E-International Relations: "An Environmental Focus for US-Central Asia Relations"

 

"An Environmental Focus for US-Central Asia Relations"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

E-International Relations

29 November, 2023

Originally published: https://www.e-ir.info/2023/11/29/opinion-an-environmental-focus-for-us-central-asia-relations/

During the United Nations General Assembly in September, a historic gathering took place: US President Joe Biden met with the presidents of the five Central Asian states. The outcome of this presidential C5+1 was the New York Declaration, which will serve as a blueprint for future relations between Washington and Central Asia. The following milestone will occur in early 2024, when a Business 5+1 will reportedly happen in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The next step must be a high-level US-Central Asia summit on environmental affairs, a Green 5+1.

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E-International Relations: "Opinion – Biden Should Visit Moldova"

 

"Opinion – Biden Should Visit Moldova"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

E-International Relations

13 November, 2023

Originally published: https://www.e-ir.info/2023/11/13/opinion-biden-should-visit-moldova/

Several global crises will keep the United States government busy throughout 2024, such as the war in Ukraine, the war between Israel and Hamas, and ongoing tensions with China. Domestically, 2024 is an election year, with Joe Biden’s Republican opponent yet to be determined. While addressing these crises and domestic developments, Washington must simultaneously reinforce partnerships with erstwhile peripheral countries whose relevance to global affairs has grown in recent years—for example, the Republic of Moldova. While 2024 will be a hectic year, a historic visit by President Biden to Moldova’s capital, Chisinau, is advisable.

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Geopolitical Monitor: "China’s Win-Win in Zimbabwe: Lithium for Regime Legitimacy"

 

"China’s Win-Win in Zimbabwe: Lithium for Regime Legitimacy"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Report

Geopolitical Monitor

9 November, 2023

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/chinas-win-win-in-zimbabwe-lithium-for-regime-legitimacy/

The People’s Republic of China has announced a massive USD 2.79 billion investment in its lithium mining operations in Zimbabwe. Mining in the African nation will help placate Beijing’s growing hunger for critical minerals; however, as a dictatorial government, we cannot expect this financial influx to help Zimbabweans other than the country’s rulers.

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Shephard Media: "Kongsberg demos new Protector RS2 Prototype"

 

"Kongsberg demos new Protector RS2 Prototype"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

11 November 2023

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/kongsberg-demos-new-protector-rs2-prototype/

Norway’s Kongsberg shows of its lightest RWS to date, as the company continues to support Ukrainian forces, while also eyeing moves into Latin American markets

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Geopolitical Monitor: Protests Put Panama’s First Quantum Minerals Copper Project in Doubt

 

"Protests Put Panama’s First Quantum Minerals Copper Project in Doubt"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Report

Geopolitical Monitor

2 November, 2023

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/protests-put-panamas-first-quantum-minerals-copper-project-in-doubt/

In late October, thousands of Panamanians took to the streets (and even the water) across the country to protest a contract granted by the Panamanian government to the Canada-based First Quantum Minerals mining company to operate Central America’s largest copper mine. Copper is a precious mineral and a critical component for various industries. However, the people of the Central American country are pushing back due to a long list of environmental concerns.

The historical decision by Panama to hold a national referendum on 17 December over the contract represents a major win for environmental organizers and could well set a precedent for other polities in South and Central America.

 

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