Quoted in: Проблему обмеления Аральского моря и климатического кризиса обсудили в Вашингтоне

 

"Проблему обмеления Аральского моря и климатического кризиса обсудили в Вашингтон" / " The problem of shallowing the Aral Sea and the climate crisis was discussed in Washington " 

By: KazInform

19 December, 2023

 Originally published: https://www.inform.kz/ru/problemu-obmeleniya-aralskogo-morya-i-klimaticheskogo-krizisa-obsudili-v-vashingtone-649a79

Президент консалтинговой фирмы «Second Floor Strategies» Уайлдер Алехандро Санчес (Wilder Alejandro Sanchez) отметил, что уже существует основа «С5+1» для постоянного взаимодействия США и Центральной Азии по экологическим вопросам, водной безопасности и изменению климата в рамках подписанной Нью-Йоркской декларации в сентябре в ходе Генеральной Ассамблее ООН.

Исполняющий обязанности директора Исполнительного совета Международного фонда спасения Арала Зауреш Алимбетова отметила, что в этом году исполняется 30 лет со дня основания МФСА, который служит платформой для взаимодействия стран Центральной Азии.

Со стороны Казахстана осуществляется большая работа по реабилитации региона, в соответствии с утвержденной до 2030 года «Программой бассейна Аральского моря», которая предусматривает улучшение жизни населения.

Ведется работа с ЕС по программе «Central Asia Nexus Dialogue Project», в рамках которой применяются новые технологии по улучшению приживаемости древесных растений в соленной почве. Совместно с агентством USAID была пробурена скважина глубиной 500 метров в Аральском море для орошения.

Участники дискуссии считают, что необходимо обсуждать и привлекать внимание мировой общественности к проблеме обмеления водоемов, с которыми сталкиваются многие страны мира для поиска решения водных проблем.

 

 

The Diplomat: Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition

 "Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Crossroads Asia

The Diplomat

15 December, 2023

Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2023/12/central-asias-rare-earths-may-fuel-energy-transition/

If rare earth elements are the crude oil of the 21st century, then Central Asia and Mongolia may be the Saudi Arabias of these strategic minerals. 

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai produced an agreement that aims to triple the use of renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and “speed up the transition to a cleaner and healthier economy” by 2030, so the world can meet its Paris Agreement goals to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This energy transition cannot be fueled by optimism and zeal alone. Rare earth elements (REEs) are required to fuel this transition and are vital for the growth of every green industry and emerging technology including, electric vehicles, robotics,  drones, AI, and advanced computing.

 

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Breaking Defense: "With Argentina’s new leader likely comes an ‘austere’ defense budget: Analysts "

 

"With Argentina’s new leader likely comes an ‘austere’ defense budget: Analysts"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Breaking Defense

15 December, 2023

Originally published: https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/with-argentinas-new-leader-likely-comes-an-austere-defense-budget-analysts/

New President Javier Milei’s top priority is fixing the economy, which could put the brakes on some, but likely not all, planned defense programs, analysts told Breaking Defense.

 WASHINGTON — As Argentina’s new president embarks on an ambitious plan to shore up the South American nation’s economy, analysts say the country’s defense budget is likely to be an early casualty of tightening belts.

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The Redline Podcat: Wargaming: Argentina reinvades the Falklands

 

" Wargaming: Argentina reinvades the Falklands"

The Redline Podcast

 11 December, 2023

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yJ5xbdMbF8k0O86xbD6Iv?si=bTf0BwG5TGaSK5GECDJnQw&nd=1&dlsi=22b3aa3aea0f49b0

Argentina's incoming president, Milei, was queried about reclaiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina, following the path of his predecessors by vowing to seek their reclamation. These claims, coupled with intense media scrutiny, have fueled increasing speculation about a potential second invasion of the Falkland Islands. But are these speculations well-founded, or merely ongoing rhetoric? Will these threats intensify into a more significant conflict between Argentina and the UK, and if so, how might such a conflict unfold? We present these questions to our panel of experts:

On the panel this week:

- Tim Fish (Shepherd Land Systems)
- Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Second Floor Strategies)
- Kevin Fleming (Kings College London)

Geopolitical Monitor: "Supreme Court Ruling Lands a Blow against Mining Interests in Panama"

 

"Supreme Court Ruling Lands a Blow against Mining Interests in Panama"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Report

Geopolitical Monitor

1 December 2023

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/supreme-court-ruling-lands-a-blow-against-mining-interests-in-panama/

Panama’s Supreme Court issued a historical ruling on 28 November. After deliberating for less than a week, the judiciary of the Central American country determined that a controversial and very unpopular contract between Canada’s First Quantum Minerals and the government of Panama is “unconstitutional.” While the dust still needs to settle, and repercussions are expected, including potential legal actions by First Quantum, the decision is a significant victory for the Panamanian environment and the people’s voice.

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