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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 6 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 06/24/2022 |

This report highlights significant developments in military and geopolitical operations across China, Russia, Iran, and global security dynamics. China continues…

A Complex Link Between Coups and Jihadism in West Africa

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on A Complex Link Between Coups and Jihadism in West Africa

Colonels Ismaël Wagué and Malick Diaw of Mali’s ruling junta. “Analysts say that while there is no mutually beneficial relationship between jihadist…

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

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Boko Haram Train Attack Raises Frustration with Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Strategy

81 Division NA – Camp Zairo, 2017. “We failed to learn from our Boko Haram experiences, thus validating the dictum…

National Armed Strike in Colombia Demonstrates Strength of Gulf Clan

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on National Armed Strike in Colombia Demonstrates Strength of Gulf Clan

The Colombian Police capture high-level figures in the Gulf Clan. “The illegal armed group carried out an armed strike between…

Mexican Cartels Buying Land on Colombia-Venezuela Border

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Mexican Cartels Buying Land on Colombia-Venezuela Border

A coca plantation of the kind found on the Colombia-Venezuela border. “The first thing the cartels ask is if the…

Degrading Environmental Conditions in Iraq Providing Cover for Terrorism

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Degrading Environmental Conditions in Iraq Providing Cover for Terrorism

U.S. Soldiers walk from the dining facility during a sandstorm at Forward Operating Base Warhorse, Iraq, July 4 (2009). “…the…

Colombian Navy Discovers Clandestine Narcosub Shipyard

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/02/2022 | Comments Off on Colombian Navy Discovers Clandestine Narcosub Shipyard

  A narcosub of the type found in a clandestine shipyard in Colombia. “Navy men located two semi-submersibles that were ready…

Mexican Criminal Organizations Consolidate Their Positions in South America

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/02/2022 | Comments Off on Mexican Criminal Organizations Consolidate Their Positions in South America

Violence breaks out in Ecuador during protests over the spiraling security situation. “Mexican drug traffickers, especially from the Sinaloa and…

Al Shabaab Takes Advantage of Somalia’s Disjointed Election Process To Ramp Up Attacks

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/02/2022 | Comments Off on Al Shabaab Takes Advantage of Somalia’s Disjointed Election Process To Ramp Up Attacks

A female soldier belonging to the Somali National Army. “Security analysts said the brazen attacks were a fresh demonstration of…

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 4 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/24/2022 |

This document covers significant developments across multiple regions, primarily focusing on China, Russia, Iran, and terrorism. China is enhancing its…