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Russia Shrugs

Russia Shrugs Off Stricter Energy Sanctions, Promises Retaliation

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on Russia Shrugs Off Stricter Energy Sanctions, Promises Retaliation

After the rollout of new energy sector sanctions in January by the United States and United Kingdom, Russia’s Foreign Ministry…

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Russia volunteer

The Evolution of Russian Unmanned Vehicle Doctrine in Ukraine

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on The Evolution of Russian Unmanned Vehicle Doctrine in Ukraine

The accompanying excerpted article from the major Russian daily newspaper Izvestia discusses how Russians are adapting to the changing character of war…

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taiwan suspects

Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ship of Cutting Undersea Data Cables

By nkirkpatrick2 | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ship of Cutting Undersea Data Cables

According to the excerpted article from Taiwan-based Taipei Times, on 3 January, an undersea data cable near Taiwan’s Keeling Harbor was…

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How China Fights China Landing Zone

How China Is Challenging U.S. Maritime Dominance

By nkirkpatrick2 | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on How China Is Challenging U.S. Maritime Dominance

A recent Chinese report claims the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is preparing a new electronic warfare (EW) strategy to challenge…

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china upgrades

China Upgrades Strategic Partnership With Nigeria

By nkirkpatrick2 | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on China Upgrades Strategic Partnership With Nigeria

On 10 January, the Chinese foreign ministry reported on a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Nigerian Foreign Minister…

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Iran Project

Iran Projects Confidence Undeterred by Weakening of Resistance Axis

By nkirkpatrick2 | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on Iran Projects Confidence Undeterred by Weakening of Resistance Axis

Despite the severe weakening of the Iran-led Resistance Axis[i] in recent months, Tehran continues to seek to show itself projecting power.…

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Revolutionary Guard

Revolutionary Guard Chief Downplays Departure From Syria

By nkirkpatrick2 | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on Revolutionary Guard Chief Downplays Departure From Syria

The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria is a major blow to Tehran, but Iranian officials are not…

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China Expands

China Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/16/2025 | Comments Off on China Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

“The start of [China’s] joint naval exercise with Mozambique came after the conclusion of joint naval exercises with Tanzania…” China…

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Red Diamond Infiltration

Russian and Chinese Infiltration Tactics Take Two Different Paths to Success

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/10/2025 |

Both Russia and China use infiltration to circumvent enemy defenses when direct assaults are infeasible due to the strength of…

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Red Diamond Strike and Fire

ATP 7-100.1, Russian Tactics: Strike and Fires

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/09/2025 |

This article will examine how Russian doctrine describes the defense and explore the doctrinal application of the positional defense. The…

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