"The Upcoming C5+1 Dialogue on Critical Minerals"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Crossroads Asia
The Diplomat
1 June 2026
Published: https://thediplomat.com/2026/06/the-upcoming-c51-dialogue-on-critical-minerals/
On the sidelines of the Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress, the C5+1 aims to deepen cooperation on critical minerals.
"L3Harris incorporará la capacidad TTL&R en los submarinos de la Armada de EE.UU.: ¿deberían interesarse las armadas de Sudamérica?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
25 de Mayo del 2026
En marzo pasado, el gigante de la defensa L3Harris anunció un nuevo contrato para instalar una capacidad a bordo de los submarinos de la Armada de Estados Unidos (US Navy), específicamente el sistema Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTL&R), que permite desplegar y recuperar los vehículos submarinos autónomos (AUV) Iver4 900 de la compañía. Zona Militar conversó con Matt Graziano, vicepresidente de Estrategia y Desarrollo de Negocios Marítimos de L3Harris, para conocer más sobre este contrato y por qué las armadas sudamericanas deberían considerarlo de cara al futuro.
"L3Harris will TTL&R capability for US submarines, should South America be interested?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
25 May, 2026
Back in March, the defense giant L3Harris announced a new contract to install a capability aboard US submarines, specifically the Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTL&R) system, which deploys and retrieves the company’s Iver4 900 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Zona Militar spoke with Matt Graziano, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Maritime at L3Harris, to learn more about this contract and why South American navies should consider it for the future.
"BAE Systems presentó la variante de Guerra Electrónica del nuevo Vehículo de Combate Anfibio ACV 8×8"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
23 de Mayo del 2026
BAE Systems continúa expandiendo su familia de Vehículos de Combate Anfibio 8×8 (ACV); durante la reciente exposición Modern Day Marine celebrada en Washington D.C., la compañía presentó el demostrador del Vehículo de Combate Anfibio de Guerra Electrónica (ACV EW). Zona Militar conversó con Rebecca McGrane, vicepresidenta y gerente general de Vehículos Anfibios de BAE Systems, sobre esta nueva variante y el futuro del programa ACV para los Marines de los Estados Unidos.
"BAE Systems unveils ACV Electronic Warfare variant"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
23 May, 2026
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/05/23/bae-systems-unveils-acv-electronic-warfare-variant/
BAE Systems continues to expand its family of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV); at the recent Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC, the company displayed the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Electronic Warfare (ACV EW) demonstrator. Zona Militar spoke with Rebecca McGrane, vice president and general manager of Amphibious Vehicles at BAE Systems, about this new variant and the future of the ACV program for the US Marines.
"Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
21 May, 2026
Multiple Latin American navies are modernising their fleets by prioritising domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines via international partnerships.
"Are counter-drone systems for dismounted troops emerging as the next procurement battle?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
20 May, 2026
As uncrewed aerial systems and loitering munitions evolve, it is increasingly necessary for counter-uncrewed solutions to keep pace in order to protect not only military facilities and platforms but also dismounted troops.
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
17 May, 2026
Zona Militar
Polaris is known for producing a family of reliable MRZR tactical vehicles, including several variants. Recently, Zona Militar spoke with company executive John LaFata about the company’s ongoing contracts, projects, and long-term objectives.
Mi analisis: "SOF Week: Polaris se prepara para anunciar contratos y avanza con el ULTV para los #Marines de EE.UU. y el MRZR Alpha 6×6"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
17 Mayo, 2026
Zona Militar
"Southern Command will operate Tsunamis USV and test autonomy systems"
Alejandro Sanchez
Janes
15 May, 2026
Textron Systems announced, in a 30 April statement, that its Tsunami uncrewed surface vessels (USV) will be operated by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its naval component, 4th Fleet, for three months.
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"As Uzbekistan Prepares for the World Cup, What’s Next for Uzbek Football?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Diplomat
14 May, 2026
The current decade could become the first golden era of Uzbek football, exemplified by two youth championships and participation at the upcoming World Cup.
