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Morning Briefing — Monday, 4 May 2026 · 07:15 EST · ~1,310 words

Colin Henderson

Note addendum on late breaking China actions. Today’s briefing is dominated by a single high-risk inflection: the US launched “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, Iran declared it a ceasefire violation and threatened to attack American forces, and a tanker was struck by projectiles within hours of the announcement. Simultaneously, diplomatic signals from both sides remain alive — Iran is reviewing the US reply to its 14-point proposal — creating a classic dual-track moment where military and diplomatic clocks are running in opposite directions. The NATO fracture over Germany deepens in parallel, with reports that Spain and Italy … Continue reading Morning Briefing — Monday, 4 May 2026 · 07:15 EST · ~1,310 words

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Analysis -Drone War Evolution: Equilibrium, Scenarios, and Off-Ramps

Colin Henderson

Introduction If previous wars were tanks and trenches the rapid shift to AI and physical cheap and effective drones point to a new step in drone warfare although it suggests more of a catch up on US part. It doesn’t feel like a Little Boy, moment but opposite and will extend the war, not bring diplomatic pressure unless targeting becomes more strategically aimed at driving diplomatic off ramps. Or in consideration of plausible scenarios is the Yuan repricing of Hormuz oil a more likely creative market driven indicator of what will bring an off ramp while drones produce a holding … Continue reading Analysis -Drone War Evolution: Equilibrium, Scenarios, and Off-Ramps

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Mike Gallagher is a new hire at Palantir

Colin Henderson

Palantir Hires Someone Very Important… Let’s dive into Mike Gallagher. AMIT KUKREJA AUG 25 READ IN APP Welcome back to DailyPalantir! On today’s newsletter, we dive deep into the latest employee Palantir just hired. Let’s get into it! Who is Mike Gallagher? Mike Gallagher is a new hire at Palantir, and he brings a background that’s a bit different from your typical defense industry professional. Before joining Palantir, he was a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, serving seven years in the House of Representatives. Gallagher’s new role marks his first job in the defense sector, but his experience in politics and national … Continue reading Mike Gallagher is a new hire at Palantir

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America Isn’t Ready for the Wars of the Future

Colin Henderson

America Isn’t Ready for the Wars of the Future And They’re Already Here By Mark A. Milley and Eric Schmidt On the battlefields of Ukraine, the future of war is quickly becoming its present. Thousands of drones fill the skies. These drones and their operators are using artificial intelligence systems to avoid obstacles and identify potential targets. AI models are also helping Ukraine predict where to strike. Thanks to these systems, Ukrainian soldiers are taking out tanks and downing planes with devastating effectiveness. Russian units find themselves under constant observation, and their communications lines are prone to enemy disruption—as are … Continue reading America Isn’t Ready for the Wars of the Future