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Benin Park Rangers Take on Counterterrorism Tasks

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/02/2022 | Comments Off on Benin Park Rangers Take on Counterterrorism Tasks

“In Benin, there is a lot of communication between us [park rangers] and the Beninese armed forces, but our roles…

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 7 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 7 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 07/24/2022 |

This report highlights significant developments in China, Russia, Iran, terrorism, and global operations. China focuses on military reforms, particularly in…

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Somalia: Behind Al-Shabaab’s Success in Recruiting Children

By Denise Judd | 07/01/2022 | Comments Off on Somalia: Behind Al-Shabaab’s Success in Recruiting Children

Despite the efforts of Somali soldiers, such as those pictured here, and AMISOM/ATMIS, al-Shabaab remains a powerful force. “Over the…

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Murder of Paraguayan Prosecutor in Colombia Suggests Transnational Criminal Cooperation

By Denise Judd | 07/01/2022 | Comments Off on Murder of Paraguayan Prosecutor in Colombia Suggests Transnational Criminal Cooperation

Brazilian Police have faced stiff resistance in the face of a sophisticated and expanding PCC. “The prosecutor was leading one…

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Al-Qaeda’s Sahel Affiliate Targets Togo

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/01/2022 | Comments Off on Al-Qaeda’s Sahel Affiliate Targets Togo

“For a little more than two years, Togo had been preparing for the expansion of Sahelian terrorist groups on its…

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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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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 6 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 6 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 06/24/2022 |

This report highlights significant developments in military and geopolitical operations across China, Russia, Iran, and global security dynamics. China continues…

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A Complex Link Between Coups and Jihadism in West Africa

By Denise Judd | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on A Complex Link Between Coups and Jihadism in West Africa

Colonels Ismaël Wagué and Malick Diaw of Mali’s ruling junta. “Analysts say that while there is no mutually beneficial relationship between jihadist…

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Boko Haram Train Attack Raises Frustration with Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Strategy

By Denise Judd | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Boko Haram Train Attack Raises Frustration with Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Strategy

81 Division NA – Camp Zairo, 2017. “We failed to learn from our Boko Haram experiences, thus validating the dictum…

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National Armed Strike in Colombia Demonstrates Strength of Gulf Clan

By Denise Judd | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on National Armed Strike in Colombia Demonstrates Strength of Gulf Clan

The Colombian Police capture high-level figures in the Gulf Clan. “The illegal armed group carried out an armed strike between…

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