by Gabrielle Lazor | Oct 9, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
The Weekly Leaf This week, Saudi-backed Yemeni forces announced a major offensive operation against Houthi rebels; the U.S. pressured Russia to release more details surrounding a plague researcher’s death in Siberia; French students led massive protests against...
by Gabrielle Lazor | Sep 25, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
The Weekly Leaf This week, President Trump hosted President Xi Jinping for his first state visit to Washington in 11 years as the U.S. and China extended their trade truce; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Iranian...
by Gabrielle Lazor | Jul 11, 2026 | ASG Summer Workshops
July 2026 The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) convened for its annual Summer Workshop in July 2026 in Aspen, Colorado. The meeting brought together over fifty ASG members and invited experts from the fields of government, academia, journalism, and business to discuss...
by Gabrielle Lazor | Jun 26, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
This week, U.S. launched fresh attacks on Iran following Iran’s strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, and Trump-backed candidate Abelardo de la...
by Gabrielle Lazor | Jun 19, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
The 2026 Aspen Security Forum kicks off in 25 days! In this special edition of the Leaf, we are pleased to announce more speakers and share a selection of readings on topics that will be covered throughout the four days in Aspen. Read more below. MORE SPEAKERS...