"US missiles and munitions stockpiles: Still robust and still deadly"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
13 May, 2026
The US military has had an eventful 12 months, with several military operations keeping all services busy. The recent war in Iran tested the offensive and defensive capabilities of US troops, platforms, and installations, and there were concerns that US military stockpiles of missiles and other munitions are strained and depleted. While worries and preparations for worst-case scenarios are valid, the situation is not as bad as it seems. The successful hit of Iranian maritime targets by US ground-based munitions during the recent Operation Epic Fury highlights that US missiles and other munitions maintain their deadly accuracy, even in new environments.
"Las reservas de misiles y municiones de las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU.: aún sólidas y letales"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
13 May, 2026
Las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos han tenido unos 12 meses intensos, con varias operaciones militares que han mantenido ocupados a todos los servicios. La reciente guerra en Irán puso a prueba las capacidades ofensivas y defensivas de las tropas, plataformas e instalaciones estadounidenses, y surgieron preocupaciones sobre el desgaste y la disminución de las reservas de misiles y otras municiones. Si bien las inquietudes y los preparativos ante escenarios extremos son válidos, la situación no es tan grave como parece. El exitoso ataque a objetivos marítimos iraníes mediante municiones terrestres estadounidenses durante la reciente Operación Epic Fury demuestra que los misiles y otras municiones de EE.UU. mantienen su letal precisión, incluso en nuevos entornos.
"Moldova: Between Ambitious Plans and Present-Day Challenges"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Opinion
E-International Relations
8 May 2026
Published: https://www.e-ir.info/2026/05/08/opinion-moldova-between-ambitious-plans-and-present-day-challenges/
Resolving the Republic of Moldova’s separatist issue and joining the European Union are the primary objectives of President Maia Sandu and her administration. Yet, the war between Russia and Ukraine is a constant reminder for Chisinau that there are serious, ever-present day threats to the country’s stability. Russian drones, water pollution, and energy security are daily threats and concerns for the Moldovan population and government; these challenges could also delay Moldova’s preparations for European Union membership. While Moldova has not become a target of the hostilities, incidents continue to occur. Specifically, suspected Russian uncrewed aerial systems (UAS, commonly known as drones) and missiles have been detected flying through Moldovan airspace, while some drones have crashed on Moldovan territory – a reminder that the frontlines of the war are not far away.
" MDM 2026: Marines discuss short-term goals of UGV technology, Forterra & AM General unveil prototypes"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
6 May 2026
Keep autonomy technology simple and focus on logistics: that was the overall message at the Autonomy/ Collaborative Autonomy/ Autonomy Afloat panel at the recently concluded Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington, DC. The speaker, US Marine Colonel Kenneth Jones, Division Director for Science & Technology at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), specifically referred to uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) and how industry should start by focusing on logistics and then evolve the technology.
"HHI poised to start submarine production in Peru pending election outcome"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
6 May, 2026
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed to Shephard that the company is awaiting the Peruvian government’s decision to allow it to move forward with the production of the HDS-1500 submarine.
" SAS 2026: New technologies to support the fleet "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare
28 April 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1044/sas-2026-new-technologies-to-support-the-fleet
The development of major naval technologies, such as warships and submarines, tends to dominate the news cycle. However, niche technologies are just as important for helping the fleet operate effectively. FW MAG spoke with several defense companies prior to and during the recent Sea Air Space (SAS) summit outside Washington, DC, about new systems and contracts for high-tech technology to support the US Navy.
"US SOUTHCOM establishes Autonomous Warfare Command"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Warsight
29 April, 2026
Published: https://warsight.com/2026/04/29/southcom-autonomous-warfare-command-est/
On 21 April 2026, US Southern Command announced the creation of its Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC), a new entity tasked with deploying unmanned and autonomous systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The move signals a deliberate shift in how the Pentagon plans to develop, test and deploy autonomous systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.
