OE Watch Issue 2 2024

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  • China’s Economic Interests in the Middle East At Risk With Rise of Houthi Shipping Attacks.
  • Russia’s “Africa Corps” Set To Replace Wagner in Niger
  • Taliban Challenged by Uptick of Islamic State–Khorasan Province Attacks China’s Economic Interests in the Middle East At Risk With Rise of Houthi Shipping Attacks
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