The Diplomat: Kazakhstani Blue Helmets in Lebanon

"Kazakhstani Blue Helmets in Lebanon"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez


The Diplomat
Crossroads Asia
15 July, 2020
Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstani-blue-helmets-in-lebanon/

Exploring Kazakhstan’s contribution to the UN Peacekeeping force in Lebanon, a landmark for the Central Asian state.

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Shephard Media: Procurement struggles and stretched resources hinder Guatemala

"Procurement struggles and stretched resources hinder Guatemala"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard Media
Defence Notes
15 July, 2020
Originally published:  https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/premium-procurement-struggles-and-stretched-resour/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=auto_post&utm_campaign=news_promo

Lacking hefty procurement budgets, small Central American countries are struggling to fulfil their defence equipment acquisition ambitions – and the situation is only likely to worsen once the ramifications of COVID-19 become clearer.

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Diplomatic Courier: Central Asia and China in the Post-Pandemic World

"Central Asia and China in the Post-Pandemic World"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Diplomatic Courier
July 2, 2020

Originally Published: https://www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/central-asia-and-china-in-the-post-pandemic-world

Much has been hypothesized about how Coronavirus will affect global geopolitics. As the global economy halts, policymakers focus on internal affairs more than international issues, nations enter into recessions, unemployment soars, and borders are reopening at a snail’s pace. The future of the relationship between Central Asian states and China will remain complex due to overlapping issues including ever-important trade and investment, geopolitical ambitions, and security interests.

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