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February 2026 Operational Environment Running Estimate Narrative

By David Anderson | 03/05/2026 | Comments Off on February 2026 Operational Environment Running Estimate Narrative

This narrative documents the OE insights gleaned from the T2COM G-2’s FY26 Program of Analysis—documented from open sources over the…

War in Ukraine Sociocultural Running Estimate 23 – Russian and Ukrainian Home Fronts Straining Under War Fatigue

By David Anderson | 03/03/2026 | Comments Off on War in Ukraine Sociocultural Running Estimate 23 – Russian and Ukrainian Home Fronts Straining Under War Fatigue

In This Running Estimate… Putin’s popularity dipped slightly to 85 percent, reflecting a decrease in the percentage of Russians who…

Implications of Russia’s Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in the Ukraine War

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/01/2025 | Comments Off on Implications of Russia’s Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in the Ukraine War

Credible allegations of Russian forces using chemical weapons in its war with Ukraine continue to prompt calls for international accountability,…

China Accelerates Modernization by Applying Lessons From Russia-Ukraine War

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on China Accelerates Modernization by Applying Lessons From Russia-Ukraine War

China’s PLA Accelerates Modernization, Learning from Ukraine The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is rapidly modernizing, leveraging insights from the Russia-Ukraine…

How Russia Fights: A Compendium of Troika Observations on Russia’s Special Military Operation

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on How Russia Fights: A Compendium of Troika Observations on Russia’s Special Military Operation

Russian Military Operations in Ukraine: Analysis & Insights Ukraine Conflict & Russian Military Strategy This analysis examines the Russian military’s…

Russia’s Adapted Combat Medical Procedures Yielding Enhanced Survival Rates

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/10/2025 | Comments Off on Russia’s Adapted Combat Medical Procedures Yielding Enhanced Survival Rates

This analysis examines the initial inadequacies of Russian medical support during the opening stages of the war in Ukraine, which…

U.S. Army Europe-Africa Unmanned Aircraft Systems Smart Cards

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/04/2025 | Comments Off on U.S. Army Europe-Africa Unmanned Aircraft Systems Smart Cards

This document outlines critical considerations for mitigating the threat posed by small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), particularly first-person view (FPV) drones, based on…

Ukrainian Ambush Overwhelms Russian Mechanized Column Using Hunter-Killer Team Tactics

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/22/2025 | Comments Off on Ukrainian Ambush Overwhelms Russian Mechanized Column Using Hunter-Killer Team Tactics

Ukrainian ambushes using hunter-killer (HK) team tactics are demonstrating success in large-scale combat operations (LSCO) against a technologically superior force,…

War in Ukraine Sociocultural Running Estimate 21 – Perspectives on Peace

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/12/2025 | Comments Off on War in Ukraine Sociocultural Running Estimate 21 – Perspectives on Peace

War in Ukraine – Perspectives On Peace:  This running estimate analyzes public opinion surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war as of April…

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…