Weekend Edition: Hypersonics, Sham Deals, and the Hidden Costs of Conflict — May 24, 2026

The Piaz — Daily Brief & Weekend Edition · May 24, 2026 · 13m

This week, we dissect Russia's new hypersonic missile, Trump's baffling 'Iran deal' amidst escalating aggression, and the overlooked international fractures reshaping global power. Uncover the history and financial incentives driving the headlines you're not getting elsewhere. In this episode: 1. Hypersonic Signals and Shifting Sands 2. The Art of the Distraction: Iran 'Deals' and Double-Speak 3. From Paris to the Quad: Tripwires Everywhere 4. Rapid Fire: Putin's Red Line, Pakistan's Role, and Taiwan's Pause 5. The Illusion of Choice and the Path Ahead Articles referenced: - Russia Deploys…