The Mexican Army's Secret Reserves

As with most militaries, Mexico counts with a first and second reserve, yet few know that its constitution also allows for the country to activate extra reserves in case of emergency or invasion.

The Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) Security and Police Force

Few people know that the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) is composed of several investigative and armed bodies that help them carry out their duties all around the country

UN and Mex Gov Published Poppy Plantation Monitoring Data 2019 - 2020 and 2018 - 2019

A report from the UN office on Drug and Crime (UNDOC) with association of the Mexican government on poppy plantations

How Will Russia Deal With Equipment Loses?

Russia will likely continue to have a steady supply of essentials for the near to mid term, to continue the war in Ukraine thanks to its own infrastructure and two main allies

Russian Armed Forces: Military Doctrine and Strategy

US Congress' 2020 analysis on Russia's doctrine and application in modern warfare

Ukrainian War Update: Russia is on the Brink of Achieving Land Objectives Despite Ukraine's Counteroffensive

Despite the public opinion of the war, based on Russia's 2014 land objectives, Putin might be close to a partial victory

Surveillance and Counter-surveillance Guides

Three guides to help security professionals and journalist understand the basics of surveillance and counter-surveillance

Indigenous Weapons Development in China’s Military Modernization 2012

A U.S.‐China Economic and Security Review Commission Staff Research Report on Chinese weaponry up until 2012

Casualties in the Ukrainian Counteroffensive

As the war drags on, Ukraine is reporting a higer number of casualties than Russia, but what does that really mean?

MEXICO: GLOBAL ORGANIZED CRIME INDEX 2022

A report on Mexico's transnational organized criminal activities and the nation´s resiliance towards it

SCR: September 2022 Forecast

The United Nations' Security Council Report of its worldwide security concerns

Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ Standard

A US government made detailed reference guide that looks into the NIJ body armor standard

Commodity Intelligence Report: North Korea 2021/22 Seasonal Crop Outlook

USDA´s intelligence division seasonal crop outlook and what can be expected of it

Organized Crime and Violence in Mexico 2020 Special Report

An analysis on the factors and measurements that drive peace in Mexico

INTREP: Piracy in the Gulf of Campeche (Mexico) dramatically Increases

Piracy and maritime armed robbieries in Latin America has always been an issue but since 2018 it has spiked considerable. One particular emerging hot spot is Mexico's Gulf of Campeche. Now the pandmeic and the nation´s geopolitical have further increased this trend

(U) TRADOC Threat Tactics Report: Islamic State

The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) 2014 Threat Tactics Report of the Islamic State. To include doctrine, TTPs, force structure, equipment, etc.

RECCE: Manual of Mexican Army and Air Force Uniforms

This 2013 report consists of an official manual for the use of uniforms in the Mexican Air Force and Army, to include a guide on ranks, badges, and some equipment

(U) TRADOC Threat Tactics Report: North Korea

The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) 2015 Threat Tactics Report of North Korea (DPRK). To include doctrine, TTPs, force structure, equipment, etc.

(U) TRADOC Threat Tactics Report: Iran

The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) 2016 Threat Tactics Report of Iran. To include doctrine, TTPs, force structure, equipment, etc.

ISW: The PLA’s Evolving Outlook on Urban Warfare

The ISW has published a product on the PLA's preparations for future urban warfare and its impact on Taiwan

SCR: August 2022 Forecast

The United Nations' Security Council Report summary/forecast of worldwide security concerns

(U) TRADOC Threat Tactics Report: China

The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) 2015 Threat Tactics Report of China. To include doctrine, TTPs, force structure, equipment, etc.

IEP: Global Terrorism Index 2022

An analysis of the impact of terrorism in the world.

(U) WORLDWIDE: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 6 July – 3 August 2022

Office of Naval Intelligence's monthly unclassified report on maritime threats to shipping

2022 Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community

Office of the Director of National Intelligence's annual threat assessment made unclassified for public view

Mexico: Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Organizations

US Congress' 2022 June updated report on Mexico’s current criminal landscape

UKMTO: Quarterly Maritime Security Report 2022 APR- JUN

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization's quarterly report of naval incidents in the Indian Ocean

IMB: Annual Piracy Report - 2021

International Maritime Bureau's annual piracy and armed robbery against ships report

MSC/IMO Annual Piracy Report - 2020

The Maritime Safety Committee/International Maritime Organization annual report on acts of piracy and maritime armed robbery

IMO's Piracy Monthly Report - July 2022

The International Maritime Organization's monthly piracy and maritime armed robbery report.

IMO's Piracy Monthly Report - June 2022

The International Maritime Organization's monthly piracy and maritime armed robbery report.

What are Ukraine's Chances of Winning the War?

As the war drags on, it is unclear who will emerge victorious, yet one thing is clear, Ukraine will not be able to achieve a strategic victory.

Observed Russian Lessons Learned from The First Phase of The Invasion

Russia likely did not adapt its traditional artillery first doctrine to avoid mass civilian casualties and maintain Ukraine's infrastructure intact. Once Russia learned from its operation failures, tactics were changed.

OVERVIEW: Mexico’s Navy Shipbuilding and R&D

The Mexican Navy is currently undergoing a modernization phase. This phase involves increasing shipbuilding capabilities, and UAV, missil technology, and other R&Ds.

INTREP: Chinese Navy Suffers NCO Shortage

The Chinese Navy has for some time faced challenges in recruiting well educated personnel to man its increasingly modern fleets. With their current demographic issues, the pandemic, and an already existing recruitment shortage it is unclear what the Navy will do to solve the issue in the long term.

Vehicle Brief: YAGU

The YAGU is a fully protected assault vehicle based on the Arctic Cat Wildcat 4 1000 four-seat all-terrain vehicle.

Is Mexico on Its Way to Becoming a Major Arms Producer?

Throughout history Mexico has been dependent on foreign powers for militaries gear, this has hinder its ability to be self-suficient a nd therfore control its internal politics.