Global Encyclodia of Territorial Rights: "Moldova / #Transnistria “ #FrozenConflict” and Russia's Invasion of Ukraine "

"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.

Zona Militar: "Contra-UAV: Epirus entabla contactos con Colombia y también trabaja con GDLS y Kodiak AI en el Leonidas AGV" / "

 

 "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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2026/04/11/contra-uav-epirus-entabla-contactos-con-colombia-y-tambien-trabaja-con-gdls-y-kodiak-ai-en-el-leonidas-agv/ 

 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.

 

 

Geopolitical Monitor: Oil Dependency in Wartime: Malaysia and the Iran War

 

 

"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.

Future Warfare: " Satellite 2026: A focus on portable military SATCOM systems "

 

 

" 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.