OE Watch Volume 10, Issue 8 August 2020

By FMSO

Distribution A: Approved for public release

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This document focuses on various military, geopolitical, and security developments in Eurasia, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, and Latin America. Key highlights include Russia’s military advancements, such as robotic combat vehicles and the deployment of new submarines, as well as its ongoing strategic presence in Syria. In the Indo-Pacific, China continues to modernize its military forces, including deploying the BeiDou satellite system and reforming its reserve system. Middle Eastern tensions, particularly between Turkey, Greece, and the UAE, are discussed, alongside Iran’s increasing ambition in the global military market. Africa sees concerns over terrorism and Russia’s nuclear ventures, while Latin America addresses issues like Venezuela’s ties with Iran and the expanding reach of Mexican cartels.

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