Militant Wire: The Paraguayan People’s Army: South America’s Obscure, but Resilient, Insurgent Movement

 

 

"The Paraguayan People’s Army: South America’s Obscure, but Resilient, Insurgent Movement"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Analysis

Militant Wire

29 April, 2023

Originally published: https://www.militantwire.com/p/the-paraguayan-peoples-army-south

Paraguay is scheduled to hold general elections this coming Sunday, 30 April. The next leader of the landlocked South American nation will have several issues to address; one critical security challenge is the guerrilla movement known as the Paraguayan People’s Army (Ejército del Pueblo Paraguayo: EPP).

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Geopolitical Monitor: "Joining the Game: Peru Seeks to Exploit Lithium Deposits"

 

"Joining the Game: Peru Seeks to Exploit Lithium Deposits"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Report

Geopolitical Monitor

26 April, 2023

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/joining-the-game-peru-seeks-to-exploit-lithium-deposits/

Geopolitical Monitor: Argentina: In the Eye of the Lithium Storm

 

"Argentina: In the Eye of the Lithium Storm"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Report

Geopolitical Monitor

24 April, 2023

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/argentina-in-the-eye-of-the-lithium-storm/

SAIS Review: "Kazakhstan's Green Strategy: Keeping the Steppe Green"

 "Kazakhstan's Green Strategy: Keeping the Steppe Green"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

The SAIS Review of International Affairs

Plan(et) A: Addressing the Climate Crisis

Winter-Spring 2023, Vol. 43, Issue 1

P. 23-38

E-International Relations: Moldova’s Sandu Seeks Support for a Pro-EU Path

 

"Moldova’s Sandu Seeks Support for a Pro-EU Path"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

E-International Relations

18 April, 2023

Originally published: https://www.e-ir.info/2023/04/18/opinion-moldovas-sandu-seeks-support-for-a-pro-eu-path/

President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova has asked her citizens to come out on 21 May to show Brussels, Moscow, and the world that the country has a pro-Europe orientation. In addition, the upcoming “European Moldova National Assembly” rally will signal that the Moldovan government and population remain committed to the country’s European Union (EU) membership application. “I call upon everyone — farmers, teachers, students, NGOs, entrepreneurs, doctors, cultural figures, private sector employees, public officials — to come together and support our common dream,” said the Moldovan head of state on 10 April. “Let’s demonstrate that we desire peace. We want the European Union to be at home with us,” she added. “Three small pro-European political parties said they would take part,” announced Balkan Insight. The rally will reportedly take place in Chisinau’s central square.

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Geopolitical Monitor: "Bolivia’s Lithium Reserves: Unfulfilled Ambitions, New Promises"

 

"Bolivia’s Lithium Reserves: Unfulfilled Ambitions, New Promises"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Reports

Geopolitical Monitor

13 April, 2023

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/bolivias-lithium-reserves-unfulfilled-ambitions-new-promises/

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IPD: "Spotlight on a Congolese Diplomat Set to Leave Washington"

 

"Spotlight on a Congolese Diplomat Set to Leave Washington"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

International Policy Digest

7 April, 2023

Originally published:  https://intpolicydigest.org/spotlight-on-a-congolese-diplomat-set-to-leave-washington/

After serving at the Congolese embassy in Washington since 2003 as a diplomat, Yves Bashonga is moving on to greener pastures. He has been assigned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s diplomatic office in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Since first arriving in Washington, his primary mission has been to improve relations between the Central African country and the United States. Mr. Bashonga’s specific responsibilities included meeting with U.S. government officials and entrepreneurs and assisting the Congolese diaspora community. In addition, he has worked closely with the U.S. State Department on U.S.-DRC affairs. Mr. Bashonga was also the point of contact for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Shephard Media: "Paraguay receives new armoured vehicles to take fight to guerilla forces"

 

"Paraguay receives new armoured vehicles to take fight to guerilla forces"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

4 April 2023

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/paraguay-receives-new-armoured-vehicles-to-take-fight-to-guerilla-forces/

New armoured vehicles acquired by the Paraguayan military will protect personnel on operations against Paraguayan People’s Army (EPP) guerrillas.

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Advisor Perspectives: "Kazakhstan tells Washington and Brussels: We are open for business"

 

 "Kazakhstan tells Washington and Brussels: We are open for business"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Advisor Perspectives

3 April, 2023

Originally published: https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2023/04/03/kazakhstan-tells-washington-and-brussels-we-are-open-for-business

The late February visit to Astana by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the upcoming 2^nd European Union-Central Asia Economic Forum, scheduled for May in Almaty, are venues for the Republic of Kazakhstan to demonstrate that, despite the ongoing global turmoil, the country remains a trustworthy trade partner and an attractive location for potential investment.

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