by Griffin Crafa | Jul 24, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
Last week, the 2026 Aspen Security Forum brought together top national security voices, experts, business leaders, and innovators from across the political spectrum and around the globe. We were proud to host over 600 in-person attendees, including many from...
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...
by Ian Harman | Jun 12, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
This week, President Donald Trump called off U.S. strikes in Iran and signaled that parties were nearing a deal on peace talks, SpaceX was the largest IPO in history, President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, and the World Cup kicked...
by Ian Harman | Jun 5, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
This week, Hezbollah rejected the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as both sides continued to exchange strikes, Ukraine launched strikes in St. Petersburg following Russia’s attacks in Kyiv, and Trump-backed candidate Abelardo de la Espriella took...
by Gabrielle Lazor | May 29, 2026 | The Weekly Leaf
This week, the U.S. and Iran traded attacks as negotiators from both countries neared an agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Israel carried out strikes in Beirut, foreign ministers from the Quad met in New Delhi, and the Shangri-La...
