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Iran and Russia Seek to Reshape Global Hegemony with New Bilateral Agreement
Executive Summary: Cooperation between Iran and Russia has improved incrementally since 2022, especially in the military sphere. The two countries are expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement toward the end of this year. Moscow... MORE
Arms Manufacturing in Russia in January–September 2024 Demonstrates No Growth
Executive Summary: The Russian industrial output index comparing January–September 2024 to January–September 2023 is 104.4 percent, demonstrating economic growth when considering the data in rubles. The inflation of the ruble makes it seem as if... MORE
Putin and Kim Look for Opportunities Amid US Elections Turmoil
Executive Summary: Russia is leveraging the United States’ preoccupation with its presidential election to advance its strategic interests, bringing in additional military support from North Korea with the arrival of North Korean troops and supplies.... MORE
PRC-Manufactured Weapons Abound Among African Militant Groups
Executive Summary: Weapons manufactured in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are increasingly falling into the hands of militant groups across Africa, with key contributors being state-owned defense contractors like Norinco. However, it is unclear... MORE
The PRC’s Overcapacity Problem Depends on Who You Ask
Executive Summary: Senior Party and government officials have identified overcapacity as a major economic challenge, but state media have instead downplayed or denied its existence, framing concerns from the West as politically motivated. Regional governments... MORE
Joint Sword-2024B: Quarantining Key Ports and Seizing Comprehensive Superiority
Executive Summary: The Joint Sword-2024B exercise on October 14 focused on quarantining Taiwan’s ports and establishing sea and air superiority. It showcased the ability of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to coordinate maritime control with China... MORE
The Art of War: PRC Weaponizes Culture to Galvanize the People
Executive Summary: The Party sees culture as a tool to achieve its strategic ambitions both inside and outside the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Speeches, articles, and conferences portray it as central to achieving national... MORE
PRC Adapts Meta’s Llama for Military and Security AI Applications
Executive Summary: Researchers in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have optimized Meta’s Llama model for specialized military and security purposes. ChatBIT, an adapted Llama model, appears to be successful in demonstrations in which it... MORE
To Combat Demographic Decline, Moscow Must Focus on Mortality Rather than Fertility
Executive Summary: Russia’s continuing population decline means it will soon not have enough people to run its economy and fight in its wars. Russian President Vladimir Putin is talking ever more about falling fertility rates... MORE