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== Broad Country or Area Research ==
== Broad Country or Area Research ==


In this framework, "Country1" refers to friendly forces, "CountryA" refers to the host nation, and "CountryX" refers to the adversary.  
In this framework, "Country1" refers to friendly forces, "CountryA" refers to the host nation, and "CountryX" refers to the adversary.


Once the PMESII-PT analysis is complete, you can assess how each factor influences the [[Center_of_Gravity|COG]] and adjust the strategy accordingly.
Once the PMESII-PT analysis is complete, you can assess how each factor influences the [[Center_of_Gravity|COG]] and adjust the strategy accordingly.
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=== Political ===
=== Political ===


* '''CountryX's Political Influence in CountryA''':
'''CountryX's Political Influence in CountryA''':
* Identify political alliances or alignments between CountryX and key political figures or parties in CountryA.
* Identify political alliances or alignments between CountryX and key political figures or parties in CountryA.
  * Assess how CountryX leverages political influence within CountryA through lobbying, advocacy, or covert operations.
* Assess how CountryX leverages political influence within CountryA through lobbying, advocacy, or covert operations.
  * Example: <code>"alliances established by CountryX in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"alliances established by CountryX in CountryA"</code>


* '''Political Resistance to CountryX''':
'''Political Resistance to CountryX''':
  * Identify political resistance or nationalistic groups in CountryA that oppose CountryX’s interference.
* Identify political resistance or nationalistic groups in CountryA that oppose CountryX’s interference.
  * Evaluate the impact of international sanctions or diplomatic efforts that limit CountryX’s actions.
* Evaluate the impact of international sanctions or diplomatic efforts that limit CountryX’s actions.
  * Example: <code>"opposition to CountryX's foreign policy in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"opposition to CountryX's foreign policy in CountryA"</code>


* '''Country1's Diplomatic Efforts in CountryA''':
'''Country1's Diplomatic Efforts in CountryA''':
  * Review Country1’s diplomatic engagements, such as bilateral treaties or governance support programs, aimed at strengthening its position in CountryA.
* Review Country1’s diplomatic engagements, such as bilateral treaties or governance support programs, aimed at strengthening its position in CountryA.
  * Example: <code>"Country1 diplomatic efforts in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"Country1 diplomatic efforts in CountryA"</code>


* '''Challenges to Country1's Political Strategy''':
'''Challenges to Country1's Political Strategy''':
  * Analyze how anti-Country1 sentiment in CountryA or regional alliances may hinder Country1’s influence.
* Analyze how anti-Country1 sentiment in CountryA or regional alliances may hinder Country1’s influence.
  * Example: <code>"public opinion of Country1 in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"public opinion of Country1 in CountryA"</code>


=== Military ===
=== Military ===


* '''CountryX's Military Relationships in CountryA''':
'''CountryX's Military Relationships in CountryA''':
  * Assess military cooperation between CountryX and CountryA, including joint training exercises or military aid.
* Assess military cooperation between CountryX and CountryA, including joint training exercises or military aid.
  * Evaluate the presence of military advisors from CountryX in CountryA or recent arms sales.
* Evaluate the presence of military advisors from CountryX in CountryA or recent arms sales.
  * Example: <code>"military cooperation between CountryX and CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"military cooperation between CountryX and CountryA"</code>


* '''Country1's Military Posture in CountryA''':
'''Country1's Military Posture in CountryA''':
  * Review Country1's defense cooperation agreements with CountryA, including any joint exercises or military assistance programs.
* Review Country1's defense cooperation agreements with CountryA, including any joint exercises or military assistance programs.
  * Example: <code>"strategic defense agreements between Country1 and CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"strategic defense agreements between Country1 and CountryA"</code>


=== Economic ===
=== Economic ===


* '''CountryX's Economic Influence in CountryA''':
'''CountryX's Economic Influence in CountryA''':
  * Identify trade agreements or economic dependencies between CountryA and CountryX that give CountryX leverage.
* Identify trade agreements or economic dependencies between CountryA and CountryX that give CountryX leverage.
  * Example: <code>"economic influence of CountryX in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"economic influence of CountryX in CountryA"</code>


* '''Country1's Economic Strategy in CountryA''':
'''Country1's Economic Strategy in CountryA''':
  * Review Country1's investments in infrastructure, development aid, and trade policies that strengthen economic ties with CountryA.
* Review Country1's investments in infrastructure, development aid, and trade policies that strengthen economic ties with CountryA.
  * Example: <code>"foreign investment from Country1 in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"foreign investment from Country1 in CountryA"</code>


=== Social ===
=== Social ===


* '''CountryX’s Social Influence in CountryA''':
'''CountryX’s Social Influence in CountryA''':
  * Assess social programs, cultural exchanges, or educational initiatives sponsored by CountryX to build influence in CountryA.
* Assess social programs, cultural exchanges, or educational initiatives sponsored by CountryX to build influence in CountryA.
  * Example: <code>"cultural diplomacy by CountryX in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"cultural diplomacy by CountryX in CountryA"</code>


