Asia

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“Compendium of Central Asian Military and Security Activity v8” by Matthew Stein (2021-01-20)

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/20/2021 | Comments Off on “Compendium of Central Asian Military and Security Activity v8” by Matthew Stein (2021-01-20)

(Click image to download brief.) Since Central Asian states gained independence in 1991, new regional military and security alliances have…

DATE Pacific Update

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/04/2020 |

The update includes the addition of new sub-variable content across the PMESII-PT Framework (totaling over 500 pages of OE content with over 250 sub-variable topics per country).

Great Power Competition: The Changing Landscape of Global Geopolitics (edited by Dr. Mahir J. Ibrahimov)

By Kevin O'Connell | 11/24/2020 | Comments Off on Great Power Competition: The Changing Landscape of Global Geopolitics (edited by Dr. Mahir J. Ibrahimov)

(Click image to download book.) Great Power Competition continues the discussion begun with the 2017 Cultural Perspectives, Geopolitics, & Energy…

Red Diamond, Vol 10, Iss 3: China

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/11/2019 |

This edition of Red Diamond focuses on China, examining its military capabilities, strategic objectives, and activities in various regions. It…

Competition in 2035: Anticipating Chinese Exploitation

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/15/2019 |

This report examines potential areas of Chinese exploitation in the Operational Environment (OE) in 2035. It analyzes Chinese strategic objectives,…

SEA Megacities: Bangkok – A Fault Line

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/31/2017 |

This report examines the challenges and vulnerabilities of Bangkok as a megacity in Southeast Asia. It analyzes the city’s infrastructure,…

SEA Megacities: Jakarta – A Fault Line

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/01/2017 |

This report examines the challenges and vulnerabilities of Jakarta as a megacity in Southeast Asia. It analyzes the city’s infrastructure,…

SEA Megacities: Manila – A Fault Line

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/01/2017 |

This report examines the challenges and vulnerabilities of Manila as a megacity in Southeast Asia. It analyzes the city’s rapid…

Cultural Perspectives, Geopolitics & Energy Security of Eurasia: Is the Next Global Conflict Imminent? (Mahir J. Ibrahimov, Gustav A. Otto, and Lee G. Gentile, Jr.)

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/25/2017 | Comments Off on Cultural Perspectives, Geopolitics & Energy Security of Eurasia: Is the Next Global Conflict Imminent? (Mahir J. Ibrahimov, Gustav A. Otto, and Lee G. Gentile, Jr.)

(Click image to download book.) Marking the anniversary of the Ukraine Revolution of 2014, the Army University Press is pleased…

China’s Military Strategy: Basic Conceptsand Examples of its Use (Timothy L. Thomas)

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/18/2014 | Comments Off on China’s Military Strategy: Basic Conceptsand Examples of its Use (Timothy L. Thomas)

(Click image to download book.) Chinese retired Lieutenant General Li Jijun noted in 2006 that, from the vantage point of…