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OEWatch: Terrorism and Transnational Crime 10 Sep 2026

By David Anderson | 09/10/2026 | Comments Off on OEWatch: Terrorism and Transnational Crime 10 Sep 2026

OE Watch features expert commentary based on translated selections from a diverse range of publicly available, foreign-language media. This product…

OE Watch Issue 6 2026

By David Anderson | 07/30/2026 | Comments Off on OE Watch Issue 6 2026

Articles in the issue include: China China Exploits Travel Delay, Launching Cognitive Campaign Against Taipei China and Vietnam Expand Strategic…

Iranian Political Turmoil Complicating Negotiations for Peace

By David Anderson | 07/23/2026 | Comments Off on Iranian Political Turmoil Complicating Negotiations for Peace

In late June 2026, Iranian President Pezeshkian defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States as a leadership-approved…

Russian PMCs: Global Operation Reach & Status (2026)

By David Anderson | 07/09/2026 | Comments Off on Russian PMCs: Global Operation Reach & Status (2026)

Current Status of Russian Mercenary Groups & Operations Russia employs private military companies (PMCs) as deniable, coercive instruments of state…

OE Watch Issue 5 2026

By David Anderson | 06/30/2026 | Comments Off on OE Watch Issue 5 2026

Articles in the issue include: CHINA Chinese Naval Operations Prompt Japan To Secure Redundant Logistics at Iwo Jima China Upgrades…

OE Watch Issue 4 2026

By Mica Hall | 06/18/2026 | Comments Off on OE Watch Issue 4 2026

Articles in the issue include: CHINA China Takes Another Leap Toward “Unhackable” Quantum Communication Chinese Hybrid Transport Drone Takes Maiden…

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…