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Iran Overview and & The 12 Day War

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/23/2025 | Comments Off on Iran Overview and & The 12 Day War

Iran Overview & The 12-Day War – discussing Iran’s recent history and lead up to war with Israel, potential U.S.…

Use of Subterranean Infrastructure in Contemporary Conflicts

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/22/2025 | Comments Off on Use of Subterranean Infrastructure in Contemporary Conflicts

Ongoing conflicts show how subterranean infrastructure is capable of delaying enemy forces and allowing tenacious defense of urban areas, while…

Iran Problem Set Overview

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/05/2025 |

This report provides an overview of the Iranian problem set. The information from this report is completely derived from publicly…

OE Watch Issue 1 2023

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/26/2025 |

Little Evidence That Algeria Is Shifting From Russian to Chinese Arms Imports Amid Ukraine Conflict Iran Asks Tajikistan Not To…

OE Watch Issue 3 2023

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/26/2025 |

China Integrating PLAAF Elements Into PLAA Training, Including OPFOR Wagner Group Adapts To Trench Warfare, Assault Tactics in Ukraine Taiwan…

OE Watch Issue 2 2023

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/26/2025 |

Russia Expands Naval Infantry Amid Ukraine Conflict China Rapidly Developing AI-Driven Warfare Systems To Enhance Combat Efficiency Hong Kong Aerospace…

OE Watch Issue 10 2023

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/26/2025 |

Russia Continues Arctic Expansion Despite Ukraine War and Sanctions Iran Modernizing Its Drone Capabilities China’s Pacific Expansion and Potential To…

OE Watch Issue 9 2023

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/26/2025 |

Russian North Sea Fleet Deputy Commander Killed in Nagorno-Karabakh Indonesia Continues Updating Its Counter-Extremism Doctrine Iran Promoting Medical Tourism To…

The Islamic State’s “African Turn”

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/11/2025 |

The Islamic State Central is increasingly publicizing the achievements of its affiliated African provinces, leading to what the FMSO’s Foreign…

Cyber CoE G2 Threat Branch infographic: Hypothetical Explosive Placement in Hezbollah’s Communication Devices

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/11/2024 |

https://oe.t2com.army.mil/file/%28U%29_241009_Hypothetical_Explosive_Placement_in_Hezbollah%26?f=c4d6e962