Geopolitical Risk - Ukraine's drone strike hit a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a new escalation in attacks on ships supporting Moscow's oil transport [1]

The American military strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs heading for the United States is having a chilling effect here in Colombia, particularly with fishermen. This beach is very popular with fishermen who head out into the Caribbean. And that's the Caribbean Sea.So if you keep going in that direction, you'll head to the United States. And normally this time of day, there are lots of fishermen here. And they go out to sea. They go out quite far.And they tell us right now this is an important fishin ...

US Military Actions in Mexico - The Trump administration is considering sending US troops and intel officers into Mexico to target drug cartels, including potential drone strikes on drug labs [1] - Early training for the mission has started, but deployment is not imminent [2] - The administration believes it doesn't need congressional approval for strikes against drug smuggling [2] - The administration argues that the strikes don't meet the definition of "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution because US troops are not directly in harm's way [4][5][6] - The administration's interpretation of the War Powers Resolution is that it does not apply to the ongoing anti-cartel campaign [3] Legal and Congressional Oversight - Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president typically needs congressional approval for sustained military action longer than 60 days [3] - The administration argues that because the drone strikes are remotely operated and US forces aren't physically in danger, they don't have to abide by the War Powers Act's 60-day notification requirement [5][6] - Senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee have sent multiple letters to the Pentagon about armed forces activities and have received no response [10] Shifting Goals and Strategy - The administration's goals appear to be shifting, initially focused on stopping fentanyl, then shifting to pressuring the Venezuelan military [14][15] - Fentanyl primarily comes from Mexico, not Venezuela [14] - Potential strikes on military bases in Venezuela could be considered an act of hostility, especially if American pilots are involved [11][12]

Geopolitical Strategy & Security - The US administration is planning to send troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to target drug cartels, potentially expanding the war on drugs [1] - The US has reportedly killed 64 people on boats smuggling drugs, sparking legal criticism [2] - The US government considers Venezuela's leader Nicholas Maduro as illegitimate and a narco-terrorist [2] - The US President has ordered Pentagon officials to prepare for action in Nigeria, citing concerns about the killing of Christians [3] - Early planning for military operations focuses on precision drone strikes targeting the leadership of US-designated terror group Boko Haram [4] US Foreign Policy & Immigration - Venezuela is accused of treating the US badly, including allegedly sending hundreds of thousands of unwanted people, including prisoners, into the country [3]

Tonight, President Trump's war on drugs potentially expanding after US strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The Trump administration has now begun detailed planning to send US troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to target drug cartels with drone strikes for current and former US officials familiar with the effort. Tell NBC News.A deployment is not imminent, they say, and it comes after the US says it killed 64 people on boats smuggling drugs to the United States. Overnight, President Trump w ...

Industry Impact - Ukrainian drone strikes are expected to suppress Russia's refinery processing rates until at least mid-2026 [1]

Russia is launching new security seminars on how to handle emergencies, including drone strikes, at its energy facilities after Ukraine attacked key oil refineries in recent weeks https://t.co/DIBV8OjM3A ...