Posts by Kevin O'Connell
Instruments of Russian Military Influence in Chile
Russia’s current M-DIME influence in Chile is assessed as Very Low. Some of the most important instruments for Russia’s influence in Chile include: · Trade and Cooperation in Strategic Commodities/Sectors (E3). Russia’s projected M-DIME influence in Chile is assessed as Steady. Some of the most important instruments for Russia’s future influence in Chile include: ·…
READ STORYCyber CoE G2 Threat Branch Korean People’s Army Inforgraphic
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READ STORYIRAN’S CRIMINAL STATECRAFT: How Tehran Weaponizes Illicit Markets
This report uncovers how Iran’s proxies, such as Hezbollah and militias in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and Palestine are critical to Tehran’s influence. Download the Iran’s Criminal Statecraft Document Related content is available here: https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/irans-criminal-statecraft-how-teheran-weaponizes-illicit-markets/
READ STORYRussian Minefield Tactics Pose Challenge to Mobility
Since the wider Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ukraine has surpassed Afghanistan and Syria to become the most heavily mined country on earth.i Landmines have been identified in 11 of Ukraine’s 27 regions—Chernihivska, Dnipropetrovska, Donetska, Kharkivska, Khersonska, Kyivska, Luhanska, Mykolaivska, Odeska, Sumska, and Zaporizka.ii Ukrainian armed forces, separatist groups, and the Russian Army have…
READ STORYCyber CoE Unclassified Threat Read Book
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READ STORYKnow the Threat: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army Ground Force Recognition Guide
This GTA poster (GTA 20-10-003) provides a quick recognition guide to the PLA-Army Ground Force personnel with typical uniform configurations and examples of various weaponry. It is available for download in the Central Army Registry here: https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/100.ATSC/D11FE576-95AC-49BE-9689-319470D228B7-1723207068518/GTA20_10_003.pdf
READ STORYIran OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #7
Iran Asserts the Strength of Its Air Defense Capabilities https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iran-asserts-the-strength-of-its-air-defense-capabilities/ By Holly Dagres Bahrain May Renew Ties With Iran Following Saudi Arabia’s Lead https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/bahrain-may-renew-ties-with-iran-following-saudi-arabias-lead/ By Holly Dagres Iran Spaceport to Open in 2025 https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iran-spaceport-to-open-in-2025/ By Michael Rubin
READ STORYRussia OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #7
Russia Gains Combat Power from Volunteer Service https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russia-gains-combat-power-from-volunteer-service/ By Chuck Bartles Russia Sees Need for Emphasized “React to Ambush” Training https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russia-sees-need-for-emphasized-react-to-ambush-training/ By MAJ Andrew Fisher Russian Drift Station Vital to Arctic Research Effort https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russian-drift-station-vital-to-arctic-research-effort/ By Les Grau Russia Demonstrating Power Projection Capabilities With Havana Port Call https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russia-demonstrating-power-projection-capabilities-with-havana-port-call/ By Ryan Berg Kazakhstan Imposes New Language Requirements…
READ STORYChina OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #7
Taiwan President’s Inaugural Speech Prompts Chinese Military Drills https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/taiwan-presidents-inaugural-speech-prompts-chinese-military-drills/ By Cindy Hurst China Concludes Its Largest Military Drills Near Taiwan https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/china-concludes-its-largest-military-drills-near-taiwan/ By MAJ Kevin Kusumoto China Assures and Warns Japan Regarding Taiwan https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/china-assures-and-warns-japan-regarding-taiwan/ By Dodge Billingsley China Creating Undersea Cable Network in Response to United States Isolation Efforts https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/china-creating-undersea-cable-network-in-response-to-united-states-isolation-efforts/ By Dodge Billingsley
READ STORYATP 7-100.1, Russian Tactics: Attack
This article is an excerpt from the recently published Army Techniques Publication (ATP), 7-100.1 Russian Tactics, and will distill critical concepts from the doctrinal publication into shorter, more digestible pieces. ATP 7-100.1 Russian Tactics is the U.S. Army doctrinal presentation of how Russian ground force doctrine indicates Russian ground forces will approach conflict. This article…
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