South America

The 3 colors of TRADOC.
6 2023

OE Watch Issue 6 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Eyes Opportunity To Expand “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” With Mexico Iran Ready To Help Syria Rebuild Its Defense Infrastructure Russian…

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9 2023

OE Watch Issue 9 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Russian North Sea Fleet Deputy Commander Killed in Nagorno-Karabakh Indonesia Continues Updating Its Counter-Extremism Doctrine Iran Promoting Medical Tourism To…

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Peru’s Stance On Megaport Is a Test of China’s Influence

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/10/2024 | Comments Off on Peru’s Stance On Megaport Is a Test of China’s Influence

“Now the National Port Authority is trying to rescind the exclusivity, claiming it made a mistake…The Chinese company, however, remains…

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MDIME Russia Argentina

M-DIME | Instruments of Russian Military Influence in Argentina

By nkirkpatrick2 | 08/14/2024 |

What tools of national power does Russia use to gain military influence in Argentina? In this new report from FMSO’s…

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MDIME China Argentina

M-DIME | Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in Argentina

By nkirkpatrick2 | 08/14/2024 |

What tools of national power does China use to gain military influence in Argentina? In this new report from FMSO’s…

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Berg 01 Chinese surveillance balloon hovers over the Americas

Chinese Spy Balloon Over Latin America Elicits Minimal Response

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on Chinese Spy Balloon Over Latin America Elicits Minimal Response

Chinese surveillance balloon hovers over the Americas. “The Colombian Air Force said that the balloon did not present a threat…

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Berg 02 aerial eradication operation conducted by helicopter

Colombia Deemphasizing Coca Eradication in Counterdrug Strategy

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on Colombia Deemphasizing Coca Eradication in Counterdrug Strategy

An aerial eradication operation conducted by helicopter. “The government of Gustavo Petro is taking increasingly decisive steps to achieve the…

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Berg 03 Lithium mines in Jujuy Province Argentina

China Deepening Cooperation in Latin America’s Sizeable Lithium Sector 

By Denise Judd | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on China Deepening Cooperation in Latin America’s Sizeable Lithium Sector 

Lithium mines in Jujuy Province, Argentina. “China’s consumption of lithium accounted for 65 percent in the global lithium market, driven…

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Indonesia Extends Counter-Drug Trafficking Cooperation to South America

By Denise Judd | 07/01/2022 | Comments Off on Indonesia Extends Counter-Drug Trafficking Cooperation to South America

National Narcotics Agency (BNN) logo. “I have just carried out a working visit as Chair of the Indonesian Delegation to…

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Berg 02 Peruvian President Pedro Castillo

Peruvian President Castillo Oversees Dizzying Turnover in Government

By Denise Judd | 03/02/2022 | Comments Off on Peruvian President Castillo Oversees Dizzying Turnover in Government

The swearing-in of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. “Castillo also recalled the political instability that Peru has experienced in the last…

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