This week on Signals Over Noise, we examine the major strategic signals shaping the global environment — from institutional tensions in the United States to great-power competition across multiple regions.

In North America, we look at the Supreme Court challenge to emergency tariffs, the President’s response, and the continued fallout from the Epstein files and what it reveals about public trust.

In South America, a rare meeting between U.S. Southern Command leadership and Venezuelan counterparts in Caracas signals renewed U.S. engagement in a region where influence is increasingly contested.

In Europe, the Munich Security Conference highlights shifting priorities among Western allies as the United Kingdom and Canada move toward stabilizing economic relations with China.

In Africa, security cooperation expands while instability in the Sahel and external influence continue reshaping the strategic landscape.

In the Indo-Pacific, new missile deployments, expanded surveillance, and major multinational exercises reflect a rapidly evolving deterrence posture.

And in the Middle East, we examine the global fallout from the Epstein files and the growing confrontation between the United States and Iran — including diplomatic talks in Geneva and reports that U.S. forces could be ready for strikes within days.

We close with the fundamental question facing American statesmanship:

When should the United States use force — and what does it cost to stand for our principles?

Signals Over Noise analyzes open-source intelligence using a structured framework to understand risk, alignment, and escalation in a changing world.