Providence: US-Moldova Relations after June 2019

"US-Moldova Relations after June 2019"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez & Lucia Scripcari

Providence Magazine
20 August, 2019
Originally published: https://providencemag.com/2019/08/us-moldova-relations-after-june-2019/

The Republic of Moldova is entering a new era after the events of June 2019, with the rise to power of Prime Minister Maia Sandu, the first woman to ever hold this position, and an agreement of sorts between Washington and Moscow to support the political changes that have been taking place within the landlocked southeastern European state over the last two months. 

This is the ideal time to strengthen Washington-Chisinau relations, as the small European country attempts to become a reliable and stable partner for both the US and Europe.

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Providence: US-Brazil Relations and Concerns over Nepotism in Brasilia

"US-Brazil Relations and Concerns over Nepotism in Brasilia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Providence Magazine
9 August 2019
Originally published:  https://providencemag.com/2019/08/us-brazil-relations-and-concerns-over-nepotism-in-brasilia/



President Donald Trump has stated that he supports a US-Brazil trade agreement, particularly if the Brazilian government lowers trade barriers between the two countries. The US president’s remarks, made at the White House on July 30, occur parallel to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s decision to nominate his son, congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, to become the next ambassador of Brazil to the US.

This move has triggered concerns about nepotism in the South American nation at a key moment for Washington-Brasilia relations.



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IPD: After the Elections, Here are Kazakhstani President Tokayev’s Priorities

"After the Elections, Here are Kazakhstani President Tokayev’s Priorities

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
International Policy Digest
July 15, 2019
Originally published: https://intpolicydigest.org/2019/07/15/after-the-elections-here-are-kazakhstani-president-tokayev-s-priorities/

In a late June interview, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that “I never forget that I am the president of this country.” The June 9 elections in Kazakhstan, where he obtained 70% of the vote, are now ancient history and the new president of the Central Asian nation is looking forward, and given recent tragic developments, that is where his focus should be.

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Providence:Kazakhstan’s June 9 Elections and the Future of Tolerance and Diversity

"Kazakhstan’s June 9 Elections and the Future of Tolerance and Diversity"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Providence
18 July, 2019 Originally published: https://providencemag.com/2019/07/kazakhstan-june-9-elections-future-tolerance-diversity/

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won Kazakhstan’s June 9 elections with 70 percent of the vote, while his closest challenger, Amirzhan Kosanov, obtained around 16 percent. With the Central Asian nation’s transition of power now complete, policymakers in the capital Nur-Sultan can focus on improving the lives of 18 million Kazakhstanis. Part of their work is maintaining respect and tolerance toward the country’s minorities and religious diversity.

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