OE Watch Issue # 06, 2022

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CHINA

China Expands Naval Expeditionary Capability With New Ship and Helicopter Variants
By Peter Wood

Two Retired Chinese Officials Offer Conflicting Perspectives on Russia’s Prospects in Ukraine
By Peter Wood

Chinese Military Scholars Call out Russia for Invading Ukraine
By Dodge Billingsley


RUSSIA

Russia Shifting Wounded Servicemen to Recruitment Duties
By Charles Bartles

Russia Tests R-441 Liven Satellite Communication in Ukraine
By Charles Bartles

Russian WWII Veteran Benefits Lag Behind Those in Central Asia
By Ray Finch

Russian Media Source Blames United States for Russian “Brain Drain”
By Ray Finch


IRAN

Khamenei Speaks on Necessity of Palestinian “Resistance”
By Michael Rubin

Iran Initiates and Defends New Bread Subsidies Amid Deteriorating Economy
By Michael Rubin

Iran Seeks To Counter Misinformation Circulating on Social Media
By Michael Rubin


TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIME

A Complex Link Between Coups and Jihadism in West Africa
By Robert Feldman

Boko Haram Train Attack Raises Frustration with Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Strategy
By Jacob Zenn

National Armed Strike in Colombia Demonstrates Strength of Gulf Clan
By Ryan Berg

Mexican Cartels Buying Land on Colombia-Venezuela Border
By Ryan Berg

Algeria Sees Threat from Morocco as Western Sahara Conflict Threatens To Reignite
By Lucas Winter

Degrading Environmental Conditions in Iraq Providing Cover for Terrorism
By Lucas Winter

The Philippines Gaining Upper Hand Against Abu Sayyaf
By Jacob Zenn


GLOBAL OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Turkey Tightens Grip on Black Sea amid War in Ukraine
By Ihsan Gunduz

Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Drones Play Important Role in Ukraine
By Karen Kaya

Kazakhstan Cancels Soviet-Era Parade To Focus on Combat Readiness
By Matthew Stein

India Cancels Plans To Purchase Russian Equipment
By Matthew Stein

Argentina Gets Closer to China-Led Economic and Multilateral Institutions
By Ryan Berg