" MDM 2026: Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent team up "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
29 April 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1047/mdm-2026-teledyne-flir-defense-and-emesent-team-up
Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent are unveiling a new integrated uncrewed solution at the Modern Day Marine 2026 (MDM) expo in Washington, DC, for troops to safely inspect contested and sensitive locations, even in GPS-denied environments. FW MAG spoke with Stefan Hrabar, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Emesent, and Chris Brown, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Teledyne FLIR Defense Unmanned Systems-North America, about what this partnership means and why the US Marines Corps and other services should be interested in it.
At its core, the integrated solution entails installing Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR Payload on Teledyne FLIR’s SKYRANGER R70 or R80D SKYRAIDER uncrewed aerial systems (UASs), the SUGV 325 small uncrewed ground vehicle, or radiation detection platforms like the MUVE R430. Hovermap is designed for recording and 3D mapping in GPS-denied locations, such as tunnels, urban structures, or areas contaminated with chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) materials. Hovermap uses the LiDAR-based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) software.
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" SAS 2026: Partnerships announced to develop Uncrewed Maritime Systems "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
27 April, 2026
Two major defense partnerships to develop uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) were announced during the recently concluded Sea Air Space expo, held at the National Harbor outside of Washington, DC. Hanwha USA will team up with Magnet Defense, while Anduril is teaming up with Kraken, HD Hyundai, and Edison Chouest Offshore.
The first announcement came from Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense. The two companies will team up to manufacture an 11.5 m (38-foot) medium uncrewed surface vessel (MUSV).
"Why Azerbaijan and Iran Stepped Away from Confrontation"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Silk Road Rivalries
The National Interest
25 April, 2026
Whatever the future of the current war and Iran will be, the country’s neighbors will have to deal with the consequences and aftermath of this new conflict. One country that has a complex relationship with the Islamic Republic is the Republic of Azerbaijan.
When the war commenced, several analyses expressed concern that the conflict would spill over into the Caucasus and affect the already fragile relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. So far, this has not occurred as both Yerevan and Baku want to remain neutral.
"Lockheed limbo in Lima? Firm says Peru is buying F-16s, but questions remain"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Breaking Defense
24 April, 2026
Peru's interim president indicated the deal was on hold, as the US Embassy in Lima insists at least part of it has already been signed.
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin has claimed victory in a longstanding competition to sell fighter jets to Peru, though senior officials in Lima appear to be at odds with each other over the fate of the deal.
Lockheed “welcomes the Government of Peru’s announcement to purchase 12 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft to modernize the nation’s fighter fleet and strengthen its national defense capabilities,” the American aerospace giant said in a press release on Thursday.
" SAS 2026: BlackSea Tech unveils new COMET USV "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
24 April, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1035/sas-2026-blacksea-tech-unveils-new-comet-usv
At the Sea Air Space expo in Washington, D.C., BlackSea Technologies unveiled its new COMET Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). Additionally, the company showcased Gen II of its Global Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) called the CHASER, a small USV (sUSV). BlackSea spokesperson Jason Salata spoke with FW MAG at SAS about how modularity makes both systems ideal for a variety of missions, as many of their systems are already field- and combat-tested.
COMET is a large USV with multiple capabilities. The USV is 13.1 meters (43 feet) long, with a max speed of over 45 knots and the capability to carry 4,535 kg (10,000 pounds) in payload. At SAS, the platform displayed had two HELLFIRE missiles, two M-9X SIDEWINDER missiles, a Leonardo DRS RADA radar system, and even a second payload bay for a gun system. “The missile capability makes COMET ideal for air defense missions,” Salata told FW MAG.
"Beyond Venezuela and Cuba: The U.S. Military’s Future Operations in the Western Hemisphere"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Americas Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies
23 April, 2026
After Operation Absolute Resolve, which resulted in the extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the White House is increasing pressure on Cuba for some type of political change. Whether the U.S. military will also be deployed in some capacity to the Caribbean island remains to be seen; much will depend on a potential renewed conflict with Iran.
While these three hotspots continue to make headlines, the U.S. military is also expanding its presence across Latin America and the Caribbean. Combating drug-trafficking will continue to be a priority for Washington, and the U.S. military will be heavily involved in this mission.