* '''Country1’s Social Initiatives in CountryA''':
'''Country1’s Social Initiatives in CountryA''':
  * Review Country1's support for education, healthcare, and welfare initiatives that align with its strategic objectives in CountryA.
* Review Country1's support for education, healthcare, and welfare initiatives that align with its strategic objectives in CountryA.
  * Example: <code>"Country1's social development initiatives in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"Country1's social development initiatives in CountryA"</code>


=== Informational ===
=== Informational ===


* '''CountryX’s Information Operations in CountryA''':
'''CountryX’s Information Operations in CountryA''':
  * Analyze CountryX’s strategic narratives and propaganda efforts aimed at destabilizing CountryA or swaying public opinion.
* Analyze CountryX’s strategic narratives and propaganda efforts aimed at destabilizing CountryA or swaying public opinion.
  * Example: <code>"CountryX misinformation campaigns in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"CountryX misinformation campaigns in CountryA"</code>


* '''Country1’s Counter-Information Efforts''':
'''Country1’s Counter-Information Efforts''':
  * Evaluate the effectiveness of Country1’s media campaigns designed to counter CountryX’s disinformation.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of Country1’s media campaigns designed to counter CountryX’s disinformation.
  * Example: <code>"Country1 counter-propaganda efforts in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"Country1 counter-propaganda efforts in CountryA"</code>


=== Infrastructure ===
=== Infrastructure ===


* '''CountryX’s Involvement in CountryA's Infrastructure''':
'''CountryX’s Involvement in CountryA's Infrastructure''':
  * Review key infrastructure projects in sectors like energy or telecommunications that are backed by CountryX.
* Review key infrastructure projects in sectors like energy or telecommunications that are backed by CountryX.
  * Example: <code>"CountryX infrastructure investments in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"CountryX infrastructure investments in CountryA"</code>


* '''Country1’s Role in CountryA's Infrastructure Development''':
'''Country1’s Role in CountryA's Infrastructure Development''':
  * Analyze how Country1 contributes to infrastructure improvements that promote economic stability and enhance its influence in CountryA.
* Analyze how Country1 contributes to infrastructure improvements that promote economic stability and enhance its influence in CountryA.
  * Example: <code>"Country1's infrastructure projects in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"Country1's infrastructure projects in CountryA"</code>


=== Physical Terrain ===
=== Physical Terrain ===


* '''Strategic Terrain in CountryA''':
'''Strategic Terrain in CountryA''':
  * Identify key terrain features such as chokepoints or resource-rich areas that are critical to CountryX’s or Country1’s strategic interests.
* Identify key terrain features such as chokepoints or resource-rich areas that are critical to CountryX’s or Country1’s strategic interests.
  * Example: <code>"strategic terrain feature of CountryA impacting CountryX or Country1 operations"</code>
* Example: <code>"strategic terrain feature of CountryA impacting CountryX or Country1 operations"</code>


=== Time/Weather/Holidays ===
=== Time/Weather/Holidays ===


* '''Weather Impact on Operations''':
'''Weather Impact on Operations''':
  * Assess how seasonal weather patterns in CountryA (e.g., rainy or dry seasons) affect military or logistical operations for both CountryX and Country1.
* Assess how seasonal weather patterns in CountryA (e.g., rainy or dry seasons) affect military or logistical operations for both CountryX and Country1.
  * Example: <code>"weather impact on operations in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"weather impact on operations in CountryA"</code>


* '''Exploiting National Holidays for Strategic Advantage''':
'''Exploiting National Holidays for Strategic Advantage''':
  * Analyze how CountryX or Country1 might exploit national holidays or cultural events in CountryA to bolster or disrupt public sentiment.
* Analyze how CountryX or Country1 might exploit national holidays or cultural events in CountryA to bolster or disrupt public sentiment.
  * Example: <code>"strategic timing of operations around national holidays in CountryA"</code>
* Example: <code>"strategic timing of operations around national holidays in CountryA"</code>


== Best Practices for PMESII-PT ==
== Best Practices for PMESII-PT ==


* '''Iterative Process''': Continuously update the PMESII-PT analysis as new intelligence and operational changes emerge.
'''Iterative Process''': Continuously update the PMESII-PT analysis as new intelligence and operational changes emerge.
* '''Collaborative Efforts''': Involve subject matter experts from diplomatic, military, economic, and informational sectors to provide a holistic view.
* '''Collaborative Efforts''': Involve subject matter experts from diplomatic, military, economic, and informational sectors to provide a holistic view.
* '''Integration with COG Analysis''': Ensure that PMESII-PT analysis is integrated with COG analysis to identify how vulnerabilities in one domain could impact the overall mission.
* '''Integration with COG Analysis''': Ensure that PMESII-PT analysis is integrated with COG analysis to identify how vulnerabilities in one domain could impact the overall mission.
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[[Category:Operations]]
[[Category:Operations]]
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