OE Watch Issue # 02, 2023

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China

New Domain Forces and Combat Capabilities in Chinese Military Thinking
By Peter Wood

A Chinese Perspective on the Pitfalls of Military Intelligentization
By Cindy Hurst

China Addresses Challenges to Critical Mineral Supply
By Thomas Shrimpton

Hong Kong Firm To Develop Satellite and Rocket Launch Site in Djibouti
By Thomas Shrimpton


RUSSIA

Russia To Add New Naval Infantry Divisions
By Charles Bartles

Russia Justifies Bringing Back T-62 Tank
By Charles Bartles

Russia Taking Steps To Improve Mobilization Capabilities
By Ray Finch

Russia Compares Ukraine Conflict to WWII
By Ray Finch

Anticipating Russian Collapse, Chechen Diaspora Groups Jockey for Position
By Dodge Billingsley

Canada Makes Additional Claims to Arctic Territory Claimed by Russia
By Les Grau

Armenia Takes Another Step Away From Russia
By Matthew Stein


IRAN

Iran Moves Sea-Borne Drone Fleet Closer to Reality
By Michael Rubin

Iranian General Reiterates Goal To Expel United States From Region
By Michael Rubin

Iran Fires Indigenous Torpedoes From Submarines for First Time
By Michael Rubin


TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIME

Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia
By Jason Warner

After New Gains, Somali Government Claims Al-Shabaab Seeks Negotiations
By Jason Warner

Nigerian Leadership Seeks Renewed Regional Cooperation Against Boko Haram
By Jacob Zenn


GLOBAL OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Morocco Sending Military Equipment to Ukraine
By Jason Warner

Syrians Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Playing Limited Role
By Lucas Winter

Tajikistan and China Deepen Security Cooperation
By Matthew Stein

Chinese-Arab Summit Signals Growing Saudi-Chinese Defense Alignment
By Lucas Winter

Russian Interference in Colombian Election Roils the Region
By Ryan Berg

Venezuela’s Dictatorship Strengthens While Opposition Is in Disarray
By Ryan Berg


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