" SAS 2026: MARTAC announces upcoming USV delivery to the Philippines, new projects "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
23 April, 2024
At the Sea Air Space expo at the National Harbor, outside of Washington, DC, FW MAG spoke with Seamus Flatley, Chief Growth Officer at the Florida-based MARTAC Systems. The company discussed with FW Mag its upcoming deliveries and projects to expand its family of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for new missions.
The company delivered one DEVIL RAY T-38 and four T-12 USVs to the Philippine Navy in July of 2024. Two additional T-38s will be delivered in May of this year, MARTAC confirmed exclusively to FW MAG. Flatley added that his company has “ongoing discussions about future opportunities with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.” The T-38s are equipped with the launch-and-recovery system manufactured by the Israeli company Sealartec.
"«Мы теряем крупнейший внутренний водоём в мире». Что происходит с Каспием и можно ли остановить обмеление?/ ""We Are Losing the World's Largest Inland Body of Water." What Is Happening to the Caspian—and Can Its Shrinking Be Stopped?"
By Khadisha Akayeva
For Azattyq Asia
21April, 2026
Уайлдер Алехандро Санчес, президент консалтинговой компании Second Floor Strategies в Вашингтоне, рассказывает, что 15 апреля присутствовал на закрытом круглом столе Atlantic Council в Вашингтоне, куда была приглашена высокопоставленная казахстанская правительственная делегация. По его словам, несколько участников делегации подтвердили участие в саммите лидеров пяти стран Центральной Азии, руководства Монголии и Армении, а также премьер-министра Азербайджана.
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, President of the Washington-based consulting firm Second Floor Strategies, reports that on April 15, he attended a closed-door roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, to which a high-ranking Kazakhstani government delegation had been invited. According to him, several members of the delegation confirmed the participation of the leaders of the five Central Asian nations, the leadership of Mongolia and Armenia, as well as the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, in the summit.
" SAS 2026: LEONIDAS HPM C-UxS system has successful tests "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare
22 April 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1030/sas-2026-leonidas-hpm-c-uxs-system-has-successful-tests
Epirus, the producer of LEONIDAS, a high-power microwave (HPM) counter-uncrewed system (C-UxS) platform, is advancing across multiple fronts in 2026. Besides integrating its LEONIDAS HPM system with GDLS & Kodiak AI and seeking to break into the Latin America market, the company is also working on a maritime version: enter LEONIDAS H2O.
" SAS 2026: Saildrone unveils new SPECTRE USV "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
21 April, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1026/sas-2026-saildrone-unveils-new-spectre-usv
At the Sea Air Space (SAS) expo outside Washington, DC, Saildrone unveiled the design of its brand-new SPECTRE uncrewed surface vessel (USV). FW MAG attended a media briefing with Saildrone at SAS on Monday, 20 April, to learn more about SPECTRE.
" SAS 2026: Airbus successfully tests H145 autonomous helicopter "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
20 April 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1020/sas-2026-airbus-successfully-tests-h145-autonomous-helicopter
Airbus US Space and Defense announced on 15 April the fourth autonomous flight test of an H145 helicopter. Prior to the Sea Air Space expo, which will take place at the National Harbor, close to Washington, DC, on 20-22 April, FW MAG spoke with Carl Forsling, Senior Director for Strategy and Business Development at Airbus, about this new test and how the company’s autonomous rotary-wing aircraft can assist the US armed forces, particularly the Marines.
"Setting Realistic Expectations for Kazakhstan’s Regional Ecological Summi"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Crossroads Asia
The Diplomat
20 April, 2026
The Regional Ecological Summit could kickstart a wider climate activism campaign in the greater Central Asian region, or it could just be a short-term, pro-green mirage.
"Moldova/Transnistria “Frozen Conflict” and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Global Encyclopedia of Territorial Rights
(Springer Nature)
14 April, 2026
Published: https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-3-319-68846-6_868-1
▶️ While initiatives to resolve the “frozen conflict” have not been successful, developments across the region have put this conflict at the forefront of European geopolitics.
▶️ Specifically, the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine has made Moldova and separatist Transnistria (which borders Ukraine) the recipients of a new wave of international attention.
