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China
People’s Liberation Army Changing Mission of Civilian Personnel
By Kevin McCauley
Beijing Expands Counter-Espionage Law To Crack Down on Foreign Access to Chinese Information
By Thomas Shrimpton
Chinese Perspective on Manned-Unmanned Coordinated Operations on the Modern Battlefield
By Thomas Shrimpton
China Justifies Naval Pressure Against Japan
By Jacob Zenn
China Eyes Opportunity To Expand ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ With Mexico
By Ryan Berg
Russia
Regional Analyst Questions Effectiveness, Sustainability of Russian Missile Strikes in Ukraine
By Dodge Billingsley
Russian Domestic Support for Ukraine Invasion Weakens as Fighters Return Home
By Ray Finch
Russian Defense Ministry Approves Five-Year Plan To Expand and Modernize Arctic Air Bases
By Les Grau
Russia Strengthens Its Military Presence in Central Asia
By Matthew Stein
Russia Concerned About Dependence on Chinese Technology
By Ray Finch
Iran
Iran Unveils New Thermobaric Warhead
By Michael Rubin
Iran Opens New Helicopter, Drone Base in Southeastern Provincial Capital
By Michael Rubin
Iran Ready To Help Syria Rebuild Its Defense Infrastructure
By Michael Rubin
Terrorism and Transnational Crime
Organized Crime Engulfing Ecuador
By Ryan Berg
Burkina Faso Claims Disguised Jihadists, Not Military, Responsible for Civilian Killings
By Jason Warner
Vast Majority of Malians Express Confidence in Russia’s Ability To Address Jihadist Violence
By Jason Warner
Global Operational Environment
Sudanese Conflict Harms Russian Military and Mining Interests
By Jacob Zenn
India’s Perspective on Negotiations With China Over Line of Actual Control
By Matthew Stein
Key Arab Countries Join Chinese-Led Regional Body as Dialogue Partners
By Lucas Winter
South African Army Chief Visits Russia To Discuss Arms Amid U.S. Tensions
By Jason Warner
UAE Seeking Greater Cooperation With Egyptian Defense Sector
By Lucas Winter