NE Global: "A Green 5+1, regional water issues in Central Asia and previewing next year’s Astana International Forum"

 

"A Green 5+1, regional water issues in Central Asia and previewing next year’s Astana International Forum"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

NE Global

11 May 2024

Originally published: https://www.neglobal.eu/a-green-51-regional-water-issues-and-next-years-astana-international-forum/

Kazakhstan’s Astana International Forum (AIF) has been postponed to 2025, as Astana is diverting financial resources to assist the relief efforts after massive flooding hit several regions. While this was the correct decision, when preparations eventually commence for AIF 2025, Astana should take a leading role in environmental issues by organizing a Green 5+1 summit focusing on regional water challenges.

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World Politics Review: "The ‘Middle Corridor’ Trade Route Just Got a Boost"

 

"The ‘Middle Corridor’ Trade Route Just Got a Boost"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Briefing

World Politics Review

10 May, 2024

Originally published: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/middle-corridor-azerbaijan-kazakhstan/

An international effort to create a rail and maritime transport corridor to connect Asia to Europe, while avoiding Russian territory, has gained momentum in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But the success or failure of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, or TITR, commonly known as the Middle Corridor, depends on solid relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, two countries whose borders on the eastern and western shores of Caspian Sea are key to enabling the route.

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Shephard News: "USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30"

 

"USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

10 May 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/usmc-plans-bigger-punch-for-arv-30/

Approximately 500 Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30mm autocannon (ARV-30) are expected to be procured by the USMC, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2032. The programme is expected to be worth between US$1.8-US$6.8 billion.

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Shephard Media: "R600MC tested in Counter-UAS role from S-MET UGV"

 

"R600MC tested in Counter-UAS role from S-MET UGV"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

9 May 2024,

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/r600mc-tested-in-counter-uas-role-from-s-met-ugv/

Developed in cooperation with Javelin Joint Venture, the R600MC integrates four launchers (two in a pod on each side) for the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile along with 30x113mm cannon and +M240B 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

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