OE Watch Issue # 03, 2023

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China

Chinese Military Exercises Highlight Improvements in Joint Operations
By Peter Wood

China Issues Concept Paper on Its Role in Global Security
By Thomas Shrimpton

Taiwan Considers “Porcupine Strategy” Against Chinese Invasion
By Cindy Hurst

Chinese Spy Balloon Over Latin America Elicits Minimal Response
By Ryan Berg


Russia

The Composition and Tactics of Wagner Assault Detachments
By Charles Bartles

Russian Arctic Seaports Expand Activity Despite War in Ukraine
By Les Grau

Russia Adds Incentives for Fighters in Ukraine
By Ray Finch

Kazakhstan Draws Lessons From the Russia-Ukraine War
By Matthew Stein

Russia Losing to China in Central Asia
By Ray Finch

Russia Using Media Organizations To Garner Support From “Islamic” Countries
By Lucas Winter


Iran

Iran Praises Revolutionary Guards’ Proxy Afghan Brigade
By Michael Rubin

Iran Profiles the Female Police Seeking To Quell the Women’s Protests
By Michael Rubin


Terrorism and Transnational Crime

UN Warns About Islamic State Surging in Africa and Afghanistan
By Jason Warner

Colombia Deemphasizing Coca Eradication in Counterdrug Strategy
By Ryan Berg

Complications Surround Kenyan Peacemaking in DRC
By Jacob Zenn


Global Operational Environment

Russia’s Role in India’s Bids for New Carbines and Medium Transport Aircraft
By Matthew Stein

Algeria Seeks Non-Alignment by Preserving Russia Ties While Welcoming NATO Overtures
By Lucas Winter

Mali Defends Reliance on Russian Counterterrorism Assistance
By Jason Warner

West African States Ruled by Military Leaders Seek To Circumvent Future Sanctions
By Jason Warner

Vietnam and Indonesia Resolve Maritime Disputes
By Jacob Zenn


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