saudi deal isn’t imminent, Morning Defense
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy opens his heart on Ukraine’s future, Pravda Report
India confirms problems with payments for Russian oil, Pravda Report
Drone Attacks Military Airfield in Northwestern Russia, Moscow Times
China
Winning the Tech Cold War, RAND
The Real Risks of Doing Business in China. Foreign Policy
The real takeaway from Ramaswamy’s Taiwan proposal, Morning Defense
Energy Cooperation Should Be a Third Pillar of Taiwan-US Relations , The Diplomat
Italy’s Departure From the Belt and Road Initiative: Deception and New Strategy, The Geopolitics
Why is China so angry about Taiwan’s William Lai visiting the US?, Al Jazeera
“A lot of companies now feel China isn’t the market of the future.” Nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts quoted in Business Insider on China’s economic outlook, Atlantic Council
China’s Educational Soft Power Is Seeing Results in Indonesia, The Diplomat
270 illegal Chinese marijuana growing sites have been found in the US, War is Boring
How bad could China’s property crisis get? Economist
China’s Charm Offensive in Latin America and the Caribbean: A comprehensive Analysis of China’s strategic Communication Strategy Across the Region, Small Wars Journal
Experts react: The US-Japan-South Korea summit was ‘historic.’ But what did it accomplish?, Atlantic Council
The Great China-American Abyss. Real Clear Politics
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
A First: Hurricane Hilary Triggers Southern California’s First Tropical Storm Warning Ever, HSN
Explosion at Gas Station in Russia’s Dagestan Kills 35, Injures Scores, Fire Engineering
Oregon Fire District Faces $20 Million Suit by Fired Chief, Fire Law Blog
California Environmental Groups Sue Forest Service To Block Fuel Reduction in Big Bear, Fire Law Blog
What Made the Syracuse (NY) First Responders Ill? A Fentanyl Reality Check, FFN
11-year-old’s song tells the story of a child’s view of growing up in a police family, Police1
Wash. mother-son duo work together on same police force, Police1
Colo. sheriff fed up with people bypassing safety rules, putting themselves in dangerous situations, Police1
‘Send everybody’: Video shows ambush that killed Fargo officer, wounded 2 others, Police1
After entire Minn. PD resigns, sheriff’s office reaches tentative agreement to police city, Police1
Suspect Holds Uniformed Texas Cop At Gunpoint When He Tries To Break Up Parking Lot Fight, Police Tribune
Officer Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Suspect Takes Own Life A Day Later, Police Tribune
Survival Stories from the Maui Wildfires, Outside
Kai Lenny Voices Frustrations With Maui Wildfire Aid, UN
Shaun Clarida Goes Through Massive Arm Workout During 2023 Olympia Prep, Breaking Muscle
Labor Day Fitness Sales, Breaking Muscle
Is CrossFit Bad for You? 4 Points to Consider Before Stepping into a Box, Breaking Muscle
Maui Fire Captain Recovering from Severe Injuries in Lahaina Fire, Fire Engineering
Mountain / Outside
The Full-Body Stretch Routine Every Outdoor Athlete Should Be Doing, Outside
Could Inflation Make a Better Bouldering Pad? Startup Brand Launches Revolutionary Design, Gear Junkie
The Drive to Climb, Outside
Black Diamond Presents: La Gara with Hillary Gerardi, Black Diamond
Partnership, Climb Strong
Connor Herson Just Hiked ‘Cobra Crack’ and 5 Other Squamish Testpieces, Climbing
Connor Herson’s staggering Squamish sending spree, Planet Mountain
Why Drew Ruana’s Frustration is… Inspiring, Climbing
Better Tape Gloves, Climbing
Climb Insider: first Olympians chosen and stuff for any gym staffer, Climbing Business
A Bear Climbed Half Dome in Yosemite, Gripped
Legendary Climber Dies on Italian Mountain, Gripped
Ciao Ermanno Salvaterra, the great dreamer, Planet Mountain
Discovering Remote Alpine Trad in U.S.A., Gripped
La Sportiva Presents: MONUMENT [trailer], La Sportiva
Crossing Tasmania, Osprey
Toward an End to Microfiber Pollution, Outside
New Big Wall Established on Famed Latok II, Gripped
VIDEO: Professional Skier’s First Time Grass Skiing, UN
VIDEO: You Seriously Do Not Want To Fall On This Mountain Bike Route, UN
Vail Announces Projected Opening Dates For Eleven Resorts Across North America, UN
5 Ways Board Climbing Helps My Route Climbing – Neely Quinn, Climbing Beta
Health / Fitness / Nutrition
The 5 best shoulder stretch exercises to loosen tight muscles, The Manual
How to Manage Chronic Inflammation to Optimize Performance, Wellness, and Longevity, Men’s Journal
New Study: Drinking Water Won’t Help Shed Pounds, Men’s Journal
Fitness Scientization: More Harm than Good? RP
Best Exercises for a Stiff Low Back, Barbell Physio
Inside the Meticulous Mind of Coach (Poet, Artist, Philosopher) Suzanne Zelazo, Triathlete
Meet the Women of the 40+ Double Dutch Club, Who Jump Rope for Joy, NYT
Super Kids: The Latest Training & Nutrition Science, T0-Nation
Interesting
Brazil Found the Last Survivors of an Amazon Tribe. Now What?, NYT
Rivian R1S Becomes First-Ever Production EV to Complete Rubicon Trail on a Single Charge, Gear Junkie
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is basically a street-legal race car, The Manual
‘Barbie’ Is Warner Bros.’ Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time, Men’s Journal
Will Beer Be Dethroned as Most Popular Alcoholic Beverage?, Men’s Journal
El Niño Is Coming—and It’s Going to Be Bad, Foreign Policy
It looks like Tesla’s Cybertruck might be a fingerprint magnet due to its stainless steel body, BI