▶️ Ultimately, the relationship between Chisinau and Tiraspol has not changed, or at least improved, since the war commenced, though the 2025 gas crisis has changed the power-dynamics between the two sides, on Chisinau’s favor.
▶️ Communication between the two sides of the Dniester River continues, but it is unlikely that any breakthrough in negotiations will occur at this time.
"Contra-UAV: Epirus entabla contactos con Colombia y también trabaja con GDLS y Kodiak AI en el Leonidas AGV"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
11 de Abril, 2026
Tres importantes empresas de defensa, Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) y Kodiak AI, se han asociado para desarrollar un nuevo vehículo autónomo para misiones contra vehículos aéreos no tripulados (Counter-UAV): el Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV). El vehículo fue presentado en la reciente exposición AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exhibition en Alabama. Zona Militar conversó con Andrew Wargofchik, portavoz de Epirus, sobre el Leonidas AGV y los proyectos de la empresa en América Latina.
"Oil Dependency in Wartime: Malaysia and the Iran War"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Geopolitical Monitor
9 April 2026
Published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/oil-dependency-in-wartime-malaysia-and-the-iran-war/
The war in Iran appears to be paused, for now, as the United States and the Islamic Republic have announced a two-week ceasefire. It is unclear whether this ceasefire will hold or if hostilities will resume. In the meantime, countries that rely on energy and other resources from the Middle East will be quick to send their tankers and cargo ships across the Strait of Hormuz to replenish their much-needed energy reserves at home.
Curiously, just prior to the announcement of the ceasefire (and US President Trump’s threat of annihilating Iran as a country), when the Strait was still closed, the government of Malaysia announced an agreement with Tehran to allow the safe passage of Malaysia-bound ships through the contested Strait. This development warrants discussion to understand how governments have navigated this tense situation and the importance of energy diversification.
" Satellite 2026: A focus on portable military SATCOM systems"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
7 April, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1004/satellite-2026-a-focus-on-portable-military-satcom-systems
Several companies that provide military solutions, specifically satellite communication (SATCOM) systems, were present at the recent Satellite 2026 expo, held in Washington, DC, from 23-26 March.
FW MAG visited the SatShow to review new mobile SATCOM systems for both vehicles and dismounted troops. The evolution of warfare does not involve only new lethal weapons, but also communications systems to ensure that troops on the ground and in the frontlines can communicate quickly and reliably.
"Iran and the future of amphibious operations: crewed and uncrewed solutions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
1 April, 2026
Amphibious operations are a very unique type of military operation, and global defence industries are developing new solutions to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
Thousands of US Marines from the 11th and 31st Expeditionary Units are currently en route to the Middle East aboard US warships, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division. It is believed there is a strong possibility that the US government could carry out a ground operation in Iran, including Kharg Island, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
"Controlling the Maritime Swarm: are we there yet?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
FW Mag 2/26
P 58 - 63
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/magazine
"EagleNXT will deliver drones to the US Army. Will Latin America be next?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 March, 2026
The US defense company EagleNXT has announced a contract with the US Army to deliver its eBee Vision drone, designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations as well as training missions. Specifically, the company will supply two drones for “advanced training and operator readiness programs.” Zona Militar had an exclusive conversation with Bill Irby, CEO of EagleNXT, about the company’s current and future plans.
"EagleNXT entregará nuevos drones eBee Vision al Ejército de EE.UU.: ¿América Latina será el próximo paso?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 de Marzo del 2026
La empresa de defensa estadounidense EagleNXT ha anunciado un contrato con el Ejército de los Estados Unidos para entregar su drone eBee Vision, diseñado para operaciones de inteligencia, vigilancia y reconocimiento (ISR), así como para misiones de entrenamiento. Específicamente, la compañía suministrará dos drones para “programas avanzados de entrenamiento y preparación de operadores”. Zona Militar mantuvo una conversación exclusiva con Bill Irby, CEO de EagleNXT, sobre los planes actuales y futuros de la empresa.
