(Click image to download magazine.)
CHINA
Chinese Army Division Independently Improves Integrated Reconnaissance System
By Cindy Hurst
China Wages Cognitive Warfare To Shape Taiwanese Public Opinion
By Cindy Hurst
Beyond the Glitzy Projects: China’s Far-Reaching Impact on Kenya
By Robert Feldman
China Strengthening Position in Central America with Recognition by Nicaragua
By Ryan Berg
RUSSIA
Respected Russian Academic Speculates on War in the Arctic
By Les Grau
Russian NBC Defense Troops Increase Thermobaric Munition Capabilities
By Charles Bartles
Russians View Military Increasingly Favorably as Extortion and Other Negative News Go Underreported
By Lester Grau
Russian Orthodox Church Strengthening Its Position in Africa
By Ray Finch
Russia Highlighting Use of “Cube” and “Lancet” Loitering Munitions in Syria
By Lucas Winter
Russia’s Increasingly Visible Military Presence in Mali
By Jacob Zenn
IRAN
Iran and Syria Discuss Transportation Cooperation
By Michael Rubin
Iran’s Purported Counter-Hijacking Record
By Michael Rubin
Iran Busts Weapons and Ammunition Smuggling Ring
By Michael Rubin
TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIME
Guerrilla Groups Continue To Threaten Colombia Along Border with Venezuela
By Ryan Berg
Somalia: Puntland Troops Fight Each Other, Not Terrorists
By Robert Feldman
East African Special Forces Commit to Cross-Border Counter-Terrorism Operations
By Jacob Zenn
Sahel Drug Trade Mixes with Militancy
By Jacob Zenn
Southeast Asia Sees Decrease in Terrorism
By Jacob Zenn
GLOBAL OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
A Turkish Perspective on Great Power Competition in 2022 and Beyond
By Karen Kaya
The Future of Turkish-Russian Relations
By Ihsan Gündüz
The Collective Security Treaty Organization Demonstrates Its “Peacekeeping” Capabilities
By Matthew Stein
Algeria Obtains Chinese Integrated EW Reconnaissance/Jamming System
By Lucas Winter
Service Rifles and Fighter Jets: Pakistan’s Defense Acquisition Priorities
By Matthew Stein