OE Watch Issue # 01, 2023

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China

China Likely To Boost Nuclear Triad
By Cindy Hurst

New Chinese Small Arms at Weapons Expo
By Peter Wood

China Addresses Food Security at Home, Uses “Food Diplomacy” Abroad
By Peter Wood

Beijing’s Vision for Global Cyberspace Governance
By Thomas Shrimpton


Russia

Russia Conducts Nuclear-Delivery Tests in the Arctic
By Les Grau

Russia May Extend Conscription Period to Two Years
By Charles Bartles

Russia To Reintroduce Military Training Into High Schools
By Charles Bartles

Russian Military Experiencing Pay Problems
By Ray Finch

Russia Further Bolstering Iran Relations Following Ukraine Invasion
By Ray Finch

Rationales for Russia’s Return to the Black Sea Grain Deal Russia-Led Military Alliance in Central Asia Weakening Amid Quagmire in Ukraine
By Karen Kaya


Iran

Iran Asks Tajikistan Not To Use Iranian Drones in Dispute With Kyrgyzstan
By Michael Rubin

Iran Claim of Hypersonic Missile Capability Probably Exaggerated
By Michael Rubin


Terrorism and Transnational Crime

Colombia’s Congress Authorizes “Total Peace” Negotiation With Guerrilla and Criminal Groups
By Ryan Berg 

South Africa Spotlighted for Links to Funding Islamic State in Africa
By Jason Warner

Marawi Reflections Reveal Urban Warfare Challenges for Philippine Army
By Jacob Zenn


Global Operational Environment

India Moves To Compete With China in Africa
By Matthew Stein

China Deepening Cooperation in Latin America’s Sizeable Lithium Sector 
By Ryan Berg

Israeli Embassy in South Korea Opens in the Metaverse
By Karen Kaya

Kazakhstan’s Military Doctrine Raises Questions for Russia
By Matthew Stein

Russia Laying Groundwork Ahead of July 2023 Russia-Africa Summit 
By Jason Warner

Russia’s Ukraine Narratives Find Appeal in Arab Countries
By Lucas Winter

Little Evidence That Algeria Is Shifting From Russian to Chinese Arms Imports Amid Ukraine Conflict
By Lucas Winter