In Russian:
"Риск очень высок". Когда введут вторичные санкции против Казахстана и кто может стать их целью?
By: Елнұр ӘЛІМОВА andАйя РЕНО
Radio Azattyq
29 May, 2023
Originally published: https://rus.azattyq.org/a/32429235.html
In Kazakh:
"Қауіп жоғары". Қазақстанға қашан жанама санкция салынады? Оған кімдер ілігеді?
By: Елнұр ӘЛІМОВА andАйя РЕНО
Radio Azattyq
29 May, 2023
Originally published: https://www.azattyq.org/a/kazakhstan-the-risk-of-secondary-sanctions-on/32432179.html
"How Some Caspian States are Capitalizing on Trade"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
World News
International Policy Digest
24 May, 2023
Originally published: https://intpolicydigest.org/how-some-caspian-states-are-capitalizing-on-trade/
In April, a meeting between Ilham Aliyev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, went generally unnoticed by international media. Unfortunately, given the number of ongoing issues across the globe this would be expected. While the meeting was generally described as cordial and “by the book” in the sense that no groundbreaking agreements were signed, strong bilateral relations between Astana and Baku are necessary to guarantee the success of the Middle Corridor. Unsurprisingly, this vital transport route was discussed and featured prominently in the discussions.
"Provide SOUTHCOM with Permanently Assigned Littoral Combat Ships"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez and Ryan Markey
The Southern Tide
Center for International Maritime Security
24 May, 2023
Originally published: https://cimsec.org/provide-southcom-with-permanently-assigned-littoral-combat-ships/
The United States Navy has announced plans to decommission two Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) in 2024. The Independence-variants USS Jackson (LCS 6) and USS Montgomery (LCS 8) will be decommissioned and then available for foreign military sale (FMS) for U.S. allies and partners around the world. At the same time, new LCSs continue to be constructed; the 16th and final Freedom-variant LCS, the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31), was launched in mid-April.
The LCS program has offered mixed results for the U.S. Navy. That said, the LCSs have proven valuable for U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its naval component, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet, for operations across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM deserves permanently assigned LCSs to help make the most of these ships and to better fulfill the missions within the region.
"Moldova to Host the EPC Summit: A Little Country on a Big Stage"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
E-International Relations
16 May, 2023
Originally published: https://www.e-ir.info/2023/05/16/moldova-to-host-the-epc-summit-a-little-country-on-a-big-stage/
The Republic of Moldova will host the 2nd Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) on 1 June, putting the European nation on the international center stage. While the EPC is a new organization finding its path in the veritable alphabet soup of regional organizations that already exist across Europe, hosting this Summit is essential for Chisinau and Moldovan President Maia Sandu. In the future, this Summit can be viewed as an example of Moldova’s pro-European foreign policy as long as the meeting is remembered for all the right reasons.
"Climate Change and the role of the armed forces of Latin America and the Caribbean"
Presentation
12 May, 2023
Course: Climate Change and Implications for Security and Defense
William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
National Defense University
Washington DC
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Defence Helicopter
Shephard Media
12 May, 2023
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/uruguays-african-peacekeepers-to-receive-new-support-helicopter/
"Colombia's COTECMAR commences construction of new OPV"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard Media
10 May, 2023
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/colombias-cotecmar-commences-construction-of-new-opv/
"Moldovan defence gets boost from European Union funding"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard Media
9 May, 2023
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/moldovan-defence-gets-boost-from-european-union-funding/
A new financial assistance package from the European Union will help Moldova improve its airspace surveillance capabilities as missiles from the Ukraine conflict continue to pass over the country's territory.
"Kazakhstan’s Ports: A Vital Node of the Middle Corridor"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Crossroads Asia
The Diplomat
9 May, 2023
Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/kazakhstans-ports-a-vital-node-of-the-middle-corridor/
Kazakhstan is betting heavily on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), or Middle Corridor, as an alternative to reach European and international markets and bypass Russia. Many factors need to be considered to understand whether the corridor will boom in the short or long term; one vital topic is the future of Kazakhstani ports.
"Paraguay shows interest in Argentine Malvina trainer aircraft"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Training
4 May, 2023
Shephard Media
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/training-simulation/paraguay-shows-interest-in-argentine-trainer-aircraft/
Paraguay’s Air Force is looking to renew its fixed-wing training fleet by turning to a neighbouring supplier, having signed a declaration of interest in the Argentinian IA-100 Malvina.
