Geopolitical Monitor: Food Security a Concern as Ukraine Crisis Shakes Kazakh Politics

 

"Food Security a Concern as Ukraine Crisis Shakes Kazakh Politics"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

Geopolitical Monitor

28 March, 2022

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/food-security-a-concern-as-ukraine-crisis-shakes-kazakh-politics/

 “We are talking about the final transition from a super-presidential form of government to a presidential republic with a strong Parliament,” promised Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his 16 March State of the Union address. After January’s violent protests, the Kazhastani president pledged to change the political system of his Central Asian nation, by encouraging the formation of opposition parties, cracking down on nepotism, and limiting presidential powers.

In this speech, President Tokayev explained that the country was entering a new chapter of its history, a “new Kazakhstan.” Plans for this “new” country occur at a time of geopolitical turmoil due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; key concerns for the Central Asian state are the geopolitical consequences of the Ukraine war and the resulting sanctions against Russia, particularly regarding food security.

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Shephard Media: Ukraine invasion has potential ramifications for Latin American procurement

 

"Ukraine invasion has potential ramifications for Latin American procurement"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Defense Notes

Shephard Media

23 March, 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/ukraine-invasion-has-potential-ramifications-for-l/

Central and South American militaries may have to reconsider their procurement habits in view of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The latest data from SIPRI shows a 55% reduction in arms imports by South American states between 2012–16 and 2017–21. Arms imports by states in South America in 2017–21 were at their lowest level for any five-year period in the past 50 years, according to the SIPRI figures.

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The National Interest: "A New Era in U.S.-Moldova Relations Begins"

 

"A New Era in U.S.-Moldova Relations Begins"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

The National Interest

11 March, 2022

Originally published: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/new-era-us-moldova-relations-begins-201104

The Russian invasion has dramatically changed Europe’s security dynamics, and Moldova is now at the front lines of the refugee crisis.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis and displaced hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, most of whom are women, children, and the elderly. Consequently, neighboring countries are experiencing a massive influx of Ukrainian refugees. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent European tour was the perfect opportunity to praise the humanitarian efforts of an often-overlooked American partner on the front lines of the crisis: the Republic of Moldova.

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Citado en: "Rusia se recuesta en Asia para enfrentar las sanciones de Occidente"

 

"Rusia se recuesta en Asia para enfrentar las sanciones de Occidente"

Por: Augusto Taglioni

La Politica Argentina - Argentina

04/03/2022

Publicado en: https://www.lapoliticaonline.com/internacionales/rusia-sudeste-asiatico/

India, el Sudeste asiático y Kazajistán priorizan la relación comercial y el negocias de las armas con Moscú. La mayoría de los países se abstuvieron a la hora de condenar a Putin en la ONU.

Otras de las naciones aliadas de Rusia es Kazajistán. Ex república soviética e integrante de la zona de influencia rusa. Wilder Alejandro Sánchez, es especialista en el país Kazajistán, presidente de la agencia de consultoría Second Floor Strategies, y analista de temas de defensa y geopolitica en Eurasia y el Hemisferio Occidental  planteó que "Kazajistán es conocido por su famosa diplomacia multivectorial  y quiere volverse amigo/aliado/socio comercial de todas las potencias mundiales, EEUU, China, Rusia y bloques como la Unión Europea". 

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Shephard Media: South American shipyards maintain their tempo

 

"South American shipyards maintain their tempo"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez and Tim Fish
Naval Warfare
Shephard Media

9 March, 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/construction-starts-on-chiles-amphibious-transport/

Shipyards in Argentina, Brazil and Chile are constructing vessels for their respective fleets, including ships for polar operations.

 

The 27 February announcement from Chilean shipyard ASMAR that it has cut first steel on a new amphibious vessel for the Chilean Navy came at a time of strong activity for South American naval shipbuilding.

Argentine state-run shipyard Tandanor is preparing to build a new polar vessel with Finnish assistance, while efforts continue in neighbouring Brazil on an indigenously constructed vessel for Antarctic operations.

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