Advisor Perspectives: Kazakhstan: A Developing Frontier Market with a Western-friendly Attitude

 

"Kazakhstan: A Developing Frontier Market with a Western-friendly Attitude"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Commentary

Advisor Perspectives

22 July, 2021

Originally published: https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2021/07/22/kazakhstan-a-developing-frontier-market-with-a-western-friendly-attitude

In the COVID-19 era, investors are turning to untapped frontier markets for higher returns and new opportunities. One nation that fits this objective is the Republic of Kazakhstan in Central Asia, as Nur-Sultan similarly aims to become a hub for Western investment as part of its own plans for economic development and diversification.

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E-IR: The ICC and Non-State Actors in the Xinjiang Crisis

 

"The ICC and Non-State Actors in the Xinjiang Crisis"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

E-International Relations

15 July, 2021

Originally published: https://www.e-ir.info/2021/07/15/opinion-the-icc-and-non-state-actors-in-the-xinjiang-crisis/

 As the humanitarian crisis continues in Xinjiang, the East Turkestan government-in-exile (ETGE) has delivered new evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to demonstrate said international judicial body’s jurisdiction. Without a doubt, the international community, particularly global and regional powers, has a critical role to play in stopping the egregious human rights abuses that have occurred for several years against various ethnic groups in this region, including atrocities committed against the Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, and ethnic Kyrgyz. However, in light of the inaction by many key governments, the East Turkestan government-in-exile and activists are turning to non-state actors, like the ICC and private corporations, to pressure Beijing to end its repressive policies.

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Perry Center /NDU: The Creation of a TIAR 21 to Combat Illegal Fishing in Latin America

 

 "La Creación de un TIAR 21 para Combatir la Pesca Ilegal en Latinoamérica"

" The Creation of a TIAR 21 to Combat Illegal Fishing in Latin America"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Regional Insights

William J. Perry  -Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies 

National Defense University/ Washington DC

July 2021

Originally published: https://www.williamjperrycenter.org/content/creation-tiar-21-combat-illegal-fishing-latin-america

 In Spanish

 

 

 

 

Shephard Media: Venezuela refurbishes legacy vehicles to maintain army capabilities

 

"Venezuela refurbishes legacy vehicles to maintain army capabilities"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

12 July, 2021

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/venezuela-refurbishes-legacy-fleets/

 

Starved of funding, the Venezuelan Army is repairing and refurbishing obsolete Western-supplied vehicle fleets to maintain a meaningful capability.

The Venezuelan Army participated in high-profile parades on 24 June and 5 July to demonstrate not only the strength of the armed forces, but also their apparent ingenuity. After spending billions of dollars during the Hugo Chávez years on Russian defence technology, international sanctions and an ongoing economic crisis mean that Caracas can no longer afford state-of-the-art military equipment to sustain its armed forces. As a consequence, the army is repairing and refurbishing old vehicles and equipment, obtained in the pre-Chávez years, to expand its arsenal and maintain deterrence capabilities.

The equipment that participated in the parades included AMX-13 and ...

 

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