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Explore a variety of DIA topics to include their military power publications, functional threat reports, and other products providing intelligence on foreign militaries to prevent and decisively win wars. Discover some of their seminal products on the Iranian military.

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Regional Power: North Korea | Political and Military Situation in North Korea

Army University Press

This film examines the current political and military situation in North Korea. Subject matter experts discuss Korean history, DPRK current affairs, and KPA military doctrine. Topics include the rise of the Kim family to political leadership of the DPRK, its influence in the region, and how the U.S. works in partnership with the Republic of Korea.

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RAND Corporation is a global policy think tank that provides research and analysis to inform policymakers on crucial issues, including international security and North Korea.

The CSIS Korea Chair monitors tensions on the Korean Peninsula and advances major policy issues related to Korea at a critical time for the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Research focused on North Korean nuclear diplomacy, countering proliferation finance and the sanctions regimes imposed to address proliferation threats, as well as the structure, operations, and evasion tactics of North Korean proliferation networks.

38 North, a publication of the Stimson Center, provides expert analysis and data on North Korea to inform policymakers and the public about Korean Peninsula security issues.

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M_DIME Russia in North Korea

Instruments of Russian Military Influence in North Korea

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/09/2025 | Comments Off on Instruments of Russian Military Influence in North Korea

What tools of national power does Russia use to gain military influence in North Korea? In this new report from…

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M_DIME China in North Korea

Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in North Korea

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/09/2025 | Comments Off on Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in North Korea

What tools of national power does China use to gain military influence in North Korea? In this new report from…

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North Korean Media Stays Quiet Despite Global Concerns

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on North Korean Media Stays Quiet Despite Global Concerns

In the lead-up to the January 2025 inauguration of U.S. President Trump, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (PRK) media…

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North Korea Infographic

Cyber CoE G2 Threat Branch Korean People’s Army Inforgraphic

By Kevin O'Connell | 11/15/2024 |

This infographic provides an overview of the Korean People’s Army. The Korean People’s Army (KPA) is the military force of…

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North Korea Resources Deck

By nkirkpatrick2 | 10/08/2024 |

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OE Watch 2024 issue 9

OE Watch Issue 9 2024

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/11/2024 |

China Conducts First Live Fire Exercise Integrating Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Assault Ships Russia Conducts Its Largest Naval Exercise in…

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OE Watch 2024 issue 8

OE Watch Issue 8 2024

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/11/2024 |

China Introduces New Unmanned Systems in Combat Exercises North Korea Previews Hypothetical Negotiating Strategy Russia’s Africa Corps Personnel Redeploy From…

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OE 2024-2034

The Operational Environment 2024-2034: Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/31/2024 |

The TRADOC G2 is responsible for defining, describing, and delivering the Operational Environment (OE) to the Army. Since the last…

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LPDArmy2030

TRADOC LPD discusses the Army of 2030 and its near-peer adversaries

By Rian Crabtree | 06/28/2024 |

The webinar, featuring Maj. Gen. Scott Linton, TRADOC deputy chief of staff, and Mr. Ian Sullivan, TRADOC G-2 deputy chief…

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Russia Continues To Enhance Its Arctic Infrastructure

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/11/2024 | Comments Off on Russia Continues To Enhance Its Arctic Infrastructure

Map of the Yenisei River showing national borders “The 5.8 km long pipeline is a key component of Vostok Oil,…

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