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China
Chinese Military Exercises Highlight Improvements in Joint Operations
By Peter Wood
China Issues Concept Paper on Its Role in Global Security
By Thomas Shrimpton
Taiwan Considers “Porcupine Strategy” Against Chinese Invasion
By Cindy Hurst
Chinese Spy Balloon Over Latin America Elicits Minimal Response
By Ryan Berg
Russia
The Composition and Tactics of Wagner Assault Detachments
By Charles Bartles
Russian Arctic Seaports Expand Activity Despite War in Ukraine
By Les Grau
Russia Adds Incentives for Fighters in Ukraine
By Ray Finch
Kazakhstan Draws Lessons From the Russia-Ukraine War
By Matthew Stein
Russia Losing to China in Central Asia
By Ray Finch
Russia Using Media Organizations To Garner Support From “Islamic” Countries
By Lucas Winter
Iran
Iran Praises Revolutionary Guards’ Proxy Afghan Brigade
By Michael Rubin
Iran Profiles the Female Police Seeking To Quell the Women’s Protests
By Michael Rubin
Terrorism and Transnational Crime
UN Warns About Islamic State Surging in Africa and Afghanistan
By Jason Warner
Colombia Deemphasizing Coca Eradication in Counterdrug Strategy
By Ryan Berg
Complications Surround Kenyan Peacemaking in DRC
By Jacob Zenn
Global Operational Environment
Russia’s Role in India’s Bids for New Carbines and Medium Transport Aircraft
By Matthew Stein
Algeria Seeks Non-Alignment by Preserving Russia Ties While Welcoming NATO Overtures
By Lucas Winter
Mali Defends Reliance on Russian Counterterrorism Assistance
By Jason Warner
West African States Ruled by Military Leaders Seek To Circumvent Future Sanctions
By Jason Warner
Vietnam and Indonesia Resolve Maritime Disputes
By Jacob Zenn
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