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CHINA
China Expands Naval Expeditionary Capability With New Ship and Helicopter Variants
By Peter Wood
Two Retired Chinese Officials Offer Conflicting Perspectives on Russia’s Prospects in Ukraine
By Peter Wood
Chinese Military Scholars Call out Russia for Invading Ukraine
By Dodge Billingsley
RUSSIA
Russia Shifting Wounded Servicemen to Recruitment Duties
By Charles Bartles
Russia Tests R-441 Liven Satellite Communication in Ukraine
By Charles Bartles
Russian WWII Veteran Benefits Lag Behind Those in Central Asia
By Ray Finch
Russian Media Source Blames United States for Russian “Brain Drain”
By Ray Finch
IRAN
Khamenei Speaks on Necessity of Palestinian “Resistance”
By Michael Rubin
Iran Initiates and Defends New Bread Subsidies Amid Deteriorating Economy
By Michael Rubin
Iran Seeks To Counter Misinformation Circulating on Social Media
By Michael Rubin
TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIME
A Complex Link Between Coups and Jihadism in West Africa
By Robert Feldman
Boko Haram Train Attack Raises Frustration with Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Strategy
By Jacob Zenn
National Armed Strike in Colombia Demonstrates Strength of Gulf Clan
By Ryan Berg
Mexican Cartels Buying Land on Colombia-Venezuela Border
By Ryan Berg
Algeria Sees Threat from Morocco as Western Sahara Conflict Threatens To Reignite
By Lucas Winter
Degrading Environmental Conditions in Iraq Providing Cover for Terrorism
By Lucas Winter
The Philippines Gaining Upper Hand Against Abu Sayyaf
By Jacob Zenn
GLOBAL OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Turkey Tightens Grip on Black Sea amid War in Ukraine
By Ihsan Gunduz
Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Drones Play Important Role in Ukraine
By Karen Kaya
Kazakhstan Cancels Soviet-Era Parade To Focus on Combat Readiness
By Matthew Stein
India Cancels Plans To Purchase Russian Equipment
By Matthew Stein
Argentina Gets Closer to China-Led Economic and Multilateral Institutions
By Ryan Berg