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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 2 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/24/2022 |

This document offers a broad examination of military, geopolitical, and security developments, with a focus on Russia, China, Iran, and…

Iran’s Purported Counter-Hijacking Record

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran’s Purported Counter-Hijacking Record

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps counter-hijacking drills, January 2017. “This statistic indicates a 100 percent success rate of the IRGC…

Guerrilla Groups Continue To Threaten Colombia Along Border with Venezuela

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Guerrilla Groups Continue To Threaten Colombia Along Border with Venezuela

Members of Colombia’s National Liberation Army, which operates along the border area between Colombia and Venezuela, pose with their weapons.…

Southeast Asia Sees Decrease in Terrorism

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Southeast Asia Sees Decrease in Terrorism

DSA 2016 – Close Quarters Battle. “The government-imposed lockdowns have forced people to spend more time online, raising the likelihood…

OE Watch Vol. 12, Issue 1 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/24/2022 |

This document provides an overview of global military, geopolitical, and security developments. It covers China’s advancements in defense, including AI-driven…

COVID-19 Diverting Resources from Terrorism Fight in the Sahel

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on COVID-19 Diverting Resources from Terrorism Fight in the Sahel

Diversion of funds to fight COVID-19 has left the Burkinabe military with fewer resources to combat terrorism. “The Sahel is…

Mozambique: Foreign Mercenaries Not Enough To Beat Terrorism

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Mozambique: Foreign Mercenaries Not Enough To Beat Terrorism

Unlike the Russian mercenaries, Rwandan soldiers, such as the ones depicted here during a training exercise, made significant progress against…

East African Special Forces Commit to Cross-Border Counterterrorism Operations

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on East African Special Forces Commit to Cross-Border Counterterrorism Operations

Rwandan Defense Force combat lifesaver training. “In order to allow the state of siege to quickly restore peace in Ituri…

Indonesia Casts Wide Net in Terrorism Arrests

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Indonesia Casts Wide Net in Terrorism Arrests

Densus 88 element raid. “Jamaah Islamiyah is estimated to have 6,000 to 7,000 members and sympathizers spread throughout Indonesia in…

ISIS Ramps Up Attacks in Iraq’s “Disputed Territories”

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on ISIS Ramps Up Attacks in Iraq’s “Disputed Territories”

Disputed areas in Iraq. “… there is a 100% likelihood that ISIS will launch more attacks on the Peshmerga forces…