OE Watch Issue # 01, 2025

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CHINA

Damage to Undersea Cables in Baltic Hint at China – Russia Collusion
By Dodge Billingsley

China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems
By Cindy Hurst

China Debuts Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter
By Major Kevin Kusumoto

China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base
By Jacob Zenn

China’s Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation
By Jacob Zenn


RUSSIA

Russia and Belarus To Strengthen Security Guarantees
By Lionel Beehner

Russia Offers Financial Incentives To Meet Troop Recruiting Targets
By Dodge Billingsley

Russia Expands Its Arctic Research Capabilities
By Les Grau

Russian Volunteer Force Highlights the Evolution of UAV Missions in Ukraine
By Chuck Bartles


IRAN

Iran’s Supreme Leader Hints at His Own Succession
By Michael Rubin

Iran and Saudi Arabia Deepen Defense and Bilateral Ties
By Holly Dagres

Iranian Navy Closely Monitors U.S. Naval Operations in the Persian Gulf
By Holly Dagres

Iran Struggles to Supply Its Electric Grid
By Michael Rubin


NORTH KOREA

North Korean State Media Quickly Censors Its Own Photos
By Anthony W. Holmes


TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIME

Arabic-Language Media Divided on Hezbollah’s Future
By Lucas Winter

Nigerian Senator Proposes Employment of Private Military Companies Against Boko Haram
By Jacob Zenn

Chadian President Threatens Withdrawal From Multinational Joint Task Force
By Jacob Zenn


GLOBAL OPERATIONAL ENVIRONEMENT

Kazakhstan Expands Opportunities for Volunteers To Join the Armed Forces
By Matthew Stein

Latin America’s Dictators Scramble To Join BRICS
By Ryan Berg

Maduro Shakes Up Top Security Posts in Venezuela Following Disputed Election
By Ryan Berg