Xi-Putin Meeting in SCO Summit

CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: Jussi Puustinen, LTC, FIN Army, CSAG/CCJ5 21 September 2022 Subject: Xi has put on some weight; Changing dynamics between Xi and Putin and the consequences. Purpose: To provide a perspective on the implications of the Xi – Putin meeting at the 22nd SCO summit amid Russian illegal invasion of Ukraine and Read More >

China’s 20th National Congress

CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: Taewon Choi, LTC, Korean Army, CSAG/CCJ5 21 September 2022 Subject: Prospects of the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) scheduled on 16 Oct 2022. Purpose: Provide an overview and outlook for the upcoming 20th National Congress of the CCP. Read the complete paper here.   View other USCENTCOM Combined Strategic Analysis Read More >

The Middle East Game of Drones

CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: Mihai Girboan, Maj., ROU Army, CSAG/CCJ5 24 August 2022 Subject: The Middle East Game of Drones. Purpose: To identify the new tendencies in technology, proliferation, and commercialization of unmanned aerial vehicles, the strategic ties between actors, the “why and how” of the UAV use in USCENTCOM AOR and the consequences resulting from it, Read More >

Integrated Deterrence

CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: Jussi Puustinen, LTC, FIN Army, CSAG/CCJ5 & Richard Pečínka, Lt Col, CZE Air Force CSAG/CCJ5 17 August 2022 Subject: CSAG’s perspective on the concept of Integrated Deterrence. Purpose: To provide CSAG’s unvarnished opinion about the Integrated Deterrence Concept. This paper discusses general requirements for implementing the concept, challenges, opportunities, and provides opinions on Read More >