"Kazakhstan’s Regional Ecological Summit: A Turning Point for Environmental Protection?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
CAP Policy Brief
Central Asia Program - George Washington University
19 March, 2026
Central Asia faces a range of environmental challenges, including extreme temperature fluctuations, water insecurity, environmental degradation, deforestation, air pollution, and melting glaciers. The legacy of the Soviet Union’s nuclear tests also continues to affect the region. Climate change is exacerbating many of these challenges even as governments pursue a green energy transition. The loss of the Aral Sea, which nowadays resembles a series of interconnected lakes, is a grim reminder of the consequences of inaction or insufficient environmental protection; today, the Aral is estimated to be just 10% of its 1950s size.
Addressing these issues is critical not only for environmental protection but also for sustaining Central Asia’s growing population and expanding international connectivity. However, the region’s environmental challenges are highly complex, as they often intersect with regional geopolitics; moreover, some regional governments do not appear to prioritize environmental protection. To address these issues in a multilateral setting, Kazakhstan will host the high-level Regional Ecological Summit (RES-26) from April 22-24. The summit must be more than another forum for discussion and diplomatic photo opportunities. Astana must take a leadership role by convincing its neighbors across the Greater Central Asia region and international partners to focus more on environmental protection, particularly water security, for the sake of not just Kazakhstan but the entire region.
"Beyond a ‘buffer zone’: how the Iran war is recalibrating Central Asian ties"
By: Cao Jiaxuan
South China Morning Post
15 March, 2026
The former Soviet republics are leveraging diplomatic fallout from conflict to assert autonomy and balance major powers, observers say
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Modern Diplomacy
14 March, 2026
Published: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/03/14/new-beginnings-moldova-withdraws-from-the-cis/
The Republic of Moldova announced in early March that the process to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is moving forward. The decision to leave this bloc highlights Moldova’s foreign policy strategy of reducing ties with Russia while increasing engagement with European organizations.
" Investments, transit and industrial processing"
Interview with Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kapital.kz
6 March, 2026
Published: https://kapital.kz/economic/145709/investicii-tranzit-i-promyshlennaya-pererabotka.html
Внешнеэкономическая повестка Казахстана все меньше
сводится к отдельным переговорам и все больше напоминает управляемую систему,
где дипломатия связана с инвестиционными институтами, отраслевыми проектами и
инфраструктурой. В этой логике одновременно решаются несколько задач:
укрепление предсказуемости правил для бизнеса, развитие транзита по Срединному
коридору, запуск перерабатывающих производств в АПК, продвижение технологичных
проектов в социальной сфере и усиление авиационной связности. Итог здесь измеряется
не громкостью заявлений, а тем, насколько устойчиво страна переводит
договоренности в работающие механизмы и реальные мощности. О том, что в этой
модели выглядит сильным, а где сохраняются риски исполнения, мы поговорили с
Уайлдером Алехандро Санчесом, президентом консалтинговой компании Second Floor
Strategies в Вашингтоне, который работает на стыке геополитики, торговли и
инвестиционной повестки по Центральной Азии.
Источник: https://kapital.kz/economic/145709/investicii-tranzit-i-promyshlennaya-pererabotka.html
"The future of the US military’s dismounted troops"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
10 March, 2026
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/03/10/the-future-of-the-us-militarys-dismounted-troops/
"El futuro de las tropas desmontadas de las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
10 de Marzo, 2026
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
6 March, 2026
"FIDAE 2026: L3Harris presentará el sistema de guerra electrónica Viper Shield para equipar a los F-16 de las Fuerzas Aéreas sudamericanas"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
6 de Marzo del 2026
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Opinion
Geopolitical Monitor
27 February, 2026
On March 15, the citizens of Kazakhstan will vote in a referendum for a new Constitution. The new document pays significant attention to sovereignty, an important concept across Eurasia (and in Europe too). Moreover, the Constitution will establish the Kazakh language as the country’s dominant language. This is not just a symbolic decision; it will affect the future education of Kazakhstanis, their national identity, and is already affecting relations with the country’s large northern neighbor.
"The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
26 February, 2026
A growing push towards increasing mobility and lethality across forces can be seen in recent contracts and modernisation efforts, with advancing mortar technology playing an integral role in modern warfare.
"NarcoDrones fly across #Latin American skies, with lethal payloads"
Future Warfare Magazine
Issue: 01/2026
Published: Https://fw-mag.com/
"Should Latin America be interested in the Black Hornet 4 nano drone?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
20 February, 2026
"¿Deberían las Fuerzas Armadas de América Latina interesarse en el nano drone Black Hornet 4?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
20 de Febrero, 2026
"La Guardia Costera de EE.UU. moderniza su flota aérea y de superficie con la actualización de sus HC-130J y la construcción de nuevos rompehielos"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 February, 2026
"US Coast upgrades aerial & surface fleet, and icebreakers are on the way"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 de Febrero del 2026
"Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a national security threat?"
By Efe Ozkan
Anadolu News Agency
16 February, 2026
Published: https://x.com/anadoluagency/status/2023407267299959033
Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kwJiihD3JVY?si=ai80cy900os5z7gj
"Textron presenta el MMUSV mientras la Armada de EE. UU. anuncia una nueva estrategia para la adopción de sistemas no tripulados"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
12 de Febrero del 2026
"Textron unveils MMUSV as US Navy announces new strategy"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
12 February 2026
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/02/12/textron-unveils-mmusv-as-us-navy-announces-new-strategy/
By: Екатерина Хван / Ekaterina Khvan
DW
10 February, 2026
Published: https://www.dw.com/ru/redkozemelnye-metally-v-centralnoj-azii-cto-predlagaut-ssa/a-75895880
США проявляют интерес к критически важным ресурсам в Центральной Азии. Эксперты считают, что для стран региона это шанс на инвестиции и технологическое развитие, но одновременно растут и геополитические риски.
Стратегический интерес США и перспективы сотрудничества
С тем, что стратегический интерес США в регионе связан, в первую очередь, с Китаем, согласен и Уайлдер Алехандро Санчес (Wilder Alejandro Sánchez), президент Second Floor Strategies, консалтинговой компании в Вашингтоне, округ Колумбия, соавтор отчета "Использование редкоземельных элементов Центральной Азии для экономического роста". "Администрация Трампа по-прежнему рассматривает Китай и его промышленность как конкурента или угрозу, и руководство обеих партий стремится сломать глобальную монополию Китая на критические минералы и редкоземельные элементы", - объясняет он.
Санчес напоминает, что на встрече в Вашингтоне присутствовали, в том числе, Казахстан и Узбекистан. Последний подписал меморандум о взаимопонимании по критически важным минералам и редкоземельным элементам. Астана и Вашингтон подписали аналогичный меморандум еще в ноябре 2025 года. Эти инициативы открывают возможности для более тесного сотрудничества США со странами региона.
Тем не менее, по мнению Санчеса, перспективы взаимодействия США с регионом остаются довольно сложными: лидерами процесса будут Казахстан и Узбекистан. При этом он сомневается в заинтересованности Кыргызстана и Таджикистана, хотя не исключает, что Душанбе может стремиться к большему объему инвестиций. Туркменистан, как предполагает эксперт, будет действовать более осторожно.
"Can Kazakhstan’s Regional Ecological Summit Save the Caspian Sea?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
E-IR
10 February, 2026
Published: https://www.e-ir.info/2026/02/10/can-kazakhstans-regional-ecological-summit-save-the-caspian-sea/
Kazakhstan will host the Regional Ecological Summit this April. The high-level event will address areas like climate transition, adaptation, and economic resilience; food security; sustainable management of water resources; and combating air pollution. This is a great opportunity for Kazakhstan to consolidate its regional leadership by addressing Central Asian and Eurasian environmental challenges. For the Summit to truly have an impact, however, it must include tangible programs and policies, not just conceptual talking points. Water security is a sensitive issue for landlocked Central Asia. Climate change, population growth, and the mismanagement of water resources make the Summit even more important and timely, as water resources need to be protected and responsibly shared.
